Bangalore University 2009-1st Sem B.Sc Biotechnology Vester , - Question Paper

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY Max. Marks:60
Time: three hours
Instruction: Draw diagrams where necessary.

SECTION-A 5x2=10

I. ans any 5 of the subsequent

1)Meristem culture

2)Phytoalexin

3)Explant

4)Auxin

5)Protoplast viability test

6)Synthetic seed

SECTION-B

II.Answer any 4 of the following: 4x5=20

7)Write a note on the intellectual property right and its protection.

8)Explain the significance of in vitro pollination and fertilization.

9)mention the application of organ culture.

10) Comment on the significance of somatic embryogenesis.

11)Write the advantage and disadvantage of edible vaccine.


III.Answer any 3 of the subsequent : 3x10=30

12)Describe the different aspests techniques used in plant tissue culture.

13)Explain the in vitro methods of haploid plant production.add a note on the significance of
haploid plants.

14)Describe the clonal propagation of elite species.

15)Explain the process of transformation in plant using Agarobacterium.

Earning:   Approval pending.