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PAPER-I
1. Microbiology and Plant Pathology: Structure and reproduction/multiplication of viruses, viroids, bacteria, fungi and mycoplasma; Applications of microbiology in agriculture, industry, medicine and in control of soil and water pollution; Prion and Prion hypothesis. Important crop diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, fungi and nematodes; Modes of infection and dissemination; Molecular basis of infection and disease resistance/defense; Physiology of parasitism and control measures. Fungal toxins. Modelling and disease forecasting; Plant quarantine.
Pathology
·
Role of
microbes in soil nutrient cycling. (10)
2015
·
Describe various types of Path toxins and their role in plant diseases.
(20) 2003
·
Role of
microbes in Medicine industry. (10)
2013
·
Plant
Quarantine. (10) 2014 (12) 2012
·
Various
kinds of bio fertilizers and their uses. (10) 2013
·
Microbes in
the control of water pollution. (20)
2009
·
Citing
suitable examples, explain how laxity in quarantine procedure can have
disastrous effects. (15) 2011
·
Microbes as
indicators of pollution. (20) 2006
·
Role of microbes in mining and
pharmaceuticals. 2016
·
Describe the role of microorganism in
medicine and industry. 2018
·
Write an account of defence structures in
plants against pathogens. 2018
·
Differentiate between the enzymes and toxins
produced by phytopathogenic microorganisms. Write an account on industrial
production of penicillin.
· What are mycotoxins? How the aflatoxins do affects cattle, poultry and human beings?
Algae
· Give an account of algae in industry. (20) 2004
Fungi
·
Differentiate
between Prions and Viroid’s; Rust and Smut diseases; Downy Mildews and Powdery
Mildews? 2012
·
Mycotoxins. (10) 2015, 2005 +1 / Fungal Toxins. (12) 2012
·
Role of
Fungi in agriculture and medicine. (10)
2014
·
Citing suitable examples, explain How are moulds both a bane and boon for
human beings? (20) 2011
·
Asexual
reproduction in Aspergillus. (20) 2007
·
Five
different types of spores are produced by the rust fungi. Mention their names
and their salient points of distinction from each other. 15 2010
·
With
suitable examples, briefly describe the microbial processes occurring in the
rhizosphere which help in plant growth. (25)
2010
·
DWLD Diagnostic stages of any two powdery mildews. (20) 2006
·
Description of, conidia formation in Aspergillus. (20) 2005
· With the help of suitable describe the life cycle of Aspergillus and discuss the economic importance of this genus. 2003
· Explain the process of infection by pathogenic fungi.
Virus/viroids/prions/mycoplasma
·
Chemical
nature of viroid’s and their transmission in plants. (10) 2015
·
Lysogenic
type of life cycle in viruses. (10)
2013
·
Citing
suitable examples explain what prions are and why is there a need to understand
them thoroughly? (20) 2011
·
Describe the
types of plant diseases caused by viruses. Explain their control measures. (20) 2007
·
Prions. (2007)
·
DWLD Lytic cycle. (20) 2006
·
Describe the lysogenic life cycle in viruses. (20) 2003
·
Lytic cycle
of bacteriophage. 2016
·
Structure of
mycoplasma and its importance. 2018
·
Replication
of plant viruses. 2018
·
Define mycoplasma.Explain its structure.give symptomatology and control
·
measures of little leaf disease of brinjal.2019
·
Define the term ‘contagium vivum fluidum’. Who coined this
term?Differentiate TMV from that of T4 phage in terms of morphology and nuclear content. 2019
· Differentiate a rust fungus from that a smut fungus in their symptoms and spore morphology. 2019
Bacteria
·
Describe the
process through which the bacterial genes are transferred from one bacterium to
another by the viruses. (15) 2010
·
What is the
importance of Bacillus thuringiensis in the current efforts to raise crop
productivity? (20) 2010
·
Iron Bacteria (20) 2009
·
Ultrastructure of a bacterial cell. (20) 2007
·
Differentiate between conjugation and transduction in Bacteria. (20) 2005
·
Differentiate between bacteria and cyanobacteria. (20) 2004
·
Give the
role of bacteria in fermentation and mention the products. (30) 2004
·
Explain the role of bacterial cell wall in protecting lysis and how
this role may be experimentally demonstrated. 2019
·
Describe each of the following plasmids and their importance
·
F-factor
·
R-factor
· Col plasmid
Mechanism
·
Discuss
about the Physiology of parasitism (15)
2014
·
What is
meant by modelling and how does it help in disease forecasting? (15) 2011
·
Molecular basis of infection. (20) 2006
·
Discuss the sequential steps involved in host pathogen interaction. (20)
2004
·
Role of soil
solarization in disease control. 2016
·
Explain the
molecular basis of infection and disease resistance in plants. (20) 2016
·
What is
meant by Modelling and how does it help in disease forecasting? 2017
·
Give an account of different modes of transmission of plant viruses.2018
· Plant quarantine. 2019
Disease causal organism and details
·
Describe the
causal organism, disease symptoms and the disease control measures of Red rot
of Sugarcane and Late blight of Potato? (12.5+12.5)
2015
·
Describe the
causal organism, disease symptoms and the disease control measures of Red rot
of Sugarcane and Late blight of Potato? (12.5+12.5)
2015
·
Describe the
disease symptoms, causal organism and the control measures of loose smut of
wheat? (15) 2015
·
Describe the
symptoms, causal organism and the control measures of white rust of crucifers?
(15) 2015
·
Describe the
causal organism, disease symptoms and the disease control measures of Tikka
disease of Groundnut, Citrus canker, Rust of Wheat, Ergot of rye? (12.5 ×4) 2014
·
Ergot of Bajra (20) 2003
·
Blast of Rice (20) 2003
·
Stem gall of coriander (20) 2003
·
Describe the
causal organism, disease symptoms and the disease control measures of Wilt of
Arhar, Green Ear disease of Bajra, Tundu disease of Wheat, Red rot of
Sugarcane? (12.5 × 4) 2014
·
Mention the
causal organism, symptoms and control measures of bacterial blight in paddy,
sandal spike and leaf spot in groundnut. (30) 2004
·
What are the
symptoms and causes of hay fever? (20)
2006
·
Give the name of the causal organism, symptoms and control
measures of any four important crop disease caused respectively by- 2016
·
Fungus
·
Bacterium
·
Virus
·
Mycoplasma
·
Describe the symptoms,causal organisms and control measures
of white rust of crucifers and red rot of sugarcane. 2017
Write the name
of causal organism,symptoms and control measures of
·
Green ear of bajra
·
Paddy blast
·
Angular leaf spot of cotton
·
Sandle spike
2. Cryptogams: Algae, fungi, lichens, bryophytes, pteridophytes structure and reproduction from evolutionary viewpoint; Distribution of Cryptogams in India and their ecological and economic importance.
Algae
·
Algae as
Bioindicators (10) 2015
·
Give an Account of Pigments in algae. (15) 2014
·
Algae as a food, feed and medicine (20) 2007
·
Different types of life cycles found in algae. (10) 2013
·
Give an
account of algae in food industry. (20)
2005
·
Give an illustrated account of range of thallus structure in algae. (15)
2012
·
Describe ultrastructure of flagella in Algae. (20) 2007
·
Classify
algae according to V. J. Chapman. Give characters of each class. (20) 2003
·
Describe the
range of vegetative structures with suitable diagrams in volvocales and their
phylogenetic relationships. (20) 2015
·
Reproductory organs in Chara. (10) 2014
·
Draw well labelled diagrams of the Sex organs of Chara. (15) 2011
·
Reproductive
structure of Chara. (20) 2003
·
Monoecious
coenobium of Volvox. (20) 2005
2004
·
Compare the
nature of photosynthetic pigments and carbohydrate reserves in Euglenophyta, Bacillariophyta
and Pheophyta. (20) 2009
·
Thallus organisation in Chlorophyceae. (20) 2009
·
Reproductive stages in Oedogonium. (20) 2007
·
VS of
sporophyte of Polysiphonia. (12.5) 2014
·
Characteristic
features of Pythium. (20) 2005
·
Ultrastructure
of flagella in Algae 2016
·
Describe the characteristic features of Cyanobacteria and
mention its role in
·
nitrogen
fixation.2017
·
Phycobiliproteins.
2017
·
Describe the
diplobiontic life cycle of plysiphonia.2018
· What are cyanobacteria?write an account on their cell structure.How do they contribute to the soil fertility? 2019
Fungi
·
DWLD TS Teleutosorus of Puccinia and give brief description. (15) 2015
·
Give an account of vegetative reproduction in Ascomycetes. (15) 2015
·
Fructifications
in Fungi (10) 2014
·
Evolution of sexual reproduction in fungi. (10) 2015
·
Give an account of Ascus development in fungi with suitable examples.
(15) 2012
·
Bipolar and Tetrapolar heterothallism in fungi. (12) 2012
·
Give an account of Hcterothallism in fungi. (15) 2010
·
Compare the
methods of sexual and asexual reproduction in Zygomycota, Ascomycota and
Basidiomycota. (20) 2009
·
Enumerate economic uses of fungi in India. (20) 2007
·
WHSDD Life cycle of a heteroecious rust. (18) 2013
·
Distinguish clearly between Keratinophilic and Thermophilic fungi. (20)
2010
·
Describe in
detail the types of Ascocarps (Fruit bodies) in Ascomycotina and how they help
in classification. (20) 2004
- ·
VS
of apothecium of Peziza. (12.5) 2014
- ·
Draw well labelled diagrams of the Cleistothecia of
Erysiphe and Phyllactinia. (15) 2011
- ·
Trace the transition from multisporailgia to conidia in Mucorales
with illustrations
·
and suitable
examples. (15) 2016
·
Parasexuality
in fungi. 2017
·
Tetrapolar
heterothallism. 2017
· 15. Fructifications in cup-fungi. (20) 2009
Bryophytes
·
Discuss the
evolution of Sporophyte in Bryophytes. 2016
·
Vegetative
reproduction in Bryophytes. (20) 2003
·
Evolution of
Sporophyte in Bryophytes. (20) 2004
·
Mention the
indirect uses of Bryophytes. (20)
·
Write about
Bryophytes as indicators of mineral enrichment. (20) 2005
·
Range of
thallus organization in Marchantiales. (20)
·
Highlight
the uniqueness of the cell structure of Anthoceros. (20) 2006
·
Draw well
labelled diagram of the LS of Anthoceros sporophyte. Discuss the evolutionary
significance of Anthoceros also. (8+7)
2015
·
With the help of SDD the evolution of sporophyte in Bryophytes. (20) 2014
·
Describe
the method of vegetative reproduction in Bryophytes. (10) 2015Male thallus with antheriodiophore of Marchantia. (12.5) 2014
·
Briefly describe the importance of parasexuality.
(10) 2011
·
Differentiate
the archegonium of Funaria from that of Anthoceros. (20) 2010
·
Elaters liverworts (12) 2012
·
Draw well labelled diagrams of the L.S. capsule of Funaria. (15) 2011
·
Draw well
labelled diagram of V. T. s. Thallus of Anthoceros. (20) 2005
·
Heterotrichous habit of growth in moss protonema. (20) 2009
·
Structure of chloronerna and caulonerna cells in mosses. (20) 2009
·
Peristome. 2017
·
Make a comparison of hepticopsida,Anthocerotopsida
and bryopsida classes of bryophyte with special reference to sporophytes only.
2017
· Give an account of distribution and economic importance of bryophytes in India.
Pteridophyte
·
Write down the characters of pteridophytes resembling
bryophytes and
· gymnosperms. 2016
·
Evolution of seed habit in Pteridophytes. (20) 2005
·
Discuss
evolution of steles in Pteridophytes. (20)
2003
·
Comment on Heterospory in Pteridophytes and its evolutionary
significance. (15) 2010
·
Write a note
on Psilotum as a living fossil. (15)
2010
·
Describe and
draw labelled diagrams of steles in pteridophytes with examples. (20) 2007
·
Distribution
of bryophytes and pteridophytes in deciduous and evergreen forests in India. (20) 2007
·
VLS of
Marsilea sporocarp. (12.5) 2014
·
Differentiate between Eusporangiate and Leptosporangiate ferns. (12) 2012
·
Draw well labelled diagrams of the L.S. cone of Selaginella. (15) 2011
·
Giving
suitable reasons, describe inter-alia. Evolutionary status of Psilotum,
Selaginella and Marsilea. (15) 2011
·
Sporocarp of
Marsilea. (20) 2004
·
Draw
labelled diagrams of transverse and longitudinal sections of sporocarp of
Marsilea. (20) 2010
·
Describe the
evolution of stellar system in pteridophyte with proper diagrams.
·
Comment on
morphological nature of sporocarp in marsilea.
·
Give an
account on the sporocarp of Marsilea.Explain the laminar or leaf segment
hypothesis of its evolution.
· Spermocarp and cystocarp.
Bacteria and lichens
·
Briefly
discuss the phyletic position of photobionts. (20) 2006
·
Briefly describe the importance of Lichens in environment. (10) 2011
·
Discuss ecological significance of Lichens. (20) 2010
·
Describe the various methods of genetic recombination in bacteria. (18)
2013
·
Physiological relationship of two partners in Lichens. 2016
·
Silent features of lichens. 2017
·
Give an account of genetic recombination in bacteria. 2017
·
Structure and importance of lichens.2018
Mixture
·
DWLD
LS of (i) antheridiophore of Funaria (ii) LS of sporophyte of Antheceros (iii)
Section through a sorus of fern (iv) Female thallus with archegoniophore of
Marchantia. 2013
·
DWLD (i) LS of sporophyte of Riccia (ii) LS of sporophyte of Funaria (iii) LS of strobilus of Selaginella
(iv) HLS of Marsilea sporocarp 2012
·
Briefly describe the importance of cryptogams. (10) 2011
·
Differentiate
between homospory and heterospory. (20)
2004
·
How do the
following differ from each other?
o
Fungal
hyphae and Algal filament
o
Sporophytes
of Anthoceros and Funaria
o Prothalli of Selaginella and
Nephroiepis (20x3) 2007
·
Cryptogams
from Archegoniates. Difference? (20)
2006
·
Sporophyte
from Gametophyte in lower organisms (20)
2006
· Differences between hydroids and leptoids (20) 2009
3. PHANEROGAMS:
Gymnosperms: Concept of Progymnosperms. Classification and distribution of gymnosperms. Salient features of Cycadales, Ginkgoales, Coniferales and Gnetales, their structure and reproduction. General account of Cycadofilicales, Bennettitales and Cordiaitailes; Geological time scale; Type of fossils and their study techniques.
General
·
Describe the
male and female cones of pinus. 2018
·
floral
morphology and L.S. of ovule of Cycadeoidea. 2018
·
Concept of
Progymnosperms. (10) 2015
·
Describe the
distribution of living Gymnosperms in India and their economic importance. (20) 2015
·
‘Gymnosperms were perhaps the immediate
ancestors of angiosperms’ Substantiate the statement and also give reasons to
disprove the statement. (20) 2012
·
Origin of
angiosperms from gymnosperms is suggested on the basis of vessels. Give your
critical comments. (15) 2010
·
Differentiate
between manoxylic and pycnoxylic wood, giving examples. (20) 2005
·
Describe the different stages in the development of female gametophyte
within the ovule in Cycas. 2016
·
Draw a well –labelled diagram of L.S. of Gnetum ovule and briefly
describe its female gametophyte also. 2017
· Give an account of distribution of living gymnosperms in India. 2018
Families
·
DWLD (i)
Cone of Cycadeoidea, (ii) T.S of Coralloid root of cycas. (12.5×2) 2014
·
Distribution of cycads in India. (10) 2013
·
Give a brief account of Dwarf shoot in Pinus. (12) 2012
·
Compare the female strobili of Pinus and Ephedra. (15) 2012
·
DLD of LS ovule of Cycas. (15) 2012
·
Why is Ginkgo Biloba considered a living fossil? (15) 2012
·
Describe the evolutionary status of Gnetum. (12) 2011
·
With the
help of labelled diagrams, compare the female gametophyte of Cycas with that of
Gnetum. (20) 2010
·
Discuss secondary growth in lianas. (20) 2007
·
Draw neat and labelled diagrams of the Male cone and Microsporophyll of
Pinus (20) 2007
·
Citing suitable examples explain what is meant by ‘form genus’ (20) 2006
·
Commonalities
and differences between Cyeadofilicales and Cyeads. (20) 2006
·
With the
help of well-labelled diagrams, explain the distinguishing features of Ovule of
Gnetum and Pinus. (20) 2009
·
Give the salient features of Cycadales. (20) 2005
·
Explain pollination in Cycas. (20) 2005
·
Give an account of Rhynia. (20) 2004
·
Give the salient features of Cordaitales. (20) 2004
·
Explain the secondary growth in Pinus stem. (20) 2004
·
Importance of Cycadofilicales. (20) 2003
·
Describe the
development of male gametophyte in Gnetum. Discuss the importance of this
genus. (60) 2003
·
Comment on slient features of Cordaitales. 2018
·
Describe the LS of male cone of Pinus.Ass a note on the germination of
its pollen grains. 2019
· Gnetales is considered to be the most advanced among gymnosperms.substantiate. 2019
Geology and gymnosperm
·
Describe the fructification in Williamsonia. (15) 2010
·
What are the salient features of Bennettitales? (20) 2009
· Formation of Petrifaction. (10) 2014
4-Angiosperms: Systematics, anatomy, embryology, palynology and phylogeny. Taxonomic hierarchy; International Code of Botanical Nomenclature; Numerical taxonomy and chemotaxonomy; Evidence from anatomy, embryology and palynology. *Origin and evolution of angiosperms; Comparative account of various systems of classification of angiosperms*.
Systematics
·
Give an account of Bentham and Hooker's system of classification.In spite
of so many latest classifications,why do people still prefer to use this system
of classification. 2019
·
Compae the systems of classifications proposed by Hutchinson and
Cronquist with a note on their merits and demerits. 2018
·
Typification in plant nomenclature. 2018
·
Chemotaxonomy. 2017
·
Describe the classification given by Engler and Prantle and comment on
its merits and demerits. 2017
·
International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. 2017
·
Relevance of
numerical taxonomy. (10) 2014
·
Position of monocots in APG classification. (10) 2014
·
Importance of typification in plant nomenclature. (10) 2014
·
Describe in
detail Hutchinson’s system of classification and compare it with the
classification system of Engler and Prantl (20) 2014
·
Compare and contrast the systems of classification of angiosperms
proposed by Hutchinson and Takhtajan. 2016
·
Embryology in relation to taxonomy,with exmaples.
·
Beta Taxonomy (10) 2013
·
NPC (Number
Position Character) system (Palynology) (10)
2013
·
Compare and contrast Bentham and Hooker’s
System of classification with Hutchingson’s system of classification. (25) 2013
·
What are the
differences between the Systematics and Classification? (10) 2011
·
Explain the role of macro and micro biomolecules in taxonomy. (12) 2011
·
Contributions
of the following scientists in plant systematics (i) A. P. de Condolle (ii)
Carl Linnaeus (iii) Theophrastus
(20) 2009
·
Discuss Omega taxonomy with reference to chemical substances. (30) 2009
·
Discuss the
role of chemotaxonomy and numerical taxonomy in systematics of Angiosperms. (20) 2004
·
Alpha and Omega taxonomy (20) 2006
·
Give the
classification of angiosperms as proposed by Hutchinson. Discuss its merits and
demerits. (20) 2005
·
Give an
account of the use of pollen morphological characters in systematics. (20) 2007
·
Compare the
outline of system of classification of angiosperms proposed by Hutchinson with
the system proposed by Bentham and Hooker. (20) 2007
·
Give the
salient features of Bentham and Hooker's system of classification. (20) 2004
·
‘Embryology
has also played an important role in taxonomy of angiosperms’ Substantiate the
statement and also give reasons to disprove the statement. (15) 2012
·
Discuss the
principle and application of Numerical Taxonomy. 2016
5-Study of Angiospermic families: Mangnoliaceae, Ranunculaceae,
Brassicaceae, Rosaceae, Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Malvaceae, Dipterocarpaceae,
Apiaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Verbenaceae, Solanaceae, Rubiaceae, Cucurbitaceae,
Asteraceae, Poaceae, Arecaceae, Liliaceae, Musaceae and Orchidaceae.
Families
·
Write an account of the following families with reference to floral
formula.Give botanical names of four important plnat species belonging to each
of the families and specify their use:
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
·
Explain distinguishing characters of Dipterocarpaceae,Asteraceae and
Orchidaceae. 2018
·
Write an
account of the following families with respect to floral structures. Give the
botanical names of three important plant species belonging to each and specify
their uses: Ranunculaceae and Fabaceae (10+10)
2015; Orchidaceae, Magnoliaceae, Asteraceae, Rubiaceae (12.5 X4) 2014; Poaceae, Liliaceae,
Asclepiadaceae (17+17+16) 2013
·
Differentiate
between the pollinia of Asclepiadaceae and Orchidaceae. (20) 2004
·
Distinguish
the Androecium of Malvaceae, Asteraceae and Asclepiadaceae from each other (12.5) 2015
·
Compare the
floral characters of the family Solanaceae and Malvaceae. (12.5) 2015
·
DWLD TS of
Cyathium of Euphorbia and VS of leaf of Welwitschia. (12.5×2) 2014
·
Make a
comparison of Androecium in Malvaceae, Asteraceae & Cucurbitaceae. (12) 2012
·
Draw neat
and labelled diagrams of Male and female flower of Euphorbia. (20) 2007
·
Write an
account of the following families in regard to their floral structures. Give
·
The
botanical names of three important plant species belonging to each of the
·
families and
specify their uses: 1 Ox 3 = 30 2016
Asclepiadaceae
Musaceae
Apiaceae
·
Asteraceae
is considered as one of the highly evolved families of angiosperms. Give an
account of advanced characters in Asteraceae. (15) 2012
·
Compare and
contrast the floral characters of the 3 sub-families of Leguminosae / Fabaceae (15 2012)
·
Discuss the
role of amphibious plants in the evolution of land plants. (15) 2011
·
What are the
differences between Apiaceae and Umbelliferae? (10) 2011
·
What are the
differences between the Palaeozoic and Coenozoic plants? (10) 2011
·
Describe
Gynoecium in Asclepiadaceae, Brassicacea and Poaceae. (10) 2011
·
Discuss
whether the angiosperms are monophyletic or polyphyletic. (20) 2010
·
With
suitable examples, enumerate the floral characteristics of bird pollinated
trees? (20 2010)
·
Compare the
androecium in the following groups of families: (i) Malvaceae and Fabaceae (ii)
Asclepiadaceae and Asteraceae (iii)
Solanaceae and Brassicaceae. (20)
2010
·
With the
help of well-labelled diagrams, explain the distinguishing features of Flower
of Dolichos and Caesalpinia. (20) 2009
·
Describe the phyletic position of Magnoliaceae. (20) 2006
·
Give an
account of diagnostic characters of Liliaceae and Palmae with suitable
examples. (30) 2007
·
Floral
structure and floral formula of Poaceae. (20) 2004
·
How will you
distinguish between the following pairs of families on the basis of important
floral characters? (a) Malvaceae & Brassicaceae (b) Leguminosae &
Solanaceae. (20) 2005
·
Floral
structure and primitive characters of Magnoliaceae. (20) 2004
· Write an account of floral structures of the following families. Give botanical names of three important plant species belonging to each of the three families and specify their uses (a) Astaracae (b) Solanacae (c) Asclepiadaceae. (30) 2004
· Illustrate the floral characters of cucurbitaceae family. Give floral diagram and floral formula.
·
Write an
account of floral formula of the following families. Give botanical names of
three important plant species belonging to each of the three families and
specify their uses
Euphorbiaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Poaceae
6-Stomata and their Types: Glandular and non-glandular trichomes; Unusual secondary growth; Anatomy of C3 and C4 plants; Xylem and phloem differentiation; Wood anatomy. Development of male and female gametophytes, pollination, fertilization; Endosperm - its development and function. Patterns of embryo development; Polyembroyony and apomixes; Applications of palynology; Experimental embryology including pollen storage and test-tube fertilization.
Anatomy
·
Anomalous secondary growth in Dracaena. (20) 2003
·
Differentiate between normal and abnormal secondary growth in dicot stem.Discuss
with suitable examples. Draw labelled diagrams. 2016
·
Describe the
anomalous secondary growth in monocots with suitable diagram. (16) 2015
·
Types of
Protosteles. (10) 2013
·
Differentiate
between interxylary and intraxylary phloems. (12) 2012
·
What are the
differences between Fascicular and Cork cambium? (10) 2011
·
What is
interxylary phloem? How is it formed? Support your reply with suitable examples
and at least one diagram. (2+3+10) 2011
·
Comment on
the formation of amphivasal vascular bundles in Dracaena. (20) 2009
·
Secondary
growth in woody monocots. (20) 2007
·
Explain
secondary growth in dicotyledonous stem. (20) 2005
·
Write notes
on the following :
(i) Heart
wood and Sap wood
(ii)
Different types of trichomes 2016
·
Developmental
details of interxylary phloem
·
Anomalous
secondary growth in Dracaena stem. 2017
·
Describe the
role of xylem and phloem in secondary growth of plants. 2017
·
Discuss the
leaf anatomy of C3 and C4 plants. 2018
·
Illustrate
the anatomy of C4 plants. How do they differ from C3 plants? 2019
·
Distinguish
among differentiation, dedifferentiation and redifferentiation. 2019
·
How would
you distinguish the anomalous secondary thickening from normal secondary
thickening? Describe the anomalous secondary thickening in Dracaena. 2019
Morphology
·
Describe the
morphological nature of commercial cotton, clove and saffron.
·
Explain the
Tunica Corpus theory. (20) 2004
·
Differentiate
between xylem and phloem. (20) 2004 20) 2006
·
Name the
genera belonging to phylum Gnetophyta. Mention their angiosperm like features,
types of tracheary elements and leaves. (20) 2009
·
Differentiate
between Polarity and Symmetry. (12) 2012
·
Draw neat
and labelled diagrams of the Stomata of sunflower and maize. (20) 2007
·
Describe
Stomatal apparatus in Brassica, Dianthus and Poa. (10) 2011
·
Stomatal
movements. (20) 2009
·
Describe the
different types of stomata in dicots.
·
What arc the
changes that occur during the conversion of sapwood into heartwood? Which is
more durable - sapwood or heartwood, and Why? (20) 2010
·
Give an
account of the main events in the differentiation of a tracheary element. (20)
2010
·
Xylem and
phloem differentiation. 2016
·
Symmetry in
plants with relation to morphogenesis.
Embryology
·
Describe
the major types of embryos with suitable examples. 2018
·
What
is an ovule? Describe its structure and types. 2018
·
What
is self-incompatibility? Discuss its importance in seed formation. 2019
·
Development of endosperm and its functions. 2018
·
What is self-incompatibility?Discuss its importance in seed formation.
2019
·
What are the
differences between Megasporogenesis and Megagametogenesis? (10) 2011
·
Describe the structure and function of synergids in angiosperms. (20)
2010
·
What are the
differences between the Isotype and Syntype? (10) 2011
·
Describe OTUs (10) 2011
·
Development of female gametophyte in Angiosperms. (20) 2003
·
Discuss
Tetrasporic embryo sac. (30) 2009
·
Give an
account of the pollen grain formation in dicots and monocots. (60) 2005
·
Development
of a bisporic embryo sac. (20) 2006
·
Phenomenon
of apomixis and its importance. (20) 2006
·
Describe
Pollinium. (10) 2011
·
Cleavage
polyembryony. (20) 2009
·
With the
help of well-labelled diagrams, explain the distinguishing features of Porogamy
and Chalazogamy. (20) 2009
·
What is Nemec
phenomenon? Comment on its significance. (10) 2011
·
Nemec
phenomenon. (20) 2006
·
What are
Ubisch bodies? How and where are these formed and what is their role? (5+10)
2011
·
Describe the
ptinciples and qpplication of en1bryo culture techniques, mentioning the
protocol for embryo culture. 2016
·
Comment on
polyembryony and apomixis in flowering plants. 2017
·
Double
fertilization. (10) 2013
·
Embryo
Development in Arabidopsis. (10) 2014
·
Types of
Endosperms (17) Types of ovules (17) Apomixis (16) 2013
·
Compare the development of
typical monosporic, bisporic and tetrasporic embryo sacs. (15) 2012
· Define endosperm.with suitable diagrams,describe various types of endosperms based on development. 2019
Palynology
·
Forensic application
of .palynology 2016
·
Give an account of pollen grain morphology and application of palynology.
(20) 2004
·
Give a brief
account of polyembryony in Angiosperms. (12) 2012
·
Describe the
development of pollen exine and point out the role of sporopollenin. (15) 2010
·
Draw a cross
section of a typical anther and label the parts carefully. (20) 2012
·
Write notes
on
o
NPC system
of classification of pollen grains
o Cytodifferentiation and its regulation. 2018
7. Plant Resource Development: Domestication and introduction of plants; Origin of cultivated plants, Vavilov’s centres of origin. Plants as sources for food, fodder, fibres, spices, beverages, edible oils, drugs, narcotics, insecticides, timber, gums, resins and dyes; latex, cellulose, starch and its products; Perfumery; Importance of Ethnobotany in Indian context; Energy plantations; Botanical Gardens and Herbaria.
Origin
·
Give an account of Vavilov’s Centres of Origin of the cultivated plants.
(17) 2015
·
Vavilov’s theory indicates that ‘A region with the greatest genetic
diversity is also the centre of origin of that particular species’ this
statement is no longer tenable. Explain with two examples. (20) 2012
·
Vavilovian centres of origin of crop plants. (20) 2006
·
Vavilov’s centers of origin in plants. 2017
Plant
utility
·
Mention the
botanical names with family of plants yielding the following. For each product,
give examples of two plants:
o
Narcotics
o
Insecticides
o
Dyes
o
Timber
o
Fibre
·
Dye yielding plants. (10) 2015
·
Describe the plants used as sources of fibers,dyes and resins with
suitable examples. 2017
·
Describe the oil yielding plants of India and their economic importance.
(12.5) 2015
·
Energy plantations (10) 2014
·
Give the botanical names of latex yielding plants with narcotic
properties and also write the names of the plant-parts used therein. 2016
·
Give the botanical names of ten important Fibre-yielding plants and
describe their uses. (25) 2013
·
Write botanical names and the families to which the following plants
belong:
(i)Flax
(ii) Guar
(iii) Date palm
(iv) Cocaine
(v) Ginseng
(vi) Any timber plant (12) 2012
·
Describe the characteristic features of the component on the basis of
which the basic source/s of a sample of honey is/are determined. (15) 2011
·
Describe energy plantation? (10) 2011
·
Describe retting? (10) 2011
·
Name five edible oil yielding plants. Give their botanical names and
families. (15) 2010
·
Give the botanical names of the plant species, their families, part used
and the uses of Annatto and Haematoxylin. (20) 2010
·
Semi-moist preservation of food. (20) 2009
·
Critical note on Plants as sources of insecticides (Pyrethrin and
Rotenone). (20) 2009
·
Energy plantations. 2016
·
Significance of Energy Plantations. (20) 2009
·
Botanical name, active constituents and uses of any five commercial
medicinal plants of India. (20) 2007
·
Describe the commercial importance of gum, resin and dye yielding plants
in India. (30) 2007
·
Distribution in India of the genus yielding “Taxol” (20) 2006
·
Give in short an account of five pulse yielding crops. (20) 2005
·
Give a short account of any two plant fibres. (20) 2005
·
Give an account of plant gums. (20) 2004
·
Give an account of beverage yielding plants. (20) 2004
·
Energy plantation and its importance. (20) 2003
·
Give botanical names of ten spice yielding plants and write the name of
their families. (30) 2003
·
Write the botanical names and their families of plants yielding
spices,drugs and insecticides and mention the parts used there in. 2018
·
Write the botanical names,faily and uses of te following:
Asafoetida
Black pepper
Ginger
Coriander
Fennel
Ethnobelotany/botanical garden/herbaria
·
Different
types of herbaria. 2018
·
What is
ethanobotany? Higlight its relevance to rural population in India.
·
Ethnobotanical knowledge and beliefs in species conservation. (10) 2015
·
Discuss the
components of a full-fledged Botanical garden. (15) 2015
·
Discuss the essential components of a botanical garden .write the names
of important Botanical gardens in India. 2018
·
Ethnobotany
has provided important clues to discovery of modern drugs. Give an account of
Ethnobotany taking some suitable examples. (15) 2012
·
Citing
suitable examples, defend the statement that "There is need to combine ethnobotany with IPR". (12) 2011
·
Describe the importance of ethnobotany in the welfare of tribal and rural
people. (20) 2007
·
Ethnobotany and its importance. (20) 2006
·
Discuss the importance of Ethno botany in India. (30) 2003
·
Procedure
and maintenance of Herbarium. 2016
·
Write an
account of ethnobotany in relation to modern day drug discovery. 2018
· Enumerate the process of herbarium preparation and add a note on its significance.Mention any two Indian herbaria of national importance. 2019
8.Morphogenesis: Totipotency, polarity, symmetry and differentiation; Cell, tissue, organ and protoplast culture. Somatic hybrids and Cybrids; Micropropagation; Somaclonal variation and its applications; Pollen haploids, embryo rescue methods and their applications.
Concept
·
Summarize te
role of protoplast fusion in somatic hybridization. 2019
·
How are
protoplasts isolated? Describe the methods of protoplast culture. 2019
·
Describe the
process of protoplast isolation and mention the applications of protoplast
culture. 2018
·
Generation
of Symmetric Hybrids. 2018
·
Cytoplasmic
hybrids. 2018
·
“Clonal
micropropagation is useful in Floriculture industry.” Explain the process with
some suitable examples. 2017
·
Explain the
somaclonal variations and their applications in plant breeding.
·
Androgenic
haploid plants
·
Concept of
Totipotency in Higher plants. (10) 2015
·
Use of Somaclonal variations in crop improvement. (10) 2015
·
Somatic hybrids can be characterised by a variety of methods.
Substantiate the above statement. (12.5) 2015
·
Describe the method of production of androgenic haploids. (17) 2015
·
How are plant protoplasts isolated and fused? (15) 2014
·
Importance of Totipotency in tissue culture. (14) 2013
·
Cytoplasmic hybrids. (12) 2012
·
Describe the enzymatic methods of isolation of protoplasts taking the
example of Carrot? (15) 2012
·
Citing suitable examples, Explain the embryo rescue techniques for
successful raising of recombinants. (20) 2011
·
Describe various mechanisms employed to raise hybrids between
incompatible species? (12) 2011
·
How would you test the clonal fidelity of the micropropagated plants?
Describe. (15) 2010
·
Name three enzymes used for isolation of plant protoplasts. Which of the
following tissues would give a better yield of enzymatically isolated
protoplasts and Why? (i) Aerenchyma, (ii) Mesophyll (20) 2009
·
What cellular and subcellular changes would demonstrate polarity
induction in cell suspensions? How can these changes be demonstrated? (20) 2009
·
What is polarity and how does it affect differentiation? (20) 2006
·
How hybrid is differing from cybrid? (20) 2006
·
Write a critical note on somatic hybrid and cybrid. (20) 2005
·
Totipotency (20) 2003
·
Tumour cells and their culture. 2016
·
How anthers and pollens are cultured in vitro ? Discuss its importance in
the production of haploid plants. 2016
Application
·
Give an
account of Micropropagation and its utility towards ex-situ conservation of
rare and endangered plants. (15) 2015
Discuss the Role of Tissue Culture in crop improvment.
·
Somaclonal
variations can be used for variety of Crop development. How? Explain with
suitable examples. (15) 2012
·
Briefly describe the importance of Somaclonal variation. (10) 2011
·
Briefly
describe the importance of polarity. (10)
2011
·
Describe to
what extent has the technique of micropropagation been successful in achieving
our goals. (15) 2011
·
What are somaclonal variations? How are these utilized for crop
improvement? (20) 2010
·
Applications
of plant tissue culture in forestry and agriculture. (20) 2007
·
Practical application of ovule culture. (20) 2006
·
Protoplast culture and its importance. (20) 2006
·
Tissue culture and its importance. (20) 2004
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