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-II
PAPER-XIV
(Ethnobotany)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time 3 Hours. Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Give a brief account of future strategy of ethnobotany.
2. Highlight the importance of indigenous medicinal plants, how can they help in deciding
future strategy.
3. Describe the methods of storage of herbal drugs.
4. What are scientific principles adopted for identification of a plant. What is their importance.
5. Name the original homeland of some important crops. Mention Vavilov's contribution in
origin and cultivation of plants.
6. Write short notes on
Export potential of medicinal plants in India
Number of plants and amphibian species considered to be threatened
7. Write short notes on
CITES IUCN Seed gene bank Cryo preservation
8. Write short notes on
Ethnobotany of religious plants
Ethnobotany of plants used for making agricultural implements
9. Mention the ex-situ conservation strategies.
10. What are Vitamins Describe the sources of different vitamins.