Acquisition of foundamentalsfor the microscopic study of anatomy and plant histology, through the acquisition of preparation techniques and preparation of fresh microscopic preparations. To provide a theoretical and practical preparation on the main techniques used in the study of secondary metabolism as a tool for the relationship of plants and in the study of secondary metabolites of active principles of phytocomplexes. Knowledge of the main stages of the transformation chain, with particular attention to the analysis of the methods that condition the qualitative and quantitative parameters of the officinal drugs.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of plant cells and secondary metabolism
Teaching Methods
Frontal talks Laboratory practice
Assessment Methods
Multiple choice test (30 question, correct answer +1. Minimum 18 correct answer to pass the exam) or interview on selected topic. Test or exam could be taken in english (for foreign students)
Texts
- Class Notes - Bruni A., Biologia farmaceutica, Ed. Pearson. - Maugini E. et al., Botanica farmaceutica , Piccin editor, - Bruni A., Nicoletti M. Dizionario ragionato di Erboristeria e Fitoterapia, Piccin editor, - Bruni A., Farmacognosia generale ed applicata, Piccin editor - MAFFEI, Metabolismo e Prodotti Secondari delle Piante. UTET Ed.
Contents
Wild medicinal flora The production chain of medicinal plants based products Secondary plant metabolism
Course Language
ItalianSupplementary classes in english will be organized after students request.Exam could be taken in english.
More information
Excursion and guided tours could be offered during classes
