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)

 

1. Define Olericulture.
2. Mention the advantages of Pruning
3. What is mist chamber?
4. How will you select a pot?
5. What is a Pergola?
6. Give the principle of a Bottle Garden.
7. Define transplanting with an example.
8. State two advantages of mulching
9. Define Ikebana.
10. What are cut flowers?

 

PART – B

 

Answer the following questions, each answer within 500 words;

 Draw diagrams wherever necessary:                                                                  (5x 7 = 35 Marks)

 

11. (a) Name any three garden implements and their uses.

(or)

(b) Describe any two famous gardens of India

 

12. (a) Explain the mechanism of Potting and Repotting.

(or)

(b) Discuss the process and importance of Vermicomposting.

 

13. (a) Write briefly on Terrace Gardening.

(or)

(b) Describe the parts of a garden.

 

14. (a) Comment on any three garden operations.

(or)

(b) Write short notes on Garlands.

 

15. (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)

 

16. Write an essay on Hydroponics.

 

17. Discuss the art of Bonsai.

 

18. Describe the cultural practices of Jasmine and Rose.

 

19. Explain the methods of vegetative propagation.

 

20. Describe Floral bouquets and Hair decoration.

 

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