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, 2016
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. Describe different types of Meristems on the basis of origin and function.
2. What are factors affecting differentiation and morphogenesis in plants.
3. Write short notes on any Two of the following
Mutual incompatibility
Ground meristems
Actinomorphic flower
Tunica corpus theory
4. Give an account of vasculature of a typical dicotyledonous flower.
5. Give an account of role of Phellogen in healing of wound.
GROUP
6. Describe different barriers of fertilization. How it can be reduced
7. What are Endosperms Describe different types of development of Endosperm.
8. Describe in detail the uses of experimental embryology.
9. Describe a protocol for the development of a haploid through anther culture.
10. Write short notes on any Two of the following
Parts of a seed
Parthenocarpy
Culture media for Micro-propagation
Polyembryony