M.Sc-M.Sc Botany 2nd Sem BO - 2.1 : Systematics of Vascular Plants(University of Pune, Pune-2013)
M.Sc. - I (Semester - II)
BOTANY
BO - 2.1 : Systematics of Vascular Plants
(2008 Pattern)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks :80
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer any Five questions, selecting at least Two questions from each Section.
2) Answer to the two sections should be written in separate answer books. 3) All questions carry equal marks.
4) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
SECTION - I
Q1) Give comparative account of morphology and anatomy of ophioglossales.
Add a note on affinities with others. [16]
Q2) “Gymnosperms as prospective ancestor of angiosperms”. Discuss. [16]
Q3) Explain : [16]
a) Strobilus in selaginella.
b) Homosporous pteridophytes.
Q4) Write notes on any two of the following : [16]
a) Anamalous sec. growth in gnetales.
b) Stelar evolution.
c) Ephedra - Male and Female cones.
P.T.O.
SECTION - II
Q5) Give an outline of Cronquist system of classification. Add a note on its merits
and demerits. [16]
Q6) Explain role of phytochemistry in systematics. [16]
Q7) Comment on : [16]
a) Angiosperms as highly evolved and dominant group of plants.
b) Ecads and Ecotypes.
Q8) Write notes on the following (Any Two) : [16]
a) Field and Library tools in taxonomy.
b) Genome analysis in systematics.
c) Systematic position of Paeonia.
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