Photosynthesis Course
This course builds expertise in photosynthesis mechanisms from pigments and light reactions to the Calvin cycle, alongside hands-on training in experimental design, gas exchange and fluorescence techniques, data analysis, and interpreting plant light responses for biological and greenhouse research.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain a strong foundation in light-dependent reactions, Calvin cycle, pigments, and photoreceptors, then dive into practical skills like designing light experiments, conducting gas exchange and fluorescence measurements, analysing data, avoiding pitfalls, and producing publication-quality reports.
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Develop skills
- Master plant photobiology by connecting pigments, light quality, and photosynthetic output.
- Design solid light experiments using factorial LED setups with appropriate controls.
- Perform photosynthesis measurements expertly with IRGA and PAM fluorescence.
- Analyse data efficiently by fitting light curves, conducting ANOVA, and visualising results.
- Identify and correct artefacts like photoinhibition, stress factors, and experimental biases.
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