CPH 211 Fundamentals of Crop Physiology (2+1) Question Paper

CPH 211 Fundamentals of Crop Physiology (2+1)
Date: 03.03.2025
Time: 55 Mins. (11.20 AM to 12.15 PM)
Marks: 25

PART - B : DESCRIPTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Instructions:

1. Answers for Part-B (Descriptive type questions) should be written only in the answer booklet.

2. Answers should be written only within the box provided in the answer booklet.

II. ANSWER ANY FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING (5 x 2=10)

51. Differentiate between apoplastic and symplastic phloem loading.

52. What is transpiration? Write its significance.

53. Write the role and deficiency symptoms of phosphorous.

54. Write a short note on Kranz anatomy.

55. Write CGR and SLA formulae with units.

56. Write about alternate respiration.

57. Describe the plant traits linked to drought adaptation.

III. ANSWER ANY THREE OF THE FOLLOWING (3 x 5=15)

58. Describe the physiological roles of ABA in plants.

59. Define photoperiodism and write the classification of plants based on photoperiod with specific examples.

60. Draw Photosynthetic Carbon Reduction (PCR) cycle.

61. Explain about nutrient uptake mechanisms in plants.

62. Explain methods to break seed dormancy.