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Lecturer(s)
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Dančák Martin, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Discussed species will be characterised in major biological aspects: taxonomy and systematics, phytogeography, ecology and physiology of carnivory in general. Integral part of the course is a practical training in cultivation and use of carnivorous plants. Carnivory in plants Trapping mechanisms Digestion of prey Reproduction Systematics and taxonomy Distribution and phytogeography Ecology Cultivation Breeding and hybridisation Genera: Nepenthes, Dionaea, Sarracenia, Aldrovanda, Darlingtonia, Pinguicula, Heliamphora, Cephalotus, Byblis, Drosera, Utricularia, Polypompholyx, Genlisea, Drosophyllum, Roridula, Triphyophyllum, Brocchinia, Catopsis.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Observation, Demonstration, Projection (static, dynamic)
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Learning outcomes
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Aim of this course is to introduce to students the native and cultivated species of carnivorous plants.
Student should be able to (after attending the course): - cultivate most of carnivorous plants - classify all genera and most important species of carnivorous plants - describe their phytogeography, ecology and their morphoogical and physiological adaptations - apply theoretical knowledge of biological characteristics in adequate cultivation
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge on biology.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Seminar Work
Colloquium - seminar essay (3 pages of A4) and seminar presentation (15 min) on given topics.
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Recommended literature
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Clarke, C. (1997). Nepenthes of Borneo. Natural History Publications, Kota Kinabalu, Borneo.
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Clarke, C. (2001). Nepenthes of Sumatra and peninsular Malaysia. Natural History Publications, Kota Kinabalu, Borneo.
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Časopisy. Masožravé rostliny, Trifid, Carnivorous Plant Newsletter.
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Lowrie, A. (1999). Carnivorous Plants of Australia, Vol III. University of Western Australia Press.
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Lowrie, A. (1989). Carnivorous Plants of Australia, Vol II. University of Western Australia Press.
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Lowrie, A. (1987). Carnivorous Plants of Australia, Vol I. University of Western Australia Press.
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McPherson, S. (2006). Pitcher Plants of the Americas. McDonald and Woodward, Blacksburg.
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Pásek, K. (2006). Masožravé rostliny / Podrobný návod k pěstování. Grada.
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Studnička, M. (2006). Masožravé rostliny. Academia Praha.
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Švarc, D. (2003). Masožravé rostliny. Sursum.
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Taylor, P. (1989). The genus Utricularia: a taxonomic monograph. Kew Bull. Add. Ser. 14:1-724.
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