Department of botany

Syllabus for Four year undergraduate programme

first and second semester
(Approved By Academic Council vide Resolution no. 3, dated: 04 – 07 – 23)

ARYA VIDYAPEETH COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

Arya Nagar, Guwahati – 16
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Structure of Four Year Undergraduate
1 1
Course
2 Semester Wise Credit Distribution 2

3 List of Papers 3

4 First Semester Syllabus 4

5 Second Semester Syllabus 15

 Structure of Four Year Undergraduate Course

Type Core Minor SEC IDC AEC VAC/FC IN

Semester
Credit 4 4 3 3 2 4(2 + 2) 2
VL-1112
I CE-1114 MN-1114 SE-1113 ID-1113 AE-1112 (Two -
Courses)
VL-2112
II CE-2114 MN-2114 SE-2113 ID-2113 AE-2112 (Two -
Courses)
CE-3214
III MN-3214 SE-3213 ID-3213 AE-3212 - -
CE-3224

CE-4214
IV CE-4224 MN-4214 - - AE-4212 - IN-4212
CE-4234
CE-5314
CE-5324
V MN-5214 - - - - -
CE-5334
CE-5344
CE-6314
CE-6324
VI MN-6214 - - - - -
CE-6334
CE-6344
CE-7414
CE-7424
VII MN-7314 - - - - -
CE-7434
CE-7444
CE-8414
CE-8424**
VIII MN-8314 - - - - -
CE-8434**
CE-8444**

**Students who secure more than 7.5 CGPA at the end of third year (6 th semester) may opt for a
research dissertation of 12 credits instead of the three core papers.

Course code: First two letters is the abbreviation of course component

First digit implies semester number Digit Course Level
1 100 - 199
Second digit implies course level
2 200 - 299
Third digit implies course number 3 300 - 399
Fourth digit implies credit points per course. 4 400 - 499

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Semester Wise Credit Distribution

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION
Semester
CORE MINOR SEC AEC IDC VAC/FC IN TOTAL
FIRST 1x4 1x4 1x3 1x2 1x3 2x2 -- 20

SECOND 1x4 1x4 1x3 1x2 1x3 2x2 -- 20

THIRD 2x4 1x4 1x3 1x2 1x3 -- -- 20

FOURTH 3x4 1x4 -- 1x2 -- -- 1x2 20

FIFTH 4x4 1x4 -- -- -- -- -- 20

SIXTH 4x4 1x4 -- -- -- -- -- 20

SEVENTH 4x4 1x4 -- -- -- -- -- 20

EIGHT 4x4 1x4 -- -- -- -- -- 20

SEC: SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE

AEC: ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COURSE

IDC: INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE

VAC/FC: VALUE ADDED COURSE

IN: INTERNSHIP

Abbreviation of Course Components:

CE (Core), MN (Minor), SE(Skill Enhancement Course), AE (Ability Enhancement
Course), VL (Value added Course), ID (Interdisciplinary Course), IN (Internship)

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LIST OF PAPERS:
CORE:
1. Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniate) (BT – CE – 1114 )
2. Plant Ecology and Taxonomy (BT – CE – 2114 )

MINOR:
1. Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniate) (BT – MN – 1114 )
2. Plant Ecology and Taxonomy (BT – MN – 2114 )

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE:

1. Gardening(BT – SE – 1113 )
2. Floriculture and Interior Decoration with Indoor Plants (BT – SE – 2113 )

MULTIDISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE:
1. Plant Biodiversity (BT – ID – 1113 )
2. Plants and Human Welfare (BT – ID – 2113 )

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first Semester

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 PAPER NAME: Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniate)
PAPER CODE: BT – CE – 1114
Total Credits: 4 (Theory: 3 + Practical/Tutorial: 1)

THEORY: 3 CREDITS
Total Lectures: 45

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The course includes modules on basic knowledge of the plant kingdom viz. Microbes, Algae,
Fungi and Archegoniatae, with the main objective of giving a sense of mooring to the
undergraduates.

COURSE OUTCOME:
Combination of theoretical and practical components of this course will provide
comprehensive information and insight into the fascinating world of microbs and plants.
Hand on training will help students learn use of the microscope, mounting, section cutting
and staining techniques for the study of plant materials. Making drawing in practical records
will enhance understanding morphology and structural details and related functional aspects
in diverse plant groups. This paper is both informative and interesting and will enable
student to learn about biodiversity not only as plant or nature lover but also for higher
academic pursuits, particularly in the field of biological sciences, environment and
biodiversity conservation.
Unit- I:Microbes (Lectures:9)
Viruses : General Structure, DNA virus (T Phase), Lytic and Lysogenic Cycle, RNA virus
(TMV). Economic Importance
Bacteria: General Characteristic and Cell structure, Reproduction – Vegetative, Asexual and
Recombination (Conjugation, Transformation and Transduction), Economic
importance
Unit- II:Algae (Lectures: 9)
General characteristic, Range of thallus organization and reproduction, Classification of algae
(F E Fritsch classification), Morphology and life cycles of Nostoc, Chlamydomonus,
Vaucheria, and Polysiphonia, Economic importance of algae..

Unit- III: Fungi (Lectures: 9)

General characteristic, nutrition, reproduction and classification (G.C Ainsworth
classification). Life cycles of Rhizopus (Zygomycota), Phytotophthora (Oomycetes)
Penicillium, (Ascomycota), Puccinia Agaricus (Basidiomycota), Symbiosis Association –
Lichen. General account and significance of Mycorrhiza.

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Unit- IV: Introduction to Archegoniate(Lectures: 2)
Unifying features of archegoniates, Transition to land habit, alternation of generation.

Unit- V:Bryophytes (Lectures: 6)

General characteristic, adaptation of land habit, Classification (upto family), Morphology,
anatomy and reproduction of Marchantia, Anthoceros and Polytrichum, Ecology and
economic importance of bryophytes with special mention of Sphagnum.

Unit- VI: Pteridophytes(Lectures: 5)

General characteristics, classification, Early land plants – Rhynia and Psilotum. Morphology,
anatomy and reproduction of Selaginella, and Pteris. Heterospory and seed habit, Stellar
evolution.

Unit- VII: Gymnosperms (Lectures: 5)

General characteristics, Classification. Morphology, anatomy and reproduction of Cycas,
Pinus and Gnetum, Ecological and economical importance.

PRACTICAL (Lectures: 30)

1. Model of Virus - T Phage; Lytic and Lysogenic Cycle from Photographs
2. Study of bacterial reproduction – Binary Fission and Conjugation from slides /
photographs
3. Gram staining process
4. Study of vegetative and reproductive structure of Nostoc, Chlamydomonus and
Polysiphonia
5. Study of vegetative and reproductive structure of Penicillium and Puccinia
6. Study of vegetative and reproductive structure of Marchantia and Polytrichum
7. Study of vegetative and reproductive structure of Selaginella,
8. Study of vegetative and reproductive structure of Cycas and Gnetum.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

1. Pelczar, M. J. (2001) – Microbiology, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw – Hill Co, New
Delhi.
2. Sarma, P. D. (2009) – Microbiology, Latest Edition, Rastogi Publication , Meerut.
3. Sahu, D. (2000) – Farming the Ocean : Sea Weeds Cultivation and Utilization. Ara
Vali International, New Delhi.
4. Kumar, H. D. (1999) – Introductory Phycology. Affiliated East West Press, Delhi

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5. Alexopoulos, C. J.; Mims, C. W.; Blackwell, M. (1996) – Introductory Mycology, J.
and Sons, 4th Edition.
6. Vashista, P. C.; Singha, A. K., Kumar, A. (2010) – Pteridophyta, S. Chand, Delhi,
India.
7. Parihar, N. S. (1991) – An Introduction to Embryophyta, Vol I – Bryophyta, Central
Book Depot. Allahabad.
8. Bhatnagar, S. P.; Moitra, A. (1996) – Gymnosperms, New Age International (P) Ltd,
Publishers, New Delhi, India.

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 PAPER NAME: Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniate)
PAPER CODE: BT – MN – 1114
Total Credits: 4 (Theory: 3 + Practical/Tutorial: 1)

THEORY: 3 CREDITS
Total Lectures: 45

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The course includes modules on basic knowledge of the plant kingdom viz. Microbes, Algae,
Fungi and Archegoniatae, with the main objective of giving a sense of mooring to the
undergraduates.

COURSE OUTCOME:
Combination of theoretical and practical components of this course will provide
comprehensive information and insight into the fascinating world of microbes and plants.
Hand on training will help students learn use of the microscope, mounting, section cutting
and staining techniques for the study of plant materials. Making drawing in practical records
will enhance understanding morphology and structural details and related functional aspects
in diverse plant groups. This paper is both informative and interesting and will enable
student to learn about biodiversity not only as plant or nature lover but also for higher
academic pursuits, particularly in the field of biological sciences, environment and
biodiversity conservation.
Unit- I:Microbes (Lectures: 9 )
Viruses : General Structure, DNA virus (T Phase), Lytic and Lysogenic Cycle, RNA virus
(TMV). Economic Importance
Bacteria: General Characteristic and Cell structure, Reproduction – Vegetative, Asexual and
Recombination (Conjugation, Transformation and Transduction), Economic
importance
Unit- II:Algae (Lectures: 9)
General characteristic, Range of thallus organization and reproduction, Classification of algae
(F E Fritsch classification), Morphology and life cycles of Nostoc, Chlamydomonus,
Vaucheria, and Polysiphonia, Economic importance of algae..

Unit- III: Fungi (Lectures: 9)

General characteristic, nutrition, reproduction and classification (G.C Ainsworth
classification). Life cycles of Rhizopus (Zygomycota), Phytotophthora (Oomycetes)
Penicillium, (Ascomycota), Puccinia Agaricus (Basidiomycota), Symbiosis Association –
Lichen. General account and significance of Mycorrhiza.

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Unit- IV: Introduction to Archegoniate(Lectures: 2)
Unifying features of archegoniates, Transition to land habit, alternation of generation.

Unit- V:Bryophytes (Lectures: 6)

General characteristic, adaptation of land habit, Classification (upto family), Morphology,
anatomy and reproduction of Marchantia, Anthoceros and Polytrichum, Ecology and
economic importance of bryophytes with special mention of Sphagnum.

Unit- VI: Pteridophytes(Lectures: 5)

General characteristics, classification, Early land plants – Rhynia and Psilotum.Morphology,
anatomy and reproduction of Selaginella, and Pteris. Heterospory and seed habit, Stellar
evolution.

Unit- VII: Gymnosperms (Lectures: 5)

General characteristics, Classification. Morphology, anatomy and reproduction of Cycas,
Pinus and Gnetum, Ecological and economical importance.

PRACTICAL (Lectures: 30)

1. Model of Virus - T Phage; Lytic and Lysogenic Cycle from Photographs
2. Study of bacterial reproduction – Binary Fission and Conjugation from slides /
photographs
3. Gram staining process
4. Study of vegetative and reproductive structure of Nostoc, Chlamydomonus and
Polysiphonia
5. Study of vegetative and reproductive structure of Penicillium and Puccinia
6. Study of vegetative and reproductive structure of Marchantia and Polytrichum
7. Study of vegetative and reproductive structure of Selaginella,
8. Study of vegetative and reproductive structure of Cycas and Gnetum.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

1. Pelczar, M. J. (2001) – Microbiology, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw – Hill Co, New
Delhi.
2. Sarma, P. D. (2009) – Microbiology, Latest Edition, RastogiPublication , Meerut.
3. Sahu, D. (2000) – Farming the Ocean : Sea Weeds Cultivation and Utilization.
AraVali International, New Delhi.
4. Kumar, H. D. (1999) – Introductory Phycology. Affiliated East West Press, Delhi

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5. Alexopoulos, C. J.; Mims, C. W.; Blackwell, M. (1996) – Introductory Mycology, J.
and Sons, 4th Edition.
6. Vashista, P. C.; Singha, A. K., Kumar, A. (2010) – Pteridophyta, S. Chand, Delhi,
India.
7. Parihar, N. S. (1991) – An Introduction to Embryophyta, Vol I – Bryophyta, Central
Book Depot. Allahabad.
8. Bhatnagar, S. P.; Moitra, A. (1996) – Gymnosperms, New Age International (P) Ltd,
Publishers, New Delhi, India.

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 PAPER NAME: Gardening
PAPER CODE: BT – SE – 1113
Total Credits: 3 (Theory: 2 + Project/Practical/Tutorial: 1)

THEORY: 2 Credits

TOTAL LECTURES: 30
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
A course work on gardening would equip the students to join the horticultural field as farm /
estate management, plantation experts, supervisors and project coordinators etc. Besides
research and teaching aspects, it would qualify the students to join as consultant of projects,
landscape architect etc with proper training. One can also work as entrepreneur and offer
employment to others.

COURSE OUTCOME:
After completing the course students will get service career opportunities which include such
jobs as floral designers, groundskeepers, landscape designers, architects and horticultural
therapists. Professional qualification combined with an inclination towards gardening and
such other activities produces efficient floriculturists as well as horticulturists and
landscaping professionals.

Unit I:Introduction: (Lectures: 6)

Definition of Gardening, History, Types, Features and Component of gardening.

Unit II: Technique of Gardening: (Lectures: 5)

Planning and Layout for different types of gardens.

Unit III:Preparation of Propagules: (Lectures: 6)

Sowing, raising of seeds and seedlings; Types and Process of vegetative propagations.

Unit IV:Management of Garden: (Lectures: 9)

Gardening operations: Soil laying, Manuring, Watering, Management of pests and diseases
and Harvesting

Unit V:Prospect of Gardening: (Lectures: 4)

Future prospects and values of gardening

PRACTICAL/PROJECT: (Lectures/Hours: 30)

Project / Field work based on the syllabus of theory course.

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
1. Bose, T. K. and Mukherjee, D. (1972) – Gardening in India, Oxford and IBH
Publishing Co., New Delhi.
2. Edmond Musser and Andres – Fundamentals of Horticulture, McGraw Hill Book Co.,
New Delhi.
3. Johnson, H. Principles of Gardening : The Practice of the Gardener's Art.

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 PAPER NAME: Plant Biodiversity
PAPER CODE: BT – ID – 1113
Total Credits: 3 (Theory)
THEORY

Total Lectures: 45
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This course will provide comprehensive information and insight into the fascinating world of
Biodiversity. A proper orientation for the students that would make them own up
responsibility for conservation of our exploited and threatened biological natural resources.

COURSE OUTCOME:

After completing the course, the student will learn about biodiversity not only as plant or
nature lover but also for higher academic pursuits, particularly in the field of biological
sciences, environment and biodiversity conservation.

Unit-I:Introduction of Biodiversity: (Lectures: 6)

Definition, history, objectives, type and interdisciplinary approaches of Plant Biodiversity.

Unit-II: Function of Biodiversity: (Lectures: 6)

Human and Societal need – food and nutrition security, energy, medicine and pharmaceutical
development and fresh air and water

Unit-III: Challenges for Biodiversity: (Lectures: 13)

Climate change, Pollution - air, water and land, destruction of habitat, invasive of exotic
species, over exploitation of natural environment. Afforestation

Unit-IV: Sustainable development and Conservation of Biodiversity: (Lectures: 13)

Concept, threats and principle of sustainable development. Causes of unsustainability. Social

forestry, Ex-situ and In-situ conservation, deforestation, traditional approaches of plant
conservation.

Unit-V: National and International legal aspects of Biodiversity: (Lectures: 7)

History, framework of laws policies and projects of biodiversity conservation in regional,

national and international basis. Importance of National Green Tribunal (NGT)

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
1. Krishnamurty, K. V. (2018) – An Advanced textbook on biodiversity : Principles and
Practice, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
2. Hosetty, B. B. and Rama krishan, S. (2016) – Biodiversity : Concept and
Conservation, Aavishkar Publishers, Distributors, Jaipur , India
3. Das, B. K. and Banerzee, A. (Edited) (2014) – biodiversity Conservation in India,
Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.

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Second Semester

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 PAPER NAME: Plant Ecology and Taxonomy
PAPER CODE: BT – CE – 2114
Total Credits: 4 (Theory: 3 + Practical/Tutorial: 1)
THEORY: 3 Credits
TOTAL LECTURES: 45
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The main objective of study plant ecology is to examine the relationship of plants with the
physical and biotic environment. Plant Taxonomy is the science of discovering, identifying,
describing, classifying and naming plants. The main objective of plant taxonomy is to identify
characteristics of undiscovered species by comparing with known species, to specify
characteristics of recently discovered species, to arranged them in respective “taxa” after
looking at their similarities and to give them specific names.

COURSE OUTCOME:

Student would have understanding of various ecological parameters of plant in nature

pertaining to influencing ecological factors and their analysis of practical datas on
individual, population, community and ecosystem level along with their relationships.
Student also would have understanding about basic knowledge of plant taxonomy with the
modern taxonomic approaches. Practical knowledge of the course material will develop the
skill of identification and classification of plant diversity and characterization of
angiospermic families along with their phyto geographical analysis.

Unit- I: Ecological Factor (LECTURES: 8)

Soil : Origin, formation, composition, of soil profile., Water : State of water in the
environment, precipitation types. Light and Temperature : Variation, optimal and limiting
factors; Shelford Law of Tolerance. Adaptation of Hydrophytes and Xerophytes. Biological
indicators

Unit-II: Plant Communities (LECTURES: 4)

Characters; Ecotone and Edge Effect; Succession; Processes and Types.

Unit-III: Ecosystem (LECTURES: 8)

Structure; Energy flow trophic organisation; Food chains and Food webs, Ecological
Pyramids, Production and Productivity; Bio geochemical Cycle, Carbon, Nitrogen and
Phosphorus Cycles

Unit-IV: Phytogeography (LECTURES: 2)

Principle of Bio-geographical Zones; Endemism

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Unit-V: Introduction to Plant Taxonomy (LECTURES: 2)

Aim and objective of Plant Taxonomy. Identification, Classification and Nomenclature.

Unit-VI: Identification (LECTURES: 4)

Function of Herbarium, Important Herbaria and Botanical Gardens of the world and India;
Documentation: Flora, Kyes – Single access and Multi assess.

Unit-VII: Modern Trends of Taxonomy(LECTURES: 5)

Taxonomy in relation to Palynology, Cytology, Phytochemistry and Molecular data

Unit-VIII: Botanical Nomenclature (LECTURES: 4)

Principles and Rules (ICBN): Ranks and Names; Binomial system, Typification, Author
citation, Valid Publication, Rejection of names, Principle of Priority and its Limitation.

Unit-IX: Taxonomic Classification (LECTURES: 2)

Types of classification; Bentham and Hooker system of classification

Unit - X: Angiospermic families (LECTURES: 6)

Poaceae, Orchidaceae, Magnoliceae, Solanaceae, Lamiaceae and.Asteracae.

PRACTICAL (Lectures: 30)

1. Study of instruments use to measure micro climatic variables –Thermometer,
Anemometer, Hygrometer and Luxmeter
2. Study of morphological adaptation of hydrophytes and xerophytes

3. Determination minimal quadrate size for the study of herbaceous vegetation.

4. Study of vegetative and floral characters of Solanaceae, Lamiaceae,

Asteraceae and Orchidaceae
5. Collection, processing, drying and preparation of a Herbarium of a wild
herbaceous plant species.

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
1. Kormondy, E. J. (1996) – Concept of Ecology, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, USA.
2. Sharma, P. D. ( 2010) – Ecology and Enviornment, 8th Edition, Rastogi Publication,
Meerut, India.
3. Singh, G. (2012) – Plant Systematics : Theory and Practice, 3 rd Edition, Oxford &
IBH Publishing Co Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
4. Pandey, B. P. (2018) – A Text Book of Botany : Angiosperms, S Chand Publishing,
7361, Ram Nagar, Qutab Road, New Delhi.

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 PAPER NAME: Plant Ecology and Taxonomy
PAPER CODE: BT – MN – 2114
Total Credits: 4 (Theory: 3 + Practical/Tutorial: 1)
THEORY: 3 Credits
TOTAL LECTURES: 45
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The main objective of study plant ecology is to examine the relationship of plants with the
physical and biotic environment. Plant Taxonomy is the science of discovering, identifying,
describing, classifying and naming plants. The main objective of plant taxonomy is to identify
characteristics of undiscovered species by comparing with known species, to specify
characteristics of recently discovered species, to arranged them in respective “taxa” after
looking at their similarities and to give them specific names.

COURSE OUTCOME:

Student would have understanding of various ecological parameters of plant in nature

pertaining to influencing ecological factors and their analysis of practical datas on
individual, population, community and ecosystem level along with their relationships.
Student also would have understanding about basic knowledge of plant taxonomy with the
modern taxonomic approaches. Practical knowledge of the course material will develop the
skill of identification and classification of plant diversity and characterization of
angiospermic families along with their phyto geographical analysis.

Unit- I: Ecological Factor (LECTURES: 8)

Soil : Origin, formation, composition, of soil profile., Water : State of water in the
environment, precipitation types. Light and Temperature : Variation, optimal and limiting
factors; Shelford Law of Tolerance. Adaptation of Hydrophytes and Xerophytes. Biological
indicators

Unit-II: Plant Communities (LECTURES: 4)

Characters; Ecotone and Edge Effect; Succession; Processes and Types.

Unit-III: Ecosystem (LECTURES: 8)

Structure; Energy flow trophic organisation; Food chains and Food webs, Ecological
Pyramids, Production and Productivity; Bio-geochemical Cycle, Carbon, Nitrogen and
Phosphorus Cycles

Unit-IV: Phytogeography (LECTURES: 2)

Principle of Bio-geographical Zones; Endemism

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Unit-V: Introduction to Plant Taxonomy (LECTURES: 2)

Aim and objective of Plant Taxonomy. Identification, Classification and Nomenclature.

Unit-VI: Identification (LECTURES: 4)

Function of Herbarium, Important Herbaria and Botanical Gardens of the world and India;
Documentation: Flora, Kyes – Single access and Multi assess.

Unit-VII: Modern Trends of Taxonomy(LECTURES: 5)

Taxonomy in relation to Palynology, Cytology, Phytochemistry and Molecular data

Unit-VIII: Botanical Nomenclature (LECTURES: 4)

Principles and Rules (ICBN): Ranks and Names; Binomial system, Typification, Author
citation, Valid Publication, Rejection of names, Principle of Priority and its Limitation.

Unit-IX: Taxonomic Classification (LECTURES: 2)

Types of classification; Bentham and Hooker system of classification

Unit - X: Angiospermic families (LECTURES: 6)

Poaceae, Orchidaceae, Magnoliceae, Solanaceae, Lamiaceae and.Asteracae.

PRACTICAL (Lectures: 30)

Study of instruments use to measure micro climatic variables –Thermometer,

1.
Anemometer, Hygrometer and Luxmeter

2. Study of morphological adaptation of hydrophytes and xerophytes

3. Determination minimal quadrate size for the study of herbaceous vegetation.

Study of vegetative and floral characters of Solanaceae, Lamiaceae,

4.
Asteraceae and Orchidaceae
Collection, processing, drying and preparation of a Herbarium of a wild
5.
herbaceous plant species.

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
1. Kormondy, E. J. (1996) – Concept of Ecology, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, USA.
2. Sharma, P. D. ( 2010) – Ecology and Enviornment, 8th Edition, Rastogi Publication,
Meerut, India.
3. Singh, G. (2012) – Plant Systematics : Theory and Practice, 3 rd Edition, Oxford &
IBH Publishing Co Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
4. Pandey, B. P. (2018) – A Text Book of Botany : Angiosperms, S Chand Publishing,
7361, Ram Nagar, Qutab Road, New Delhi.

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 PAPER NAME: Floriculture and Interior Decoration with Indoor Plants
PAPER CODE: BT – SE – 2113
Total Credits: 3 (Theory: 2 + Project/Practical/Tutorial: 1)

THEORY: 2 Credits
Total Lectures: 30
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
There has been a great improvement of the quality of life, leading to a well balanced demand
and supply of flowers. As a result, floriculture has blossomed into a viable business segment.
So the main objective is in promotion of the floriculture trade leading to development of
nursery, seed and bulb production, micro propagation of flowering plants like orchids,
silviculture and extraction of essential oils. Thus it would involve with cultivation of
ornamental flowers and crops from the time of planting to the time of harvesting.

COURSE OUTCOME:
The main outcome of Floriculture is the generation self-employment opportunities round the
year. A course work on floriculture and interior decoration with indoor plants would equip
the participants to join the floriculture field as farm/estate managers, plantation experts,
supervisors and project coordinators etc. Besides research and teaching are some other
avenues of employment in the field. Then it would qualify the candidates to join in the
marketing of floriculture products and develop technique of interior decoration with indoor
plants for different ventures is emerging as a potential segment of this course.

Unit I:Introduction (LECTURES: 5)

Definition of Floriculture, History, Importance and scope of floriculture.

Unit II: Management (LECTURES: 4)

Nursery Management and routine garden operations and Green House

Unit III:Types and Technique (LECTURES: 10)

Principle, Features and Management of Interior Decorations; Landscaping gardening of

Public Places, Highways and Educational Institutions.

Unit IV: Ornamental Plants (LECTURES: 5)

Different types of ornamental plants and their utilization, Indoor Plants, Potted Plants,
Hydroponics and Bonsai

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Unit IV:Commercial Floriculture (LECTURES: 6)

Production and Packaging of flowers; Methods and impotence of Flower arrangement.

Market potentialities of floriculture.

PRACTICAL/PROJECT:(Lectures/Hours: 30)

Project / Field work based on the syllabus of theory course

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

1. Randhowa, G. S. and Mukhopadhyay, A. (1986) – Floriculture in India, Allied

Publishers.

2. Balaji, S. Kulkarni (2016) – Floriculture and Land scapping, Agro India Publication.

3. Roy, A. Larson (1992) - Introduction to Floriculture, 2nd Edition, Academic Press.

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 PAPER NAME: Plants and Human Welfare
PAPER CODE: BT – ID – 2113
Total Credits: 3 (THEORY)
Total Lectures: 45

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This course will provide comprehensive information and insight into the importance of
Plants and Human Welfare. It would give the students exposure on how such concepts like
herbal technologies that are present and maintained in traditional knowledge systems and
how they helps in human welfare

COURSE OUTCOME:

This paper will enable student to learn about biodiversity not only as plant or nature lover
but also for higher academic pursuits, particularly in the field of biological sciences,
environment and biodiversity conservation.

Unit- I: Microbes and industrial importance (LECTURES: 10)

Introduction, Microbes (Bacteria and Yeast) in diary technology, medicine, bakery, brewery
industries.

Unit-II: Forest and Forest Products (LECTURES: 5)

Type of forest, timber, paper, essential oils and other natural products yielding plants.

Unit-III: Mushroom – Technology, Production andMarketing(LECTURES: 9)

Introduction and economic importance, spawn culture, cultivation of mushroom, and

harvesting, storage of mushrooms and processing

Unit-IV: Practical utilizations of crop and medicinal plants (LECTURES: 13)

Harvesting and post harvesting processes of different agricultural crops. . Extraction

processes of alkaloids, flavonoids for medicine manufacturing.

Unit-V: Ethno-botany andTraditional Indigenous Knowledge (LECTURES: 8)

Definition, aim, objectives and Interdisciplinary approaches of ethnobotany, importance of

traditional knowledge, IPR relating traditional knowledge.

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
1. Pelczar, M. J. (2001) – Microbiology, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw – Hill Co, New
Delhi.

2. Verma, V. (2019) - Text Book of Economic Botany.

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