LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
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B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.
FIRST SEMESTER – April 2009
PB 1504 – PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE
Date & Time: 22/04/2009 / 1:00 – 4:00 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
PART – A
Answer ALL, each within 50 words: (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
- What is meant by Sexual Propagation?
- Define Agriculture
- Discuss about drip irrigation
- Mention four Indoor plants studied by you
- What is Olericulture
- Distinguish between arches and pergolas
- What are medicinal plants? Mention two examples
- Mention four important species used as cut flower
- Describe mist chamber
- Describe the principles of layering
PART – B
Answer any FIVE of the following each within 350 words. Draw diagrams Wherever necessary. (5 x 8 = 40 Marks)
- a) Discuss the importance of Horticulture
(or)
- b) Describe the general classification of vegetable crops
- a) Write notes on Hedges and edges
(or)
- b) Bring out the salient features of Hydroponics. Add a note on its merits and demerits.
- a) Write notes on bonsai and its types.
(or)
- b) Describe the types of vegetative propagation
- a) Write notes on Topiary and Ikebana
(or)
- b) Describe the Various methods of flower arrangements
- a) Describe the Botanical features of any two famous gardens of South India.
(or)
- b) Discuss about Grafting
PART – C
Answer the following, each within 1500 words. Draw diagrams wherever necessary:
(2 x 20 = 40 Marks)
- a) Explain the nursery structure
(or)
- b) Give a detailed account of rose cultivation
- a) Write an essay on Organic forming
(or)
- b) Write notes on:
- Rock garden 2. Roof garden 3. Terrace garden 4. Water garden
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