Alagappa University 2007 M.Phil PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY - Question Paper

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. Describe the procedure of somatic embryo development.

2. Write an essay on protoplast culture.

3. Discuss the role of mitochondrial genome in cytoplasmic male sterility.

4. Describe the procedure of Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer in plants.

5. How will you derive herbicide tolerent plants using genetic engineering techniques?

6. What are transposans? discuss their role in transgenic plant.

7. Write notes on:
(a) T–DNA
(b) Osmatic stress
(c) Tagging and Mapping
(d) Terminator seed

8. Write short notes on the following:
(a) Barnase/ Barstar system of male sterility
(b) Antisense RNA technology
(c) Golden rice
(d) Edible vaccines.

Earning:   Approval pending.