LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

       B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY

AE 02

FIRST SEMESTER – NOV 2006

         PB 1504 – PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE

 

 

Date & Time : 03-11-2006/1.00-4.00           Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part A

 

Answer All questions                                                                                (20 marks)

 

1. Choose the Correct Answer :               ( 5 x 1 = 5 marks)

 

1. The method of growing plants in nutrient solution is called
2. a) aeroponics b) hydroponics                        c) geoponics                d) agriculture.
3. Pick the odd one out.
4. a) Rose b) Jasmine                   c) Chrysanthemum      d) Cauliflower
5. Which of the following is suitable for water garden
6. a) Nelumbo                        b) Nerium                    c) Nyctanthus               d) Cereus
7. Which of the following requires transplantation
8. a) Cucumber b) Brinjal                     c) Melon                      d) Pepper
9. Defoliation is commonly practiced in
10. a) Jasmine b) Chrysanthemum      c) Rose                        d) Petunia

 

II State whether the following statements are True or False :      ( 5 x 1 = 5 marks)

 

6. Sesbania crop is used as green manure.
7. 2,4 – D is used for root initiation.
8. Ipomea is used for arches.
9. Defoliation is practiced in Rose.
10. The leading exporter of cut flowers is Holland.

 

III. Complete the following :                                                                   ( 5 x 1 = 5 marks)

 

11. Botanical Survey of India in Tamil Nadu is located at ________
12. Plants are hardened at _______.
13. Cactus and Euphorbia are suitable for ____ garden.
14. In India, pruning is done in the month of ________.
15. _______ is the state flower of Tamil Nadu.

 

 

1. Answer all, each within 50 words ( 5 x 1 = 5 marks)

 

16. What is Glasshouse?
17. Mention any two phenolics.
18. What are Pergolas?
19. Define Wintering.
20. What is Ikebana?

 

 

 

 

 

PART B         

              

Answer any five, each within 350 words only. Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                                                      ( 5 x 8 = 40 marks)

 

21. Define plant propagation. Give an account of seed propagation. Add a note on their

merits and demerits..

22. Give a brief notes on hydroponics.
23. Define: a. olericulture b. pomology    c. vermiculture d. floriculture
24. Discuss the importance of carpet beds and flower beds.
25. Give an account of Rock Gardens.
26. Elaborate on the various methods for irrigation of garden plants.
27. Elucidate the methods used in the cultivation of Rosa indica.
28. Mention the various plants that are used in the preparation of garlands and Bouquets.

 

 

PART C

                         

Answer the following, each within 1500 words only. Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                                            ( 2 x 20 = 40 marks)

 

29. a. i. What are secondary metabolites? Why some angiospermic plants are called as

medicinal plants?

1. Describe the general classification of vegetable crops.

 

(Or)

 

1. i. Describe the procedure for the cultivation of plants by pot method. Add a note on

their Dos and Don’t during pot culture.

 

1. Write notes on manure.

 

30. a. Discuss in detail about various garden practices.

 

(Or)

 

1. Bring out the methods and practices for cultivation of Jasmine. Add a note on the

varieties of Jasmine and their uses

 

 

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