LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.
FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012
PB 1507/PB 1504 – PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE
Date : 02-05-2012 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 1:00 – 4:00
PART – A
Answer all the questions, each answer within 50 words only: (10 x 2 =20 Marks)
- Define Olericulture.
- Mention the advantages of Pruning
- What is mist chamber?
- How will you select a pot?
- What is a Pergola?
- Give the principle of a Bottle Garden.
- Define transplanting with an example.
- State two advantages of mulching
- Define Ikebana.
- What are cut flowers?
PART – B
Answer the following questions, each answer within 500 words;
Draw diagrams wherever necessary: (5x 7 = 35 Marks)
- (a) Name any three garden implements and their uses.
(or)
(b) Describe any two famous gardens of India.
- (a) Explain the mechanism of Potting and Repotting.
(or)
(b) Discuss the process and importance of Vermicomposting.
- (a) Write briefly on Terrace Gardening.
(or)
(b) Describe the parts of a garden.
- (a) Comment on any three garden operations.
(or)
(b) Write short notes on Garlands.
- (a) How will you prolong the vase life of cut flowers?
(or)
(b) Describe the different methods of flower arrangement.
PART – C
Answer any THREE of the following questions, each answer not exceeding 1200 words;
Draw diagrams wherever necessary: (3 x 15 = 45 Marks)
- Write an essay on Hydroponics.
- Discuss the art of Bonsai.
- Describe the cultural practices of Jasmine and Rose.
- Explain the methods of vegetative propagation.
- Describe Floral bouquets and Hair decoration
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