B.Sc.

Botany Syllabus VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur

B.Sc. First Year Botany

There shall be Three theory papers and a practical examination as follows:
Paper I: Diversity of Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi M. M.: 50
Paper II: Diversity of Algae, Lichens and Bryophytes M. M.: 50
Paper III: Diversity of Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms M. M.: 50
Practical: Based on papers I - III M. M.: 50

B.Sc. First Year Practical

Time: 4.00 hrs Max Marks: 50
1. Temporary slide preparation and Identification (Fungi/ Plant Pathology) 07 Marks
2. Temporary slide preparation and Identification (Pteridophyte/Gymnosperm) 07
3. Temporary Mount and Identification (Algae) 06 Marks
4. Temporary Mount and Identification (Bryophyte)-Rhizoid/Scale/Spore 05 Marks
5. Bacteria Gram staining 05 Marks
6. Identify and Comment upon spots (1-10) 10 Marks
7. Viva-Voce 05 Marks
8. Practical class record 05 Marks
Total Marks 50

(There will be 9 questions in each paper and candidate has to attempt only 5 questions. Q.1 will
be compulsory and based on units I - IV. Two questions will be set from each unit of which one
question has to be attempted. All questions will carry equal marks.

Paper I: Diversity of Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi M.M. 50

Unit-I
History, nature and classification of Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi:
History of virology and bacteriology; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure (bacteria,
mycoplasma and yeast); structure, classification and nature of viruses; structure (gram
positive and gram negative) and classification (based on cell structure) of bacteria;
classification, thallus organization and reproduction in fungi; economic importance of fungi.

Unit-II
Viruses: Symptoms of virus infection in plants; transmission of plant viruses; genome
organisation, replication of plant virus (tobacco mosaic virus); techniques in plant viruses -
purification, serology and electron microscopy; structure and multiplication of
bacteriophages; structure and multiplication of viroids.

Unit-III
Bacteria: Nutritional types of bacteria (based on carbon and energy sources), metabolism in
different nutritional types (basics only) and nitrogen cycle; bacterial genome and plasmids;
bacterial cell division, variability in bacteria - mutation, principles of genetic recombination;
techniques of sterilisation, bacterial culture and staining; economic importance of bacteria.

Unit-IV
Fungi: The characteristics and life cycles of the following: Mastigomycotina: Albugo, Pythium;
Ascomycotina: Saccharomyces, Aspergillus. Ascobolus; Basidiomycotina: Ustilago, Puccinia,
Polyporus, Agaricus; Deuteromycotina: Fusarium Cercospora.

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Paper II - Diversity of Algae, Lichens and Bryophytes M.M. 50

Unit-I
General characters: Range of thallus organization, classification, ultrastructure of eukaryotic
algal cell and cyanobacterial cell, economic importance of algae. Lichens classification, thallus
organization, reproduction, physiology and role in environmental pollution, Ecological and
economic importance of lichens
Unit-II
The characteristics and life cycles of the following: Cyanophyta: Microcystis, Oscillatoria,
Chlorophyta: Volvox, Hydrodictyon, Oedogonium, Coleochaete, Chara; Bacillariophyta: Navicula;
Xanthopyta: Vaucheria; Phaeophyta: Ectocarpus; Rhodophyta: Polysiphonia.

Unit–III
Bryophytes: General characters, classification, reproduction and affinities. Gametophytic and
soporophytic organization of Bryopsida: Pogonatum; Anthocerotopsida: Anthoceros.

Unit-IV
Gametophytic and sporophytic organization of Hepaticopsida: Riccia, Marchantia.

Paper III: Diversity of Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and elementary

Palaeobotany M.M. 50
Unit-I
Pteridophytes: General features, classification, stellar system and its evolution. Comparative
study of morphology, anatomy, development, vegetative and reproductive systems of
Lycopsida: Lycopodium, Selaginella; Psilopsida: Rhynia.

Unit–II
General and comparative account of gametophytic and sporophytic system in
Filicopsida: Pteridium, Nephrolepis. Marsilea. Heterospory and seed habit

Unit-III
Gymnosperms: General characters, classification. Comparative study of morphology, anatomy,
development of vegetative and reproductive parts in Cycadales: Cycas.

Unit–IV
Study of morphology, anatomy, development and reproductive parts in Coniferales: Pinus,
Gnetales: Ephedra.
Affinities and relationship of Gymnosperms, evolutionary significance
Elementary Palaeobotany: General account, types of fossils, methods of fossilization and
geological time scale.
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B.Sc. (Botany) Second Year

Paper I: Diversity of Angiosperms: Systematics, Development and Reproduction M.M. 50
Paper II: Cytology, Genetics, Evolution and Ecology M.M. 50
Paper III: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry M.M. 50
Practical: Based on papers I-III M.M. 50

B.Sc. Second Year Practical

Time: 4.00 hrs Max Marks: 50
1. Description, Identification and Classification of given Angiospermic Plant 07 Marks
2. To perform and write the observations, results and& conclusion (Physiology) 07 Marks
3. Temporary slide preparation and Identification (Anatomy) 06 Marks
4. Temporary Mount (Embryology)/ Biochemistry Exercise 05 Marks
5. Cytology/Genetics Exercise 05 Marks
6. Identify and Comment upon spots (1-10) 10 Marks
7. Viva-Voce 05 Marks
8. Practical class record 05 Marks
Total Marks 50

(There will be 9 questions in each paper and candidate has to attempt only 5 questions. Q.1 will
be compulsory and based on units I - IV. Two questions will be set from each unit of which one
question has to be attempted. All questions will carry equal marks)

Paper I: Diversity of Angiosperms: Systematics, Development and

Reproduction M.M. 50
Unit-I
Systematics: Principles of classification, Binomial nomenclature; comparative study of
different classification systems, viz. Linnaeus, Bentham & Hooker, Engler & Prantl, Hutchinson,
and Cronquist. Herbarium techniques and important Botanical Gardens
Unit-II
Taxonomic study of following families and their economic importance:
Dicots; Nymphaeaceae, Nelumbonaceae. Ranunculaceae, Malvaceae, Bombacaceae,
Brassicaceae, Cucurbitacea, Rosaceae, Leguminosacae, Myrtaceae, Rutaceae, Apiaceae,
Apocynaceae, Solanaceae, Convolvulaceae, Cuscutaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Acanthaceae,
Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, Rubiaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Amaranthaceae.
Monocots: Cyperaceae, Poaceae, Arecaceae. Liliaceae.
Unit-III
External morphology of vegetative and floral parts, modifications – phyllodes, cladodes, and
phylloclades
Meristems types, study of tissue system - epidermal, ground and vascular
Anatomy of roots, stems and leaves
Cambium - its function and anomalies in root and stem; root and stem transition
Unit-IV
Structure and development of male and female gametophytes: microsporogenesis,
microgametogenesis, megasporogenesis and megagametogenesis; embryosac types, double
fertilization, development of embryo, endosperm development and its morphological nature,
apomixis and polyembryony

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Paper II: Cytology, Genetics, Evolution and Ecology M.M. 50

Unit-I
Cell structure, cell organelles, nucleus, chromosome structure, nucleosome and solenoid model,
salivary gland, lampbrush and B-chromosomes
Cell division – mitosis, meiosis, their significance; chromosomal aberrations
Unit-II
Genetics: Laws of inheritance, gene interaction, linkage, cytoplasmic inheritance, sex
determination
Unit-III
Mutation: Spontaneous, induced mutations, molecular mechanism and evolutionary
significance
Polyploidy: origin, kinds and role in evolution
Evidences and theories of evolution
Unit-IV
Ecology: relation with other disciplines. Plant types: Hydrophytes - Hydrilla, Eichhorina,
Nymphaea, Typha, Xerophytes – Nerium, Casuarina, Saccharum, Begonia. Plant succession –
xeroseres, hydroseres; Ecosystems - concept, basic types, components and functioning

Paper III : Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. M.M. 5O

Unit-I
Plant and water relationship: Colligative properties of water, free energy concept; water
uptake, conduction, transpiration, mechanism and its regulation by environmental variables
Mineral nutrition: Macro, and micronutrients, their role, deficiency and toxicity symptoms,
plant culture practices, mechanism of ion uptake and translocation
Unit-II
Photosynthesis and Chemosynthesis: photosynthetic pigments, O2 evolution,
photophosphorylation, CO2 fixation in C3, C4 and CAM plants
Respiration: aerobic and anaerobic respiration, respiratory pathways: glycolysis, Krebs cycle,
electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation, pentose phosphate pathway, photorespiration,
cyanide resistant respiration.
Lipid biosynthesis and its oxidation
Unit-III
Nitrogen metabolism: atmospheric nitrogen fixation, nitrogen cycle, nitrogen assimilation
Growth, general aspects of phytohormones and inhibitors-auxins, kinetin, gibberellins and
ethylene, action and their application; photoperiodisin and vernalization
Germination, growth movements, parthenocarpy, abscission and senescence
Unit-IV
Biomolecules: Classification, properties and biological role of Carbohydrates, Protein and
lipids; Chemistry of nucleic acids
Enzymes: Discovery and nomenclature, characteristics of enzymes, concept of holoenzyme,
apoenzyme, coenzyme and cofactors; regulation of enzyme activity, mechanism of enzyme
action
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B.Sc. (Botany) Third Year

Paper I: Plant resource utilization, Palynology and Biostatistics M.M. 75
Paper II: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology M.M. 75
Paper III: Environmental Botany and Plant Pathology M.M. 75
Practical: Based on papers I-III M.M. 75

B.Sc. Third Year Practical

Time: 4.00 hrs Max Marks: 75
1. Ecology Exercise (Exercise based on Qudrat / Soil properties) 10 Marks
2. Biotechnology exercise (Tissue culture based/ Biostatistics Exercise) 10 Marks
3. Temporary Mount and Diagram (Pollen grains) 05 Marks
4. Qualitative Test of Carbohydrate, Proteins or Amino acids 07 Marks
5. Identification and comment upon economic use of plant parts 08 Marks
6. Identify and Comment upon spots (1-10) 20 Marks
7. Viva-Voce 05 Marks
8. Practical class record 05 Marks
9. Collection, Model, Chart, Project etc. 05 Marks
Total Marks 75

(There will be 9 questions in each paper and candidate has to attempt only 5 questions. Q.1 will
be compulsory based on Units I - IV. Two questions will be set from each unit of which one
question has to be attempted. All questions will carry equal marks)

Paper I: Plant Resource utilization, Palynology and Biostatistics 75 marks

Unit-I
Centres of diversity of plants, origin of crop plants, Domestication and introduction of crop
plants; Concepts of sustainable development; cultivation, production and uses of - wheat, rice,
legumes and sugarcane
Unit-II
A general account of plants yielding oils, spices, beverages. An account of major fiber,
medicinal and petro plants of Uttar Pradesh.

Unit-III
Conservation of plants resources for agriculture and forestry.
In situ conservation, sanctuaries, national parks, biosphere reserves, wetlands, mangroves.
Ex-situ conservation, botanical gardens, fields, gene banks, seed banks, cryobanks

Unit-IV
An introductory knowledge to palynology; morphology, viability and germination of pollens
Classification of data, mean, median and mode. Standard deviation, standard error, variance,
co-relation, 2 test and experimental designs

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Paper II: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology M.M. 75

Unit-I
Nucleic acid as genetic material, nucleotides, structure of nucleic acids, properties of genetic
code, codons assignment, chain initiation codons, mechanism of protein synthesis and its
regulation

Unit-II
Structure and properties of polysaccharides, amino acids, proteins, vitamins and hormones;
Enzymes: active sites, specificity, mechanisms, factors, general aspects of enzyme kinetics.
Bioenergetics: Laws of thermodynamics, concept of Gibb's free energy, high energy
compounds

Unit-III
Replication of DNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, gene expression and regulation, Hormonal
control and second messengers Ca++, Cyclic AMP, IP3 etc.

Unit-IV
Introduction to biotechnology, recombinant DNA technology, plant tissue culture, methods of
gene transfer, transgenic plants, biotechnology and healthcare, microbial and environmental
biotechnology

Paper III- Environmental Botany and Plant Pathology M.M. 75

Unit-I
Mineral resources of planet earth, Conservation of mineral resources, soils types, properties
and various problem soils
Water: the source of water, physico-chemical and biological properties of water; Sustainable
management of water; energy resources in India; Forests: global forest wealth, importance of
forests, deforestation.
Unit-II
Environmental pollution: air, water, soil, radioactive, thermal and noise pollutions, their
sources, effects and control. (green house effect, ozone depletion and acid rain). CO2
enrichment and climate change.
Unit-III
Biodiversity and Phytogeography : biotic communities and populations, their characteristics
and population dynamics. Natural vegetation of India, static and dynamic plant geography,
basic principles governing geographical distribution of plants, endemism
Unit-IV
Etiology of viral, bacterial, fungal and insect-pest diseases: mosaic diseases of tobacco and
cucumber, yellow vein mosaic of bhindi; citrus canker, potato scab, little leaf of brinjal;
damping off of seedlings, late blight of potato, red rot of sugarcane
Integrated pest disease management
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