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
(Plant Anatomy and Embryology)
Annual Examination, 2017
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 do you mean by meristematic tissue Give an account of classification of meristem.
2. Give an account of Vascular tissues found in a typical flower.
3. Write short notes on any Two of the following:
Healing of Wound Apical cell theory
Guard cells and its role Function of cambium
4. What are the internal factors that govern the differentiation of tissues.
5. Write short notes on any Four of the following:
Polarity Dermatogen Cuticle
Vascular bundle of monocot stem Vascular bundle of Dicot root
Fracheids and vessels
GROUP
6. Describe protocol for tissue culture of plant part.
7. Describe different barriers to fertilization and methods to overcome it.
8. Write short notes any two of the following:
Parthenocarpy Morphological nature of Endosperm
Double fertilization and Triple fusion Adventive embryo
9. Describe causes of polyembryony and its application.
10. Give an account of experimental embryology.