DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc.(Botany)/(Specialization-Plant Bio-technology) DEGREE
EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY
(2008 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions.
Each question carry 20 marks.
20 100)
1. Give an account on theories of organization of
meristerm.
Discuss the phylogenetic specialization of Xylem
vessels.
Mention the types of cambium.
2. Discuss the properties of wood.
Give an account on Anther development.
Write about the types of megasporogenesis.
3. Write an essay on transfer cells.
Give an account on Root-stem transition.
Mention the commercial woods of South India.
4. Discuss the various types of wood.
Give an account on pollen-stigma compatibility.
Write about Agamospermy.
Sub. Code
13
DE-3851
2
wk10
5. Give an account on structure of cell wall.
Discuss about the vascular differentiation in the
stem.
Write notes on natural defects of wood.
6. Write an essay on pollen morphology.
Outline the types of endosperm.
Discuss about the female gametophyte.
7. Give a detailed on phloem elements.
Discuss the molecular aspects of developing
vegetative organs.
Outline the classification and uses of wood.
8. Give an account on Root apical meristem theories.

Discuss the structure and identification of woods.

Outline the role of Apomixis in plant breeding.