3 credits 45 theoretical hours
OBJECTIVES:
Infer evolutionary trends for taxa through the analysis of micromolecular and morphological data. To predict the potential of a taxon as a source of biologically active natural products. Stimulate the development of research in the area of Chemosystematics, to assist in understanding biological diversity.
SUMMARY:
Principles of Chemosystematics. Primary and Secondary Metabolism. Biosynthetic Pathways. Classification Systems. Chemical Classes. Chemosystematic Methodology. Chemosystematic Markers and Evolutionary Polarizations.
PROGRAM CONTENT:
Principles and history of Chemosystematics. Macro and micromolecular aspects of plant metabolism. Biosynthetic pathways and plant chemical diversity. Classification Systems: artificial, natural and phylogenetic. Data collection. Chemical profile and chemotaxonomic markers. Calculation of indices: morphological, morphological-chemical and chemical. Evolutionary advancement parameters.
METHODOLOGY:
They will be assessed through case studies, seminars and presentation of work developed throughout the course.
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