BSc Botany Sem V 2018 19 Nov 2018-19 PLANT DIVERSITY Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q3 All questions carry equal marks
2. Q1 Attempt any two: 20 marks
   • a. Describe the anatomy of a typical Lepidodendron stem. Add a note on its systematic position
   • b. Describe the stem of Lyginopteris oldhamia & add a note on its systematic position
   • c. Give an account of Pentoxylon
   • d. Birbal Sahni is the pioneer of Palaeobotany in India- Comment
3. Q2 Attempt any two: 20 marks
   • a. Discuss Bentham & Hooker’s system of classification
   • b. Give an account of insertion of floral whorls in flower
   • c. Give the classification, distinguishing characters and floral formula of family Capparidaceae
   • d. Give a detailed account of the plants of economic importance of Poaceae (Graminae). Add a note on the type of its inflorescence
4. Q3 Attempt any two: 20 marks
   • a. Explain any two types of root-stem transition studied by you
   • b. What is anomalous secondary growth? Adda note on anomalous secondary growth in the roots of Beet
   • c. Describe the anomalous secondary growth in the stem of Bignonia
   • d. Enlist and explain various types of stomata studied by you
5. Q4 Attempt any two: 20 marks
   • a. Give a brief account on Exine Stratification in angiospermic pollen
   • b. Describe NPC system of classification for pollen grains
   • c. Discuss in detail role of Palynology in relation to honey industry
   • d. Explain various tests carried out to determine pollen viability
6. Q5 Attempt any four short notes: 20 marks
   • b. Papillionaceous corolla
   • c. Anomalous secondary growth in Stem of Aristolochia
   • e. Calamostachys
   • f. of Short term Pollen storage

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