N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y
M.Sc. Botany, Part-I
PAPER-VIII
(Anatomy and Embryology)
Annual Examination, 2018
Time 3 Hours. Full Marks 80
Answer Five Questions in all, selecting at least Two Questions from each group.
All questions carry equal marks.
GROUP
1. What are meristems Describe different types of meristems.
2. What do you understand by the term abnormal secondary growth Describe abnormal
secondary growth in Boerhaavia.
3. Give an account of role of Phellogen in healing of wound.
4. Write short notes on any two of the following
Vascular bundles in Angiosperms
Cambium and its role
Lenticels and their significance
Casparian strips
5. Classify stomata into its various types with suitable diagram, mentioning the significance of
each type.
GROUP
6. What are Endosperms Describe different types of Endosperms mention its morphological nature.
7. Write short notes on any two of the following
Culture media for Micropropagation
Polyembryony
Different barriers of fertilization
8. Describe the development of female gametophyte in angiosperms.
9. Describe in detail uses of Experimental embryology.
10. Describe production of haploid through anther culture.