Characterization and Evaluation GPB 517 (1+1)

 UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru – 560065

Characterization and Evaluation GPB 517 (1+1)
Jr. M.Sc. II Sem 2022–23

Date: 22/11/2023
Marks: 30

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ID No.: ____________________
Name: ____________________

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I. Answer the following

(2.00 marks each)

1. What is GRIN?

2. Discuss genetic diversity.

3. What is gene pool?

4. What is Obsolete varieties?

5. Differentiate between wild forms and wild relatives.

6. Discuss on Descriptors.

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II. Answer the following (Any two)

(4.00 marks each)

1. What is germplasm resources? Explain its types.

2. What is germplasm conservation? Describe the different types.

3. Write a note on National activities of Germplasm conservation.

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III. Give detailed explanation on germplasm evaluation with an example along with arbitrary numbers, practical analysis of data and interpretation.

(10.00 marks)