* Plant physiology
Understanding of the physiological basis of photosynthesis, mineral nutrition and hormonal regulation of development, and the relationship with the environment The student will acquire the basic skills to understand the mechanisms that coordinate the life of plants.
* Medicinal plant biotechnology
Biotechnology is described as methodology to enhance the formation and accumulation of desirable natural products and possible product modification in medicinal plants. Micropropagation, cell and hairy root culture as well as gene technology are being highlighted.