The module will show you typical questions, methods and aspects of scientific discussion of molecular plant ecophysiology. We will collect data under lab conditions and in the field and use up-to date physiological techniques to compare differently treated plants for adaptive and acclimatory responses. Special attention will be given to priming (--> for more information see Sonderforschungsbereich 973; http://www.sfb973.de/) and natural variation in Arabidopsis.