UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

RADHA GOVIND UNIVERSITY

RAMGARH, JHARKHAND

COURSE CURRICULUM FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UNDER

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

B.Sc. (Honours in Botany)

With effect from 2018 - 2019

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

RADHA GOVIND UNIVERSITY
RAMGARH
UNDERGRAGUATE SYLLABUS BOTANY

Distribution of marks will be as follows:-

Each Theory paper will consists of 150 marks (two core papers of 75 marks each)
consisting of 120 marks (60 each in both the core papers) from end semester, 30
marks (30 marks each in both the core papers)from mid semester and attendance .
Each practical paper will be of 50 marks (25 each in two core papers), out of
which 40 marks (20 marks in both core papers) will be end semester and 10 marks
(5 marks in each mid semester). The 5% marks on attendance in the subject
concerned will be as per regulation (Theory & Practical).
 SEMESTER – I
Core course I : Microbiology and Phycology
(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)
THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full Marks: 60 Time: 03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.
UNIT 1: VIRUSES (8 lectures)
Discovery, living & non-living characterization, general structure with special
reference to bacteriophage and TMV.
UNIT 2: BACTERIA (8 lectures)
Discovery, general characteristics, mycoplasma,cell structures and reproduction
UNIT 3: APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY (4 lectures)
Economic importance of bacteria with reference to their role in agriculture and
industry (fermentation and medicine).
UNIT 4: ALGAE (8 lectures)
General characteristics; Classification proposed by Fritsch.
UNIT 5: CYANOPHYTA (5 lectures)
General characteristics, morphology and life cycle of Nostoc.
UNIT 6: CHLOROPHYTA (6 lectures)
General characteristics; morphology and life cycle of Volvox and Oedogonium.
UNIT 7: CHAROPHYTA (2 lectures)
General characteristics; morphology and life cycle of Chara.
UNIT 8: XANTHOPHYTA (3 lectures)
General characteristics; morphology and life cycle of Vaucheria.
UNIT 9: PHAEOPHYTA (6 lectures)
General characteristics; morphology and life cycle of Ectocarpus.
UNIT 10: RHODOPHYTA (6 lectures)
General characteristics; morphology and life cycle of Batrachospermum.
UNIT 11: APPLIED PHYCOLOGY (4 lectures)
Economic importance of algae.

Suggested readings
1. Vashishishta, B.R., Singh, V.P., and Sinha A.K.(2014) Botany for Degree
Students (Algae) S.Chand& Company Ltd.
2. Gangulee,H.C. and Kar, A.K. 2012, College Botany Volume-II
 3. Lee, R.E. (2008), Phycology, Cambridge university Press, Cambridge. 4th
edition.
4. Prescott, L.M., Harley J.P., Klein D.A. (2005), Microbiology, McGraw Hill,
India. 6th edition.
5. Kumar, H.D. (1999). Introductory Phyology, affiliated East-West Press,
Delhi.
6. Pelczar, M.J, (2001) Microbiology, 5th edition, Tata McGraw-hill co, New
Delhi.
7. Sharma,P.D.(2014) Microbiology. Rastogi Publication, Meerut

Core Courses II : Biomolecules and cell

(Credits : Theory-4, Practical-2)
THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full Marks: 60 Time:3hrs
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

BIOMOLECULES (22 lectures)

Unit 1: Carbohydrates: Nomenclature and classification, Role of
monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides.
Unit 2: Proteins :Structures of amino acids; Protein structure – primary,
secondary, tertiary and quaternary; biological roles of proteins.
Unit 3:Nucleic acids: Structure of nitrogenous bases; Structure and function of
nucleotide; types of nucleic acids; structure of B-DNA, Compare with Z- DNA;
Types of RNA; structure of tRNA.
UNIT 4: ENZYMES (6 lectures)
Definition, History of its discovery, Structure of enzyme: holoenzyme, apoenzyme.
Prosthetic group, Cofactors, mechanism of enzyme action. Factors affecting
enzyme activity.

UNIT 5: THE CELL (4 lectures)

Ultra structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell.
CELL WALL,PLASMA MEMBRANE&NUCLEUS (8 lectures)
Chemistry, Structure and Function of plant cell wall, Plasma Membrane and
Nucleus.
CELL ORGANELLES (12 lectures)
Chloroplast, Mitochondria,Peroxisome, Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi Apparatus,
Lysosomes and Ribosomes: Structure & Functions.
UNIT 5: CELL DIVISION (8 lectures)
Mitosis, Meiosis and cancer.
Suggested Readings
1. Camphell, MK (2012) Biochemistry, 7th ed., published by Cengage
Learning.
2. Camphell, PN and Smith AD (2011) Biochemistry illustrated, 4 th ed.,
Published by Churchill Livingstone.
3. Tymoezko JL, Berg JM and Stryer L (2012) Biochemistry; A short course,
2nd ed. W.H.Freeman.
4. Berg JM, Tymoezko JL, and Stryer L (2011) Biochemistry, W.H.Freeman
and Company.
5. Nelson DL and Cox MM (2008) Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 5th
ed. W.H. Freeman and Company.
6. Karp, G.(2010), Cell Biology, John Wiley & Sons, U.S.A. 6th edition.
7. Hardin, J., Becker, G., Skliensmith, L.J, (2012), Becker’s World of the Cell,
Pearson Education Inc. U.S.A. 8th edition.
8. Cooper, G.M, and Hausman, R.E. 2009 The Cell: A Molecular Approach, 5th
edition, ASM Press & Sunderland, Washington, D.C, Sinauer Associates,
MA.
9. Becker, W.M, Kleinsmith, L.J., Hardin, J. and Bertoni, G.P. 2009 The World
of the cell, 7thedition, Pearson Benjamin Cummings Publishing, San
Francisco.

PRACTICAL F.M. – 40
Microbiology
1. Structure of Bacteriophage and TMV by photographs.
2. Forms of Bacteria by slides/photographs.
3. Gram staining technique.
Phycology
4. Study of vegetative and reproductive structures of Nostoc, Volvox,
Oedogonium, Chara, Vaucheria, Ectocarpus and Batrachospermum by
preparing temporary slides and also by permanent slides.
5. Qualitative tests for carbohydrates and proteins.
6. Study of different stages of mitosis and meiosis by preparing temporary
slides & also by permanent slides.
Examination F.M.40 Time- 3 hrs

1. Preparation of temporary slides of any one algae included in the syllabus -10
2. Biochemical test of carbohydrates or protein - 5
3. Spotting 2x5 - 10
4. Viva -07
5. Class record & collection - 8
 SEMESTER – II
CORE COURSE III: Mycology and Phytopathology
(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)
THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full marks: 60 Time:03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.
UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO TRUE FUNGI (6 lectures)
Definition, General characteristics and Classification by Ainsworth.
UNIT 2: MASTIGOMYCOTINA (4 lectures)
General account and Life cycle of Synchytrium and Phytophthora.
UNIT 3: ZYGOMYCOTINA (2 lectures)
Generalcharacteristics and Life Cycle of Albugo
UNIT 4: ASCOMYCOTINA (10
lectures)
General characteristics and life cycle of Peziza.
UNIT 5: BASIDIOMYCOTINA (8 lectures)
General characteristics and life cycle of Puccinia.
UNIT 6: ALLIED GROUP (2 lectures)
General characteristics of Slime molds.
UNIT 7: DEUTEROMYCOTINA (4 lectures)
General characteristics and Life cycle of Alternaria and Cercospora.
UNIT 8: SYMBIOTIC ASSOCIATIONS (4 lectures)
Lichen – Occurrence; General characteristics; and types and Economic
Importance.
UNIT 9: APPLIED MYCOLOGY (10
lectures)
Application of fungi in food industry (Fermentation, Organic acids, enzymes,
antibiotics); IPM and Biopesticides.
UNIT10: PHYTOPATHOLOGY (10 lectures)
General symptoms; etiology and control of following diseases-
1. Citrus canker
2. Loose smut of wheat
3. Red rot of sugarcane
4. Early blight of potato
5. White rust of crucifer
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Suggested Reading
1. Agrios, G.N. 1997 Plant Pathology, 4th edition, Academic Press, U.K.
2. Alexopoulos, C.J., Mims, C.W, Blackwell, M.(1996). Introductory
Mycology, John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Singapore, 4th edition.
3. Webster, J. and Weber, R.(2007), Intoduction to Fungi, Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge, 3rd edition.
4. Sethi, I.K. and Walia, S.K.(2011). Textbook of Fungi and their Allies,
Macmillan Publishers India Ltd.
5. Sharma, P.D, (2011), Plant Pathology, Rastogi Publication, Meerut, India.

CORE COURSE IV :Archegoniate

(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)
THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full marks: 60 Time: 03Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.
UNIT 1: BRYOPHYTES (20 lectures)
General characteristics and life cycle of
1. Marchantia
2. Anthoceros
3. Sphagnum
4. Evolution of Gametophyte and Sporophyte in Bryophytes.
5. Economic importance of bryophytes.
UNIT 2: PTERIDOPHYTA (20 lectures)
A) General characteristics of Pteridophytes
B) Classification, Morphology, Anatomy and Reproduction(developmental
stages not included) of
1. Rhynia
2. Lycopodium
3. Selaginella
4. Equisetum
C) Apogamy and Apospory
D) Heterospory and Seed habit
E) Stelar evolution.
UNIT 3: GYMNOSPERMS (20 lectures)
General characteristics of gymnosperms
Morphology, Anatomy and Reproduction (Developmental details not to be
included) of
1. Pinus and
2. Gnetum
Suggested Reading
1. Vashistha, P.C., Sinha, A.K.Kumar, A.(2010), Pteridophyta. S.Chand, Delhi,
India.
2. Bhatnagar, S.P. &Moitra, A.(1996), Gymnosperms, New Age International
(P) Ltd Publishers, New Delhi, India.
3. Parihar, N.S, (1991), An introduction to Embryophyta : Vol. 1. Bryophyta,
Cental Book Deposit, Allahabad.
4. Raven, P.H., Johnson, G.B.Losos, J.B.,Singer, S.R. (2005), Biology, Tata
MeGraw Hill, Delhi.
5. Vander – poorteri 2009 Introduction to Bryophyta, COP.
6. Prasad, C. (2013) An Introduction to Pteridophyta, Emkay Publication, New
Delhi, India.

Practical F.M. 40marks

1. Study of All genus of fungi, Bryophyta, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperm
(included in the syllabus) by preparing temporary slides and by permanent
slides.
2. Study of different forms of lichen by photographs
3. Identification of disease (included in syllabus)

EXAMINATION F.M. 40marks Time- 3hrs

1. Preparation of temporary slides of any one genus (included in syllabus)-10
2. Disease identification (Any two disease included in syllabus)
a. Name of disease
b. Name of host
c. Name of agent 2x 21/2 - 05
3. Spotting – 5x2 -10
4. Viva - 07
5. Class records, collection & models - 08
 SEMESTER - III
Core Course V : Anatomy of Angiosperms
(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)

THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full marks: 60 Time:03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF PLANT ANATOMY

(2 lectures)
UNIT 1: TISSUES (14 lectures)
Classification of tissues: Simple and complex tissues and secretary time.

UNIT 2: STEM (8 lectures)

Types of vascular bundles: Structure of dicot and monocot stem.

UNIT 3: LEAF (6 lectures)

Structure of dicot and monocot leaf.

UNIT 4: ROOT (8 lectures)

Structure of dicot and monocot root.

UNIT 5: VASCULAR CAMBIUM (10 lectures)

Structure, function and seasonal activity of cambium, Anomalous secondary
growth in Boerhaavia and Dracaena.

UNIT 6: PERIDERM (4 lectures)

Development and composition of periderm, Lenticels and rhytidome.
Sapwood, Heartwood, early & late wood, tyloses.

UNIT 7: ADAPTIVE AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS (6 lectures)

Epidermal tissue system, cuticle, stomata, trichomes, Anatomical adaptation of
xerophytes & hydrophytes.

Suggested Readings
1. Dickison, W.C.(2000). Integrative plant Anatomy. Harcourt Academic
Press, USA.
2. Fahn. A.(1974), Plant Anatomy, Pergmon Press. USA
3. Mauseth, J.D.(1998), Plant Anatomy. The Berjammin/ Cummings Publisers,
USA.
4. Esau. K.(1977). Anatomy of seed plants. John Wiley & Sons. Inc., Delhi.

Core Course VI :ECONOMIC BOTANY

(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)

THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full marks: 60 Time: 03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: CEREALS (6 lectures)

Wheat & Rice.

Unit 2: LEGUMES (6 lectures)

Arhar, Pea, Gram &Moong

UNIT 3: SPICES (8 lectures)

Fennel, saffron, clove, black pepper.

UNIT 4: BEVERAGES (6 lectures)

Tea

UNIT 5: OIL AND FATS (8 lectures)

Groundnut, Linseed and Brassica and coconut.

UNIT 6: DRUGS-YIELDING PLANTS(6 lectures)

Rauvolfia, Azadiracta, Ocimum, Papaver, Emblica, Aloe

UNIT 7: PLANT DRUG ABUSE (6 lectures)

Opoids, & cocaine.

UNIT 8: TIMBER PLANTS (6 lectures)

Teak, Shisham& Sal.

UNIT 9: FIBRES (6 lectures)

Cotton & Jute.

UNIT 10: SUGAR YIELDING PLANTS (2 lectures)

Sugarcane.

Suggested Readings
1. Kochhar, S.L., (2012). Economic Botany in Tropics, MacMillan & Co. New
Delhi, India.
2. Wickens, GE. (2001), Economic Botany: Principles & Practices, Kluwer
Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.
3. Chrispeels. M.J. and Sadava. D.E. (2003). Plants, Genes and Agriculture,
Jones & Bartlett. Publishers.
Core Course VII :GENETICS
(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)

THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full marks: 60 Time: 03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: MENDELIAN GENETICS & ITS EXTENSION (18 lectures)

Mendel’s laws of inheritance, Incomplete dominance and co-dominance, Epistatis,
Complementary and Duplicate genes.

UNIT 2: EXTRACHROMOSOMAL INHERITANCE (8 lectures)

Cytoplasmic inheritance: Variation in four O’clock plant & infective heredity-
Kappa particles in Paramecium.

UNIT 3: LINKAGE AND CROSSING OVER (12 lectures)

Mechanism and significance of Linkage and crossing over

UNIT 4: VARIATION IN CHROMOSOME NUMBER & STRUCTURE

(8 lectures)
Deletion, Duplication, Inversion, Translocation, Euploidy, Aneuploidy, origin of
Rhapho-brassica & Triticale.

UNIT 5: GENE MUTATIONS (8 lectures)

Types of mutations, Molecular basis of mutations, Mutagens– Physical and
chemical, Role of mutation in crop improvement.

Suggested Readings
1. Gardner, E.J., Simmons, M.J., Snustad, D.P. (1991). Principles of Genetics.
John Wiley & sons. India 8th edition.
2. Snustad, D.P. and Simmons, M.J. (2010) Principles of Genetics, John Wiley
& Sons, Inc., India. 5th edition.
3. Klug, W.S., Cummings, M.R., Speneer. C.A. (2012). Concepts of Genetics.
Benjamin Cummings, USA. 10th edition.
4. Griffiths, A.J.F, Wessler, S.R., Carroll, S.B., Doebley. I. (2010).
Introduction to Genetic Analysis. W.H. Freeman and Co., U.S.A., 10 th
edition.
PRACTICAL F.M. 40
1. Study of anatomical details of root, stems and leaf by preparing temporary
slide and also by permanent slide or by photographs.
2. Study of anomalous structure of Boerhaavia stem and Dracaena stem by
preparing temporary slide and by permanent slide or by photographs.
3. Study of parenchyma, collenchymes, sclerenchyma and different
components of Xylem and Phloem by photographs.
4. Adaptive anatomy- xerophytes and hydrophytes by preparing temporary
slides.
5. Testing good fit or not by chi-square method.

PRATICAL EXAMINATION F.M. 40

1. Prepare a temporary slide of Boerhaavia stem/ Dracaena stem -10
2. Identification of 5 plants of economic botany. ( only botanical name and
Family Name) -10
3. Spotting 2x4 - 08
4. Viva-voice - 06
5. Record, collection & Models - 06
 SKILL ENHANCING COURSE SEMESTER III
PLANTS AND HUMAN WELFARE

FM- 60

In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: Utility of Plants in relation to human beings, General introduction & its
objectives.

UNIT 2: Common name, scientific name, methods of Cultivation and Production

and uses of the following-

Cereals – Rice, Wheat, Maize

Pulses- Arhar, Moong, Lentil, Gram.

UNIT 3: Common name, scientific name, cultivation, along with the role of
climatic factors and uses of the following-

Fibres- Cotton , Jute

Wood- Sal, Teak, Shisam

UNIT 4: Common name, scientific name, cultivation and uses of following-

Spices- Clove, Black peeper, Saffron, Coriander.

Medicinal plants- Neem, Amla, Tulsi, Turmeric, Garlic.

 SEMESTER - IV
Core Course VIII : Molecular Biology
(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)

THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full marks: 60 Time:03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: Nucleic Acids (2 lectures)

Historical perspective: DNA as the carrier of genetic information (Griffith’s
Hershey & Chase)
UNIT 2: Structure of DNA and RNA (14 lectures)
DNA structure, Watson and Crick Model of DNA, Types of DNA, Organization of
DNA of prokaryotes, RNA structure, nucleosome model, Chromatin structure –
Euchromatine, heterochromatine – Constitutive & Facultative heterochromatic.
Polytene and Lampbrush chromosome.

UNIT 3: Replication of DNA (8 lectures)

Mechanism of DNA replication, Enzymes involved in DNA replication

UNIT 4: Central Dogma and Genetic Code (6 lectures)

General account of Central dogma and genetic code.

UNIT 5: Mechanism of Transcription (8 lectures)

Transcription in prokaryotes and transcription in Eukaryotes.

UNIT 6: Translation (10 lectures)

Process of translation in Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes, Proteins involved in
translation, Inhibitors of protein synthesis.
UNIT 7: Regulation of Gene expression (4 lectures)
Regulation of gene expression in Prokaryotes, Operon – inducible system – Lac
operon, Repressible system, Tryptophan operon.

Core Course IX :Plant Ecology and Phytogeopgraphy

(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)

THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full marks: 60 Time: 03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: Introduction (6 lectures)

Basic concept, levels of organization, Inter-relationship between the world and the
environment.

Unit 2: Soil (6 lectures)

Importance, origin, formation, composition; Physical and Chemical and biological
components, Soil profile.

UNIT 3: Water (8 lectures)

Importance, States of water in Environment, Atmospheric moisture, Precipitation
types (rain, fog, snow, hail, des), Hydrological cycle.

UNIT 4: Plant Communities (6 lectures)

Analytic and synthetic characters, Species diversity, index, Miche, Mechanism of
successin – Hydrosere & Xerosere,

UNIT 5: Ecosystem (8 lectures)

Basic concept, component of ecosystem, types of ecosystem, Grass land and Pond
ecosystem, Food wave, Food chain and Ecological pyramid.

UNIT 6: Functional aspect of Ecosystem

Air pollution, Water pollution, noise pollution – Cause, effect & control, green
house effect.

Core Course X :Systematics

(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)

THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full marks: 60 Time: 03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: Taxonomic Aids (18 lectures)

Herbarium and botanical gardens, E-flora, Documentation, Flor monographs,
journals, Single access & multi-access.

UNIT 2: Taxonomic Hierarchy (8 lectures)

Concept of species, Genes and family

UNIT 3: Botanical nomenclature (12 lectures)

Principles of International code of botanical nomenclature. Typification, anther
citation, valid publication.

UNIT 4: System of classification (8 lectures)

Bentham and Hooker’s system of classification, Hutchinson’s system of
classification.

UNIT 5: Study of following families (8 lectures)

1. Ranunculaceue
2. Solanaceue
3. Apocyanaceue
4. Lamiaceae
5. Poaceae
6. verberaceeae
PRACTICAL F.M.- 40
6. Watson and Crick model of DNA, nucleosome model, polytene and
Lambrush chromosome by photographs
7. Study of DNA replication mechanism by photographs
8. Photographs establishing nucleic acid as a genetic material.
9. Study of pond-ecosystem, grass land ecosystem, Food wave, Food chain by
photographs.
10. Studies of families included in the syllabus
11. Study of water; air and noise pollution by photographs.

PRATICAL EXAMINATION F.M. 40

6. Describe the floral characters of any one family with including floral
formula & floral diagram. 10
7. Describe the Watson & Crick model of DNA by photographs. 08
8. Spotting (5 X 2 ) 10
9. Viva voce 06
10. Class record, collection, model 06
 Semester: - IV (Skill Enhancement Course)

Nursery Technique F.M.- 60

In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: (6 lectures)
Nursery – Definition, objectives and scope.

Unit 2: (6 lectures)
Cultivation of ornamental plants like cycas, palm, Aloe vera, Croton & Rhoco.

UNIT 3: (8 lectures)
Cultivation of Flowers like Rose, Hibiscus, Marigold, nerium, Chrysanthemum,
Dahlia, orchid.

UNIT 4: (6 lectures)
Cultivation of vegetables like – Potato, onion, Bringal, Lady’s finger, Carrot,
Radish, Chilli. Storage and marketing procedures.

UNIT 5: (8 lectures)
Preparation of flower beds – Through simple illustrations.
Suggested Readings
5. Bose, T.K. and Mukharjeee.D. 1972 – Garderning in India, Oxford and IBH
publishing Co., New Delhi
6. Saudhu, m.K. 1989. Plant propagation, Wile Estern ltd. Bangalore.
7. Kumar, n. 1997 – Introduction to Horticulture, Ragalakshmi publication,
Nagercoil.
Edmond Musser and Andres, Fundamentals of Horticulture, McGraw Hill Book
Co., New Delhi
 SEMESTER- V
Core Course XI: Reproductive Biology Of Angiosperms
(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)

THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full Marks: 60 Time:03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: ANTHER (4 lectures)

Anther wall: structure and function, microsporogenesis.

UNIT 2: POLLEN BIOLOGY (8 lectures)

Microgametogenesis & Palynology and scope (a brief account).

UNIT 3: OVULE (10 lectures)

Structure, Types, Female gametophyte- megasporogenesis (monosporic, bisporic
and tetrasporic) and megagametogenesis (details of Polygonum type; organization
and structure of mature embryo sac.

UNIT 4: POLLINATION AND FERTILIZATION (8 lectures)

Pollination types and significance, path of pollen tube in pistil; double fertilization
and triple fusion.

UNIT 5: ENDOSPERM (6 lectures)

Types, development, structure and functions.

UNIT 6: EMBRYO (6 lectures)

Development of dicot embryo and monocot embryo

UNIT 7: SEED (4 lectures)

Structure, importance and dispersal mechanisms.

UNIT 8: POLYEMBROYONY & APOMIXES (6 lectures)

Introduction, classification; causes & application.
Suggested Readings
1. Bhojwani, S.S and Bhatnagar, S.P.(2011). The Embryology of Angiosperms,
Vikas Publishing House. Delhi 5th edition.
2. Shivanna, K.R. (2013). Pollen Biology and Biotechnology, Oxford and IBH
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. Delhi.
3. Raghavan, V.(2000). Development Biology of Flowering plants, Springer,
Netherlands.
4. Johri, B.M. I(1984), Embryology of Angiosperms, Springer- Verlag,
Netherlands.

Core Course XII: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)

THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full Marks: 60 Time:03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: PLANT WATER RELATIONSHIP (14 lectures)

Water Potential, water absorption by roots, pathway of water movement, symplast,
apoplast, transmembrane pathways, root pressure, guttation.Ascent of sap-
cohesion-tension theory.Transpiration and factors affecting transpiration,
antitanspirants, mechanism of stomatal movement.

UNIT 2: MINERAL NUTRITION (10 lectures)

Essential and beneficial elements macro and micronutrients, methods criteria for
essentiality, mineral deficiency symptoms, roles of essential elements,
Hydroponics.

UNIT 3: TRANSLOCATION IN THE PHLOEM (10 lectures)

Mechanism of Translocation in phloem.
UNIT 4: PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS (16 lectures)
Discovery, chemical nature (basic structure), roles of Auxin, Gibberellins,
Cytokinins.

UNIT 5: PHYSIOLOGY OF FLOWERING (10 lectures)

Photoperiodism, florigen concept, vernalization, seed dormancy.

Suggested Readings
1. Hopkins, W.G. and Huner, A.(2008). Introduction to Plant Physiology. John
Wiley and Sons. U.S.A. 4th edition.
2. Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Mᴓller, I.M and Murphy, A (2015). Plant Physiology
and development. Sinauer Associates Inc. USA 6th edition.
3. Bajracharya D. (1999). Experiments in Plant Physiology-A Laboratory
Manual, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.

PRATICAL 40 marks
1. Embryo Dissection
2. Determination of water potential of given tissue (potato tuber) by weight
method.
3. Calculation of stomatal frequency from the two surfaces of leaves of a
mesophyte.
4. Study of structure of anthers, types of ovules, structure of a mature embryo
sac by photographs.

5. To determine the rate of transpiration by Farmer’s and Ganong’s potometer.

PRATICAL EXAMINATION F.M.- 40 Time- 3 hrs

1. To determine the rate of transpiration by Farmer’s photometer/ Ganong’s
potometer.
OR
Embryo Dissection (of dicot embryo) -10
2. Draw a well labeled diagram of a typical mature embryo sac – 10
3. Spotting ( 2x5 ) -10
4. Class records, charts, models. – 08
5. Viva-voice -07
 DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE (DSE)

PAPER- BIOFERTILIZER

Full Marks:60

In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: GENERAL ACCOUNT ABOUT THE MICROBES AS

BIOFERTILIZER:-

a. Rhizobium- Isolation, Identification, mass multiplication

b. Azotobacter: Isolation, Identification, and mass multiplication

UNIT 2: Cyanobacteria ( blue gren algae), Azolla and Anabaena association,

Nitrogen fixation, Factors affecting growth.

UNIT 3: Mycorrizal association – a brief account, colonization of VAM, its

influence on crop plants.Mycorrhiza as biofertilizer.

UNIT 4: Organic farming: Green manuring and Organic fertilizes, Recycling of

biodegradable, municipal ,agricultural and industrial
wastes,Biocomposting,Method of Vermicomposting – field application.

Suggested Readings:-
1. Dubey, R.C. – 2005, Atext book of Biotechnology – S.Chand Co, New
Delhi.
2. Kumaresan , V-2005, - Biotechnology, Saras publication, New delhi.
3. John Jothi Prakash, E. 2004, Outline of Plant –Biotechnology, New Delhi.
4. Sathe, T.V- 2004, Vermiculture and organic –Farming- Daya publication
5. Subha Rao, N.S. – 2000, Soil Microbiology – Oxford and IBH publishers,
New Delhi.
6. Vayas, S.C. Vayas, S.Modi, H.A. 1998- Biofertilizer and Organic farming-
Akta Prakashan- Nadiad.
 Natural Resource Management

FULL MARKS:60
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: Natural resources, Definition, types. Sustainable utilization- Concept,

approaches, (Economical, Socio- cultural, Ecological).
UNIT 2: Land- Soil degradation and management- Water- Fresh water
estuaries, wet lands, threats, and management strategies.
UNIT 3: a. Biological Resource - Biodiversity- Definition and types,
Significance, threat and management.
c. Forest- Definition, Importance and management.
UNIT 4: Energy- Renewable and Non renewable sources.
UNIT 5: National and International efforts in resource management.

PRACTICALS (DSE- I & II) F.M.- 40

1. Isolation technique of Rhizobium & Azotobacter

2. Cyanobacteria- study with the help of Photographs.

3. Methods of Organic farming through illustrations (Project work)

4. Identification of Plants included in syllabus with reference to scientific name

and preparation of flower bud.

EXAMINATION – FULL MARKS- 40

1. Isolation technique of Rhizobium/ Azotobacter - 10

2. Study of Cyanobacteria ( with Photographs) – 05
3. Spotting- 5 specimens for identification- with scientific names. 5X2= 10.
4. Viva- Voice 07
5. Records/ projects 08
 SEMESTER- VI
Core Course XIII: PLANT METABOLISM
(Credits : Theory-4, Practical -2)

THEORY
Lectures: 60
Full Marks: 60 Time:03 Hrs.
In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: CONCEPTS OF METABOLISM (6 lectures)

Introduction, anabolic, catabolic and amphibolic pathway.

UNIT 2: CARBON ASSIMILATION (14 lectures)

Historical background, photochemical reactions, photosynthetic electron transport,
PSI, PSII, CO2 reduction, red drop Emerson effect, Quantum Yield, C3, C4 Cycle,
photorespiration, photophosphorylation.

UNIT 3: CARBON OXIDATION (10 lectures)

Glycolysis, oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate, TCA Cycle, anaerobic
reactions, mitochondrial electron transport.
UNIT 4: ATP- SYNTHESIS (8 lectures)
Mechanism of ATP synthesis, substrate level phosphorylation, (oxidative and
photophosphorylation).

UNIT 5: LIPIDS METABOLISM (8 lectures)

Introduction, saturated & unsaturated fatty acid, β-oxidation.

UNIT 6: NITROGEN METABOLISM (8 lectures)

Biological nitrogen fixation , Reductive amination& Transamination.

Suggested Readings
1. Hopkins, W.G. and Huner, A.(2008). Introduction to Plant Physiology. John
Wiley and Sons.
 2. Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Mᴓller, I.M and Murphy, A (2015). Plant Physiology
and development. Sinauer Associates Inc. USA 6th edition.
3. Harborne, J.B. (1973). Phytochemical Methods. John Wiley & Sons. New
York.

Core Course XIV : Plant Biotechnology

(Credits : Theory – 4, Practical -2)

THEORY
Lectures : 60
Full Marks : 60 Time : 03 Hrs.

In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

1. Plant Tissue Culture (20 Lectures)

Histtory : Basic requirement of tissue culture, Technique, Prospect and
application , Totipotency, Organogenesis, Embryogenesis, Protoplast
Isolation ,micropropagation, Somatic hybridization, anther culture, pollen
culture, Cyropreservation , Germplasm Conservation.

2. Recombinant DNA Technology ( 25 Lectures)

Tools, Restriction endonucleases Eco-RI Bam H1, Sal-1, Plasmid, Cloning
Vectors; Properties, (PBR-322, Cosmid, Lambda phage, Shuttle vector
YEP), Ti- Plasmid, Process and application of r-DNA technology, genomic
and c-DNA library, PCR technology, Blotting – Northern and southern,
DNA – finger printing .
3. Application of Bio- technology (15 lectures)
 Pest resistant (Bt-cotton), Transgenic crops with improved quality traits
(Flavr savr tomato, Golden rice), Impact of transgenic crops on society.

Practical
Full Marks : 40 Time : 03 Hrs.
1. Separation of Pigments by Chromatography method.
2. Experiment Showing O2 is evolved during photo synthesis
3. Experiment Showing that light is essential for photo synthesis. -
4. Experiment Showing that light is essential for photo synthesis.
5. Study of anther, embryo, endosperm culture, micro propagation and somatic
hybridization through photographs.
6. Photographs from biotechnology

Practical exam F.M.- 40 Time- 3hrs

1. Effect of CO2 or light is essential for photo synthesis or O2 is evolved
during photo synthesis -10
2. Study of biotechnological experiments related to the syllabus through
photographs -05
3. Spotting -2x5 -10
4. Viva voce -07
5. Practical record and Model -08
SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Bhojwani, S.S. and Razdan, M.K., (1996). Plant Tissue Culture : Theory and
Practice. Elsevier Science Amsterdam. The Netherlsands.
2. Gilick, B.R., Pasternak, J.J. (2003). Molecular Biotechnology – Principles
and Applications of recombinant DNA. ASM Press, Washington.
3. Bhojwani, S.S. and Bhatnagar, S.P. (2011)., The Embryology of
Angiosperms. Vikas Publication House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 5th edition.
4. Snustad, D.P. and Simmons, M.J (2010). Principles of Genetics. John Wiley
and Sons, U.K. 5TH edition.
5. Stewart, C.N. Jr. (2008). Plant Biotechnology &Genetics : Principles,
Techniques and Applications. John Willey & Sons Inc. U.S.A.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE SEMESTER VI

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & WASTE MANAGEMENT

FM- 60

In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: Understanding Ecosystems, Population, Community, Components of

Ecosystems.

UNIT 2: Destruction of Ecosystem due to changing pattern of land use,

Migration, Transportation, Urbanization, Industrialization, Environmental Impact
Assessment.

UNIT 3: Need for management of waste, safe disposal of waste.

UNIT 4: a. World Conservation strategy

b. Legal Provisions for waste management

c. Swacchh Bharat Abhiyaan- Your Suggestions.

UNIT 4: a. Global warming, Green house effects

b. Consequences of climate change

SUGGESTED READINGS:-

1. Ecology & Environment

Sharma , P.D.- Rastogi Publication- Meerut.
 DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE (DSE)
INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

FM- 60

In all eight questions of equal value (15 marks each) will be set, out of which
examinee shall have to answer four questions. Q. No. 1 will be compulsory,
consisting of eight very short answer type questions, each of three marks, out of
these short questions, examinee shall have to answer any five short questions.

UNIT 1: Biogas- Process & Importance- Need, Merit & scope

UNIT 2: Bioremediation, Role of microbes in waste maqnagement,

Bioremediation of a) Hydrocarbons b) Industrial wastes c) Xenobiotics,
Biomining, Bioreactors.

UNIT 3: Microbial flora of water- water pollution, sewage, algal bloom. BOD,
COD, Eutrophication.

UNIT 4: a) Microbes in Agriculture Biological fixation, Mycorriza, Isolation of

root nodule bacteria.

b) Microbial products of Industrial value- Organic acids, Alcohols,

Antibiotics, Downstream processing & uses.

UNIT 5: Bioleaching – General account.

SUGGESTED READINGS:-

1. Pelzar. M.J. JR. Chen E.C.S. Krieg, N.R (2010) Microbiology- An

application based approach, Tata MC Graw Hill Education pvt. Ltd. New
Delhi
2. Tortora, G.J. Funke, B.R. Case, C.L. (2007), Microbiology, Pearson
Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, U.S.A. 9th edition
3. Dubey, R.C. – 2015, A. Text book of Biotechnology S. Chand & Co. Pvt.
Ltd- New Delhi.
 4. Ramawat, K.G. & Goyal, Shaily- 2015, Comprehensive Biotechnology-
S.chand & Co. N ew Delhi.

PRACTICAL – FM-40

1. Study of Plant Community/ Vegetation of College Campus, by Quadrate

method , Measurement of frequency and density.
2. Study of microbial flora of water samples.
3. Project on Waste management for clean, green Campus.
4. Principles and functioning of instrument in Microbiology Laboratory ( any
two)
5. Sterilization technique & Preparation of culture media.

EXAMINATION – F. M.- 40 Time- 3 hrs

1. Study of Plant Community by Quadrat method- frequency & density 15

2. Description of one Instrument of Microbiology- Laboratory. 05
3. Spotting – 2 photographs ( from syllabus) 05
4. Viva voice 05
5. Records/ Project 10