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-XV
(Aerobiology)
Annual Examination, 2016
Time: 3 Hours. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are micro-organisms? On What basis their taxonomic position is decided.
2. Describe salient features of virus.
3. Give an account of sexual spores of fungi.
4. What is allergy? Write short notes on allergy.
5. Describe aerobiology in relation to plant pathology.
6. Describe the analytical procedure for the identification of viable and non-viable microorganisms.
7. Write short notes on any two of the following:
Sampling technique
Microsporogenesis
Morphology of Pollen
Air borne microorganisms.
8. What do you mean by the term forecasting in aerobiology? Explain.
9. How the meteorology help in forecasting in aerobiology.
10. Write short notes on any two of the following:
Protozoa
Mycoplasma
Culturable air borne micro-organisms
Sultons model.