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SRI S.RAMASAMY NAIDU MEMORIAL COLLEGE

SATTUR- 626 203 (An Autonomous institution affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai)

(Re-Accredited with Grade ‘A’ by NAAC)

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

(For those who are joining in 2016-2017 and after)

Allied - BOTANY

(Syllabus for III and IV Semesters)

(Effective from the academic year 2016 – 2017)

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Paper - I

Plant Diversity Part –I

(CRYPTOGAMS) &

Plant Anatomy

U16BOA31 4 4 3 25 75 100

Botany Practical - I 2 - - Examination will be held

in IV Semester

FOURTH SEMESTER

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Plant Diversity Part II

(PTERIDOPHYTES

& PHANEROGAMS)

& PLANT

PHYSIOLOGY

U16BOA41 4 4 3 25 75 100

Botany Practical - I U16BOA4P1 2 2 3 40 60 100


(Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, An Autonomous and a Linguistic Minority

Institution Re-Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC with CGPA of 3.22 in 2012)

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SYLLABUS

Programme : B.Sc., Zoology Subject Code : U16BOA31

Sememster : III No.of Hours allotted : 4 / Week

Part III : Allied Subject II – Paper I No.of Credits : 4

Title of the Paper : Plant Diversity Part –I (CRYPTOGAMS) & Plant Anatomy

OBJECTIVES

To enable the students to

understand the character and life cycle of Algae

understand the various forms of Fungi

know the characters of Bryophytes understand the structure of various tissues and their functions

study the internal structure of stem and root

UNIT – I Algae

1. Introduction

2. General Characters

3. Structure and life cycle of the following (need not study the development

of sex organs)

a) Cyanophyceae - Oscillatoria

b) Chlorophyceae - Oedogonium

c) Phaeophyceae - Sargassum

4. Economic Importance of Algae

UNIT – II Fungi

1. Introduction


3. Structure and life cycle of the following

a. Ascomycetes - Aspergillus

b. Basidiomycetes - Agaricus

4. Economic Importance of Fungi (brief study)

UNIT – III Bryophytes

1. Introduction


3. Structure and life cycle of Funaria (need not study the development of sex

organs)

PLANT ANATOMY

UNIT – IV

1. Simple and Permanent tissues

a) Parenchyma

b) Collenchyma

c) Sclerenchyma

Structure and functions

2. Complex permanent tissues

Structure, composition and functions of Xylem and Phloem

UNIT – V

1) Primary structure of Dicot stem and Dicot root

2) Normal secondary thickening in Dicot stem and root

3) Structure of Typical Dicot leaf.

Text Books:

1. Annie Ragland, Kumaresan,V. and Arumugam, N. Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes

and Plant Pathology, Saras Publication Nagercoil. 2014.

2. Annie Ragland. Plant anatomy and Microtechnique, Saras Publications.

Nagarcoil, 2010 .

Reference Books:

1. Tayal, M.S. “Plant Anatomy”,Third Edition, Rastogi Publications, Meerut, 2004.

2. Pandey, B.P. “College Botany Vol. I,” Eighth Edition, S.Chand and Co., New Delhi,

2011.

3. Pandey, B.P. “College Botany Vol. II,” Eighth Edition, S.Chand and Co., New Delhi,

2011.

4. Vashishta, B.R., Sinha,A.K. and Singh,V.P. “Algae”, Nineth Edition S.Chand and Co.,

New Delhi, 2010.

5. Thakur, A.K. and Bassi,S.K. “A Text Book of Botany- Diversity of Microbes and

Cryptogams”. S.Chand and Co., New Delhi, 2007.

6. Vashishta, B.R. “Fungi”, Sixth Edition, S.Chand and Co., New Delhi, 2008.

7. Johri, R.M., Lata, S. And Sharma, S. “A Text Book of Bryophyta” Dominant Publishers

and Distributors, New Delhi, 2004.

8. Sharma, P.D., “Fungi and Allied Organisms” Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi,

2005.

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Programme : B.Sc., Zoology Subject Code : U16BOA41

Sememster : IV No.of Hours allotted : 4 /Week

Part III : Allied Subject II – Paper II No.of Credits : 4

Title of the Paper :Plant Diversity Part II (PTERIDOPHYTES & PHANEROGAMS)

& PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

OBJECTIVES : To enable the students to

Understand the characters of Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms

Understand the classification of Bentham and Hooker‟s system

Identify various angiospermic plants

Understand the mechanism of absorption of water

Acquire knowledge on photosynthesis

PHANEROGAMS

UNIT – I PTERIDOPHYTES

* Introduction

* General Characters

* Structure and life cycle of Selaginella.(need not study the development of

sex organs)

UNIT – II GYMNOSPERMS

* Introduction

* General Characters

* Structure and life cycle of Pinus.(need not study the development of sex

organs)

UNIT – III TAXONOMY

* Bentham and Hooker‟s system of classification

* Study of the following families and economic importance

* Annonaceae

* Rutaceae

* Caesalpiniaecae

UNIT – IV

* Study of the following families and economic importance

* Asclepiadaceae

* Lamiaceae

* Euphorbiaceae

* Poaceae

UNIT – V

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY :

* Absorption of water

* Ascent of sap (Dixon‟s cohesion theory only)

* Photosynthesis – mechanism of light reaction – cyclic & non cyclic

photophosphorylation, dark reaction C3 & C4 cycle only.

* Growth hormones – A brief account – physiological role of Auxins,

Gibberellins, Cytokinins, ABA and Ethylene.

Text Books

1. Annie Ragland and Kuamresan, V. Pteridophytes , Gymnosperms and

Paleobotany, Saras Publication Nagercoil. 2014

2. Annie Ragland and Kuamresan, V. Angiosperms, Saras Publication Nagercoil.

2013

3. Annie Ragland Rajkumar,K., Jayakumar,M. And Rajarathinam, K.“Plant

Physiology.” Saras Publication , Nagercoil, 2010.

Reference Books : -

1. Pandey, B.P. “College Botany Vol.II,” Eighth Edition, S.Chand and Co., New Delhi,

2011.

2. Vashishta, P.C., Sinha,A.K. and Kumar,A. “Gymnosperms”, Ninth Edition S.Chand and

Co.,Ltd. New Delhi, 2006.

3. Vashishta, P.C., Sinha,A.K. and Kumar,A. „Pteridophyta”. Ninth Edition, S.Chand and

Co.,Ltd. New Delhi, 2006.

4. Pathak, C. “The Latest Portfolio of Theory and Practice of Pteridophyta”, Dominant

Publication, New Delhi, 2003

5. Jain, V.K., “Fundamentals of Plant Physiology”, Ninth Revised Edition, S.Chand and

Co.,New Delhi, 2007.

6. Verma, V. “ Text Book of Plant Physiology” Ane Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2009.

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Programme : B.Sc., Zoology Subject Code : U16BOA4P1

Semester : III & IV No.of Hours allotted : 2/Week

Part III : Allied Subject Pratical paper No.of Credits : 2

Title of the Paper :Plant diversity part i & ii, plant anatomy and plant physiology

OBJECTIVES :

To train them to draw neatly labeled diagrams

To train them to prepare micro preparation of materials

To train them to take sections of given plant materials

To learn to mount floral parts on a given plant materials

To understand simple set ups in plant physiology

1. Micropreparation of plants mentioned in plant diversity part I & II of the syllabus

2. Section cuttings and submission of slides – Selaginella and Pinus

3. Spotters - identification of specimens or slides from Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes,

Pteridoplytes, Gymnosperms and Plant anatomy included in the syllabus.

4. Section cuttings of dicot stem and dicot root.

5. To make dissections using dissection microscope of the floral parts of angiospermic

plants and to bring out the salient features (floral diagrams also expected)

6. To assign the given plants to its natural order

7. To describe plants in technical terms

8. To describe simple set ups in plant physiology

9. To maintain an observation note book.

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B.Sc. Botany Ancillary Practical

(Question Pattern)

Cryptogams, Plant Anatomy, Pteridophytes, Phanerogams and plant Physiology

Subject Code : BBOAS4P1

Time : 3 hrs Max. Marks : 60

1. Make suitable micro preparations of A and B. Stain and mount in glycerine.

Identiry, draw labeled sketches giving reasons. Submit slides for valuation.

( 2 x 5 = 10 Marks)

2. Take T.S.of specimen C. Stain and mount in glycerine. Identify, draw labeled

sketch giving reasons, submit slide for valuation. - 5 marks

3. Describe D in technical terms. Draw labeled sketches including L.S.of flower.

Construct the floral diagram and floral formula. - 10 marks

4. Comment on the Physiology set up. E - 5 marks

5. Identify and write notes on spotters F,G,H, & I - (4 x 5 = 20 Marks)

6. Observation note book - 10 marks

Key and Scheme of Valuation:-

1. A & B - Vegetative, Material from plant diversity. (included in the syllabus)

Slide - 2 marks

Identification - 1 marks

Diagram - 1 marks (2 x 5 =10 Marks)

Notes - 1 marks

2. C – Any Angiosperm specimen Anatomy Dicot stem, (or) root.

Slide - 2 marks


Diagram - 1 marks

Notes - 1 marks -------5 marks

3. Any Angiosperm specimen.( included in the syllabus)

Description in technical terms - 4 marks

L.S.of flower - 2 marks

Other floral parts - 2 marks

Floral diagram - 1 marks

Floral formula - 1 marks ------10 marks

4. E – Any Physiology set up.

Identification - 1 mark

Diagram - 1 marks

Description - 3 marks -------5 marks

5. F,G,H,and I. (Permanent slides or museum specimens of Algae, Fungi,

Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms.


Diagram - 1 marks (4x5=20 Marks)

Notes - 3 marks

SRI S.RAMASAMY NAIDU MEMORIAL COLLEGE (Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, An Autonomous and a Linguistic Minority Institution

Re-Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC with CGPA of 3.22 in 2012)

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BOTANY

(Syllabus for V and VI Semesters)

(Effective from the academic year 2016 – 2017)

FIFTH SEMESTER

SIXTH SEMESTER

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Paper III

Horticulture and

Landscaping

U16ZOE51

4 4 3 25 75 100

Paper III

Green Resources U16ZOE52

4 3 3 25 75 100

Part – IV

Skill based

Subject

Paper IV

Biofertilizers U16ZOS52 2 2 2 25 75 100

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Paper IV

Medicinal

Botany

U16ZOE61

4 3 3 25 75 100

Paper IV

Plant Ecology

and Biodiversity

U16ZOE62 4 3 3 25 75 100

Part – IV

Skill based

Subject

( Inter

Disciplinary )

Paper VI

Mushroom

Technology

U16ZOS62 2 2 2 25 75 100




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(For those who are joining in 2016-2017 and after) SYLLABUS

Programme : B.Sc., Zoology Subject Code : U16ZOE51

Semester : V No.of Hours allotted : 4/ Week

Part IV : Elective Subject- Paper III No.of Credits : 4

Title of the Paper : HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPING

Objectives: To enable the students to

know the importance of horticulture in day today life

understand the various types of horticultural practices

train techniques of vegetative propagation and various types of gardening.

develop the skill of creating recreation facilities and leisure pursuits in gardening.

Unit – I Introduction

1. Introduction to Horticulture

Special features of Horticulture

Divisions of Horticulture

2. Garden and its parts Components

Living elements, Hedges, Edges – trees

Flower beds – Rockery - Lawn – shrubs – Creepers.

3. Garden Implements and Tools.

Introduction:

Spade, Sprayer, Rose Can / Water Can, Pruning scissors, Digging fork, Garden

Rake, Tiller, Pick- axe and secateur

4. Gardening and land scaping.

Introduction

Formal Style

Informal Style

Unit – II Preparation and Maintenance of Garden

1. Manures, Manuring-Introduction- Important organic manures-Chemical fertilizers-

methods of application.

2. Irrigation systems-Introduction-factors affecting irrigation-systems of irrigation.

3. Plant protection-Introduction-Insect pests – control of insect pests- non insect pests.

4. Training -principles of training and methods of training

5. Pruning-Methods and uses of pruning.

Unit – III Propagation of Horticultural Plants

Sexual Propagation: Steps in sexual propagation- Disadvantages

Vegetative Propagation

1. Cuttage – Stem, Root and Leaf

2. Layerage – Ground layering, Air layering

3. Graftage-Methods of grafting-Approach grafting-whip grafting- cleft grafting-top

grafting.

4. Transplanting – Bare-rooted – Balling and Burlapping

Unit – IV Different Kinds of Gardening Lawn – Establishment and Maintenance

1. Kitchen garden - Planning. Layout and Maintenance

2. Water garden – Introduction and different types.

3. Orchard – Planning and lay out .

Unit – V Indoor Gardening

1. Potted plants – Potting, Hanging pots.

2. Bonsai, Terrarium , Bottle garden, Dish garden

3. Green Houses, Terrace garden, Rockery

4. Soil less Culture, Hydrophonics, Sand Culture and aerophonics

Text Books:

1. V.Kumaresan . Horticulture. Saras Publication Nagercoil, 2014.

References:

1. Text book of Horticulture, K.Manibhusan Roa, Mac.Millian India Ltd., New Delhi,

1995.

2. Hand Book of Horticulture, K.LChandha, ICAR, New Delhi, 2001.

3. Green House Management for horticulture Crops, Agrobios , S.Prasad, India,

Jodhpur, 2004.

4. Modern Weed Management, Agrobios, Gupta.O.P, India, Jodhpur, 2004.

5. Complete Home Gardening Agrobios , Dey .S.C, Jodhpur India, 2005,.

6. Horticuture – Principles and Practices, George Acquaint, 2009. PHI Learning

Private Limited, New Delhi.

7. Horticulture, V.L. Sheela MJP Publishers. Chennai 2011.

8. Introductory Horticulture, E.P. Christopher, Third Edition 2009. Biotech

Book Trinagar Delhi.

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Part IV : Elective Subject- Paper No.of Credits : 4

Title of the Paper : GREEN RESOURCES

OBJECTIVES


realize the fact that plants are the part and parcel of life on earth

know the various usage of plants to society

study the use of plants as food, cloth and shelter

understand the use of plants as medicine

appreciate the use of plants as energy source

UNIT – I

Food Resources- plant sources and their uses of the following:

1. Cereals : Paddy, Sorghum, Wheat and Maize

2. Millet : Pearl millet and finger millet

3. Pulses : Red gram, Bengal gram, Horse Gram and Garden pea

4. Fruits : Mango, Apple, Grapes, Pine apple, Jack fruit and Pomegranate

(12 Hours)

UNIT – II

Fibre, latex, dye, Resin and Gum Resources- plant sources and their uses of the

following:

1. Fibre : Cotton, Jute, Agave

2. Latax : Rubber

3. Dye : Haematoxylin and Indigo

4. Resin and Gums: Canada Balsam, Turpentine and Gum arabic (12 Hours)

UNIT – III

Nut, Beverage, Wood and Vegetable Resources- plant sources and their uses of

the following:

1. Nuts : Cashew nut, Ground nut and Almond

2. Beverage : Coffee, Tea and Cocoa

3. Wood : Teak, Rose wood and Ailianthus

4. Vegetables : Brinjal, tomato, Bhendi, potato (12 Hours)

UNIT – IV

Medicinal Resources- plant sources and their uses of the following:

1. Spices and Condiments : Ginger, Cardamom, Clove, Pepper and Cinnamon

2. Medicinal : Neem, Thoothuvalai, Ocimum

3. Tannins : Myrobalan

4. Narcotics : Tobacco and Ganja (12Hours)

UNIT – V

Energy Resources and oil Resources- plant sources and their uses of the

following:

Petroplants – Jetropha, Sunflower, Energy from Biomass –Subabul. Ethanol

production from plant source.

Oil : Sandal oil, Coconut oil and Seasamum oil (12 Hours )

Text Book

1. Pandey, B.P. “Economic Botany”, Sixth Edition, S. Chand and Co., New Delhi.2010.

Reference Books

1. Dhananjay, J. Deshpande,M. “ A hand Book of Medicinal Herbs” Agrobios, New Delhi.

2006.

2. Trease, and Evans,W.C. “Pharmacognosy” , Elsivier Publication, London 2009.

3. Saharan,V.A., Moond,M.K.,.Chouhan,P.C. and Gupta,K. “A Text Book of

Pharmacognosy”, Student edition, Agrobios, New Delhi 2008.

4. Verma, V., “Text Book of Economic Botany”, ANE Books, New Delhi.2009.

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Programme : B.Sc., Zoology Subject Code : U16ZOS52


Part IV : Skilled Based Subject- Paper IV No.of Credits : 2

Title of the Paper : BIOFERTILIZERS

Objectives:


have an idea about soil microbes

appreciate the beneficial uses of microbes

understand the merits of Biofertilizers

evaluate the response of crops to various Biofertilizers

Unit I: Introduction

Introduction

Importance of Biofertilizers

Organic farming- Vermicomposting & Panchakavya

Symbiotic N2 fixers

Definition- Rhizobium- Isolation of Rhizobium- Mass production of Rhizobium- Field

application of Rhizobium inoculants -Crop response

Unit II:

Asymbiotic N2fixers:

Azotobacter- Production of Azotobacter inoculants -Field applications- Beneficial roles

of Azotobacter

Azospirillum- Production of Azospirillum inoculants- Field use of Azospirillum- Crop

response.

Phosphate Solubilizing Biofertilizers: Isolation of phosphate solubilizers- Mass

production- Field applications.

Unit III:

VAM Fungi- Morphology of VAM- Isolation of VAM spores- Uses: Vesicular

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (VAM Fungi).

Blue Green Algae(BGA) - Production of BGA inoculants- Field use of BGA inoculants

Green manure cum Biofertlizer- Mass cultivation of Azolla- Field application of

Azolla

Text Book: Materials edited and Consolidated by the Department

References:

1. Biofertilizers in Agriculture and Forestry. Subba Rao. N.S. 1988. Oxford & IBH

Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.

2. Bacterial Biofertilizers. Tilak. K.V.B.K. 1991. Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

New Delhi.

3. Biotechnology, V.Kumaresan, 2010. Sixth Edition Saras Publication, Nagercoil.

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Semester : VI No.of Hours allotted : 4/ Week

Part IV : Elective Subject Paper -IV No.of Credits : 4

Title of the Paper : MEDICINAL BOTANY

Objectives:


know about the historical background of herbal medicines – scope of raw drugs of

plant origin

understand the importance of plants in curing various diseases

understand the structure and medicinal value of following phytochemicals

know the way of preparation of oils and cultivation of selected medicinal plants

Unit I: Introduction

Historical background of herbal medicines

Scope of raw drugs of plant origin

Systems of medicine

A brief account of Siddha and Ayurvedic medicines

Unit II Phytochemicals

Basic study on the sources, structure and medicinal value of the following

phytochemicals:

Phytochemicals Medicinal Plants

1. Alkaloids - Catharanthus roseus

Rauwolfia serpentina

2. Cardiac glycosides - Digitalis purpurea

Strophanthus

Urginea indica

3. Steroidal Saponins - Dioscorea composita

Sarsaparilla

Unit III Medicinal Plants

A very brief knowledge about each of the following medicinal plants with reference to

the common name, morphology of the useful parts and important therapeutic values

S. No: Family Medicinal plants to be studied

1. Caesalpiniaceae - Cassia angustifolia

2. Rutaceae - Aegle marmelos

3. Meliaceae - Azadirachta indica

4. Asclepiadaceae - Hemidesmus indicus

5. Lamiaceae - Ocimum sanctum

Unit IV: Medicinal Plants

6. Euphorbiaceae - Phyllanthus nirurii

Emblica officinalis

7. Piperaceae - Piper nigrum

8. Zingiberaceae - Zingiber officinalis

9. Liliaceae - Aloe vera

10. Poaceae - Cynodon dactylon

Unit V: Extraction and cultivation

Extraction of Eucalyptus oil

Steam distillation

Hydro distillation

Uses of Eucalyptus oil

Extraction of Sandalwood oil

Steam distillation

Hydro distillation

Uses of Sandalwood oil

Cultivation of medicinal plants

Catharanthus roseus

Gloriosa superba

Text book: Materials edited and consolidated by the Department

References:

1. Medicinal Plants, Shankar Gopal Joshi. 2010. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

New Delhi.

2. Medicinal Plants (History, culture and usage). Narayan Das Prajapati, S.S. Purohit,

Arun K. Sharma, Tarun Kumar. 2004. Agrobios (India) Jodhpur.

3. Hand book on Mushrooms, Dr. D.A. Patil. 2010. Mangalam Publications. Delhi.

4. Textbook of Pharmacognosy . Dr. Mohammed Ali. 2002. CBS Publishers &

Distributors Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.

5. Pharmacognosy. A. Roseline. 2011. MJP Publishers. Chennai.

6. Importance of Medicinal Plants. Noor Ahmed khan. Syed Aftab Iqbal, DPH Discovery

Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. 2011.

7. Advances in Medicinal Plants. Sandhya Agarwal Oxford Book Company Jaipur 2009.

8. Indian Medicinal Plants (Compendium of 500 species ) Vol 1 – 5 . P.S.Varier‟s ,

Aryavaidya Sala – Koltakkal, Orient Longman.

9. Medicinal Plants – Chemistry and Properties, M.Daniel – Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.,

Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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Part IV : Elective Subject- Paper No.of Credits : 4

PLANT ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY SYLLABUS

Objectives To enable the students to

understand the vegetation types

understand the interaction between the abiotic and biotic factors

study the ecological adaptations of plants

analyse the concept of biodiversity and conservation strategies

appreciate the role of various organization assessing the vegetation

UNIT – I

Ecology as a branch of biology. Brief history of Ecology. Ecological factors – climatic,

edaphic and biotic factors; ecosystem dynamics – energy flow. Ecosystem concept and

components – biotic and abiotic; ecological pyramids; pond ecosystem ; exobiology – an

elementary knowledge of the following ecosystems- coral, estuary, tundra, grassland and forest –

Tropical rain forest.

(12 Hours)

UNIT – II

Units of vegetation – plant community; Plant formation, plant association and plant

consociation – plant succession - Hydrosere. Study of the following with special reference to

morphological, anatomical and physiological adaptations: a) Hydrophytes b) Xerophytes and c)

Halophytes with special reference to mangroves.

(12 Hours)

UNIT – III

Causes, effects and control measures of the following pollutions - a) Air Pollution b)

Water Pollution c) Thermal pollution d) Noise pollution e) Radioactive pollution.

Phytoremediation – brief account only. Plant indicators of pollution.

(12 Hours)

UNIT – IV

Current levels of biodiversity on earth – endangered plant species; endemism;

domesticated animals; strategies of conservation – in situ and ex situ conservation – gene bank –

biotechnology and biodiversity. A brief knowledge on Intellectual Property Rights-geographical,

patenting. Indicator plants.

(12 Hours )

UNIT – V

The measurement of biodiversity – species richness and evenness - alpha (packing), beta

(turn over), gamma (accumulation) and mue (mosaicity). A brief knowledge on landscape and

LSE category. Application of GIS and GPS. Red Data Book , CITES and CBD (brief account

only).

(12 Hours)

TEXT BOOK

Sharma, P.D. “Ecology and Environment”, Tenth Edition, Rastogi Publications, Meerut, 2009.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Dash, M,.C., “Fundamentals of Ecology”, Second Edition,Tata Mc GrawHill

Publications, New Delhi, 2003.

2. Gadgil,M.,Ghate and Pramod, P., “Biodiversity – Resource Material for Course Practical

Exercise and Student project at College level and University levels”, Indian Academy

of Sciences, Bangalore, 1996.

3. Odum, E.P. “Fundamentals of Ecology”,Third Edition, B. Saunders, International Ltd.,

Philadelphia, 2002.

4. Krishnamoorthy, K.V., “An Advanced Text Book on Biodiversity” Oxford & IBH

Publishing Co. Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.

5. Mittal, A.C., “Biodiversity and Sustainable Development” First Edition, Vista

International Publishing House, Delhi, 2008.

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Programme : B.Sc., Zoology Subject Code : U16ZOS62


Part IV : Skill Based Subject –Paper VI No.of Credits : 2

Title of the Paper : MUSHROOM TECHNOLOGY


know the nutritional and therapeutic value of mushrooms

practice the technology of cultivation of prescribed edible mushrooms

know the techniques of spawn and compost preparation

know the methods of preservation and food preparation

Unit I

Introduction- Nutritional Value of Mushrooms- Other uses of mushrooms.

Cultivation of White Button Mushroom-(Agaricus bisporus)- Compost

Preparation- Cultivation on Shelf- Cultivation in Bags- Harvesting & Packing.

Unit II :

Cultivation of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus sajor caju)- Facilities Mushroom

House -Substrate Preparation- Cultivation: Poly bag method Cube Method -Spawn

running -Fruit body production- Harvesting.

Cultivation of Paddy straw mushroom. (Volvariella sps)- Facilities and Materials

required- Cultivation Traditional Method- Modern Cultivation Method Harvesting .

Unit III:

Storage of mushrooms- Short term preservation – long term preservation.

Mushroom food preparations- Soup, Samosa, Curry. Omelet,

Pickles.

Text Book:

Materials edited and consolidated by the Department

References:

1. Mushrooms, Subrata Biswas, M.Datta, S.V. Ngachan, 2012, PHI Learning Private

Limited, New Delhi.

2. Hand Book on Mushrooms, Dr. (Mrs) Nita Bahl, 2009Oxford IBH Publishing

Co.Pvt, Ltd., New Delhi.

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