Description
| Course Code : | BBYCT-133 |
|---|---|
| Course Title : | Plant Ecology and Taxonomy |
| Medium : | English Medium |
| Program : | BSCG / B.Sc (CBCS) |
| Maximum Marks : | 100 |
| Weightage : | 30% |
| Session : | July 2020 and January 2021 (2020-21) |
| Submission : | Valid from 1st January, 2021 to 31st December, 2021 |
| Solution Type : | Softcopy (PDF File) |
ASSIGNMENT
Plant Ecology and Taxonomy
Course Code: BBYCT-133
Assignment Code: BBYCT-133/TMA/2021
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all questions. The marks for each question are indicated against it.
1. Define the following: (10)
i) Net primary productivity
ii) Habitat ecology
iii) Autecology
iv) Synecology
v) Carrying capacity
vi) Phenogram
vii) Taximetrics
viii) Homonym
ix) Taxon
x) Key
2. a) Describe water cycle on earth with proper labelled diagram. (5)
b) Describe soil profile and list its physical and chemical properties. (5)
3. a) Discuss how light becomes optimal and limiting factor in distribution of plants with proper example. (5)
b) Describe adaptations in aquatic plants with proper example and diagrams. (5)
4. a) What is a community and describe its characters. (5)
b) What is succession? Describe it by giving an example. (5)
5. a) Describe the components of ecosystem with diagrams. Also list types of ecosystems. (5)
b) Describe the phytogeographical regions of India (5)
6. Discuss aims and objectives of taxonomy. Describe the four important steps in taxonomy (10)
7. Define key. How will you construct and use a key? Discuss fault and limitations of a key. (1+5+4)
8. a) Differentiate between alpha and omega taxonomy. Discuss how evidences from phytochemistry can help in solving the taxonomical problem. (5)
b) Describe the procedures adopted in numerical taxonomy. (5)
9. a) How would you build and interpret a Cladogram, explain with a proper diagram. (5)
b) Discuss the merits and demerits of Engler and Prantl’s system of classification. (5)
10. Write short notes on: (2×5=10)
i) Linnaeus
ii) Floras
iii) Role of botanical Survey of India
iv) Biodiversity hotspot areas in India
v) Characteristics of a good key
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