The course focuses broadly on molecular and cellular aspects of plant growth, development and response to biological and environmental stresses. The course instructor is John Harada, professor of plant biology. In this course, he concentrates on selected topics to emphasize specific concepts rather than providing an overview of the field. A major objective is to explore the statement, “Differential gene activity underlies cellular and organismal function.” The information is presented to explain the basis for differentially gene expression and how regulated gene activities affect cellular...