M.Sc-M.Sc BioTechnology 4th Sem BT - 44C : Agricultural Biotechnology(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                                      M.Sc. (Semester - IV)

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

BT - 44C : Agricultural Biotechnology

(2008 Pattern)

Time : 3 Hours]                                                                                            [Max. Marks :60

Instructions to the candidates :

1) Attempt a total of five questions selecting atleast two questions from each section. 2) Answers to the sections must be written on separate answer books. 3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary. 4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION - I

Q1) Explain the technique of embryo rescue and its application in agrobiotechnology.

[12]

Q2) What is somaclonal variation? How are somaclonal variants obtained? What

are their applications?                                                                                         [12]

Q3) Compare and contrast advantages and limitations of micropropagation and

conventional vegetative propagation.

Q4) Write notes on

a) Induced polyembryony

b) Use of haploids in agriculture

SECTION - II

Q5) What are transgenic plants? Mention their applications and explain any one.[12]

Q6) a)      How is gametoclonal variation used for crop improvement?         [6]

b)       Describe any two methods to test fidelity of progeny raised through

micro propagation.                                                                                        [6]

Q7) Explain the concept of metabolic engineering. Add a note on advantages and

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