LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.
FIRST SEMESTER – April 2009
VE 02
PB 1504 - PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE
Date & Time: 22/04/2009 / 1:00 - 4:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
PART – A
Answer ALL, each within 50 words:
(10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
1) What is meant by Sexual Propagation?
2) Define Agriculture
3) Discuss about drip irrigation
4) Mention four Indoor plants studied by you
5) What is Olericulture
6) Distinguish between arches and pergolas
7) What are medicinal plants? Mention two examples
8) Mention four important species used as cut flower
9) Describe mist chamber
10) Describe the principles of layering
PART – B
Answer any FIVE of the following each within 350 words. Draw diagrams Wherever necessary.
(5 x 8 = 40 Marks)
11) a) Discuss the importance of Horticulture
(or)
b) Describe the general classification of vegetable crops
12) a) Write notes on Hedges and edges
(or)
b) Bring out the salient features of Hydroponics. Add a note on its merits and demerits.
13) a) Write notes on bonsai and its types.
(or)
b) Describe the types of vegetative propagation
14) a) Write notes on Topiary and Ikebana
(or)
b) Describe the Various methods of flower arrangements
15) a) Describe the Botanical features of any two famous gardens of South India.
(or)
b) Discuss about Grafting
PART – C
Answer the following, each within 1500 words. Draw diagrams wherever necessary:
(2 x 20 = 40 Marks)
16) a) Explain the nursery structure
(or)
b) Give a detailed account of rose cultivation
17) a) Write an essay on Organic forming
(or)
b) Write notes on:
1. Rock garden
2. Roof garden
3. Terrace garden
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4. Water garden