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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
B.Sc.DEGREE EXAMINATION -PLANT BIOLOGY AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
FOURTH SEMESTER APRIL 2018
16UPB4ES03- HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPING
Date: 23-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
PART A (10 x 2 20 Marks)
Answer the following, each within 50 words.
1. Define olericulture.
2. Mention the components in kitchen gardening?
3. Distinguish between cold frame and hot beds.
4. What is the difference between LDPE and HDPE bags used in nursery practices?
5. Define pergolas.
6. Mention any four plants used in rockery.
7. What are avenue trees?
8. Mention any four plants used in vertical landscaping.
9. Mention any four flowers used in floral bouquets.
10. What is ikebana?
PART B X 7 35 Marks)
Answer the following, each within 500 words; Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary
11. Give a short account on hydroponics.
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Write short notes on history and establishment of any two gardens in India.
12. Illustrate T-budding, patch budding and whip grafting.
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Comment on organic farming.
13. Write short notes on various routine garden operations.
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Give a short account on roof gardening.
14. Describe the principles and components of landscaping.
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What is lawn? Comment on maintenance of lawns.
15. Comment on various plant protection methods adopted in the cultivation of jasmine.
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Give a short account on cut flowers and their export potential in Tamil Nadu.
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PART C X 15 45 Marks)
Answer any three of the following, each within 1200 words. Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary
16. Write detailed notes on:
a. garden implements and accessories.
b. classification and garden operations in fruit cultivation.
17. Explain the different methods of cuttings and layering.
18. Write detailed notes on bonsai and terrarium.
19. Describe the various planning designs for residential and non-residential gardens.
20. Explain the cultural practices followed in cultivation of rose.