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NRT/KS/19/2830
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Semester–III (CBCS) (Botany) Examination
ELECTIVE–MYCOLOGY AND PLANT PATHOLOGY
Optional Paper–3
Paper–III
Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 80
N.B. :— (1) All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
(2) Draw well labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
1. Write on general characteristics of viruses and their structure. Add a note on its replication.
OR
Write notes on :
(a) Reproduction in bacteria.
(b) Effect of temperature and light on the growth of fungi.
2. What is rhizosphere ? Write on methods used to study rhizosphere. Add a note on its importance.
OR
Write notes on :
(a) Aspergillosis.
(b) Classification of dermatophytes.
3. What is an antibiotic ? Write characteristics of antibiotics. Write on fungi producing antibiotics.
OR
Write notes on :
(a) Role of enzymes in food processing and pharmaceuticals.
(b) Industrial production of Itaconic acid.
4. What is biodeterioration ? Elaborate the concept and explain the role of pre and post harvest field
fungi involved in biodeterioration.
OR
Write notes on :
(a) Cultivation of white button mushroom.
(b) Role of fungi in processing of soybean products.
5. Write short notes on :
(a) Fungi growing on drug
(b) Arbuscular mycorrhiza
(c) Lactic acid
(d) Proteases.

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