FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT BREEDING
Time: 2 hours Max. Marks: 35
Section A
Q.1 Attempt all the following parts:
(10x0.5=05)
(i) Define Green Revolution.
(ii) What is the importance of hybridization technique?
(iii) Give some examples of hybrid crops.
(iv)List some crop varieties resistant to diseases.
(v)How is crop improvement successful?
(vi) Biotechnology is necessary in farming practices. Comment.
(vii) Commercialisation is an important part of breeding. Give reason.
(viii)What is the role played by testing in plant breeding?
(ix)State the significance of artificial propagation.
(x)Define Grafting.
Section B
Attempt any THREE questions of the following:
(3x5=15)
2. Give the techniques in organic farming.
3. List the general properties of tissue culture.
4. Discuss the importance and classification of micropropagation.
5. Write a note on plant breeder’ kit.
6.Enumerate the steps and techniques in plant breeding.
Section C
Time: 2 hours Max. Marks: 35
Section A
Q.1 Attempt all the following parts:
(10x0.5=05)
(i) Define Green Revolution.
(ii) What is the importance of hybridization technique?
(iii) Give some examples of hybrid crops.
(iv)List some crop varieties resistant to diseases.
(v)How is crop improvement successful?
(vi) Biotechnology is necessary in farming practices. Comment.
(vii) Commercialisation is an important part of breeding. Give reason.
(viii)What is the role played by testing in plant breeding?
(ix)State the significance of artificial propagation.
(x)Define Grafting.
Section B
Attempt any THREE questions of the following:
(3x5=15)
2. Give the techniques in organic farming.
3. List the general properties of tissue culture.
4. Discuss the importance and classification of micropropagation.
5. Write a note on plant breeder’ kit.
6.Enumerate the steps and techniques in plant breeding.
Section C
