PPHYS-311 FUNDAMENTALS OF CROP PHYSIOLOGY NOTES (6th)

PPHYS-311 Fundamentals of Crop Physiology Notes:-

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Lecture-1 Introduction: Definitions of plant physiology and crop physiology; Importance and scope:-

https://plantbreeding2010.blogspot.com/2026/08/introduction-definitions-of-plant.html

Lecture-2 Relationship of crop physiology with other crop sciences:-

https://plantbreeding2010.blogspot.com/2026/08/relationship-of-crop-physiology-with.html

Lecture-3 Diffusion and osmosis; Physiological roles of water in crop plants:-

https://plantbreeding2010.blogspot.com/2026/08/diffusion-and-osmosis-physiological.html

Lecture-4 Definition and components of water potential; Active and passive absorption of water:- 

https://plantbreeding2010.blogspot.com/2026/08/definition-and-components-of-water.html

Lecture-5 Water loss in plants: Transpiration, stomatal physiology, and guttation:-
Lecture-6 Water use efficiency (WUE) and factors affecting WUE:- 
Lecture-7 Classification of mineral elements: Essential and beneficial elements:- 
Lecture-8 Transport of mineral elements: Nernst equation, ion transport, ion pump, and channels:- 
Lecture-9 Functions of essential elements; Deficiency and toxicity symptoms; Hydroponics and sand culture:-
Lecture-10 Photosynthetic apparatus: Structure and function of pigments; Chlorophyll a and b:- 
Lecture-11 Light reactions: Quantum requirement, quantum yield, and pigment systems I & II:- 
Lecture-12 Cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation; Hill reaction; Oxygen evolution in photosynthesis:- 
Lecture-13 C₃, C₄, and CAM pathways: Calvin Cycle, Hatch & Slack Cycle, and CAM Cycle:-
Lecture-14 Photorespiration and its significance; Productivity of C₄ plants and CAM adaptations:-
Lecture-15 Factors affecting photosynthesis: Light, temperature, and CO₂ levels:-
Lecture-16 Respiration: Overview of glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain (ETC):-
Lecture-17 Factors affecting respiration: Oxygen, temperature, and CO₂:-
Lecture-18 Growth, development, and differentiation: Definitions and measurements:-
Lecture-19 Growth parameters: CGR, RGR, NAR, and factors affecting growth and development:-
Lecture-20 Photoperiodism: Classical works of Garner and Allard; Photoperiodic classification:-
Lecture-21 Photoperiodic induction, phytochrome, and site of photo-inductive perception:-
Lecture-22 Vernalization: Definition, classification, and significance:-
Lecture-23 Senescence: Classification, physiological, and biochemical changes:-
Lecture-24 Abscission: Process, significance, and concept of "stay green:-
Lecture-25 Plant hormones and growth regulators (PGR): Definitions and classifications:-
Lecture-26 Physiological roles of Auxins and Gibberellins:-
Lecture-27 Physiological roles of Cytokinins, Ethylene and Abscisic acid:-
Lecture-28 Agricultural applications of PGRs (e.g., IBA, NAA, 2,4-D, GA₃, Kinetin):-