Syllabus of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission of Botany

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1. Microbiology
Structure, classification, reproduction and economic importance of
Virus, phytoplasma ( mycoplasma), bacteria and cyanobacteria .
Microbes in industry and agriculture.

2. Plant Pathology
Knowledge of plant diseases caused by fungi, modes of infection and
methods of control.

3. Plant Diversity
Structure, reproduction, life history, classification and economic
importance of algae, fungi, bryophytes pteridophytes and
gymnosperms.

4. Angiosperms
Tissue and tissue systems. Morphology and anatomy of root, stem and
leaf. Developmental aspect and anomalous primary and secondary
structures. Morphology of flower, structure of anther and ovule,
microsporogenesis and megasporogenesis, fertilization and embryo
development. Seed development.

5. Taxonomy
Priniciples of nomenclature and classification of angiosperms. Modern
trends in taxonomy. A general account of the following families :
Ranunculaceae, Brassicaceae, Malvaceae, Rutaceae, Fabaceae
(Leguminosae), Apiaceae, Apocynaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Solanaceae,
Lamiaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Liliaceae and Poaceae. Botanical gardens

BOTANY Paper II:
1. Cell Biology
Cell as unit of structure & function. Prokaryotic and eukerayotic cells.
Ultra structure and functions of plasma membrane, endoplasmic
reticulum, mitochondria, ribosomes chloroplasts and nucleus.
Chromosomes : Structure, chemical nature and behaviour during
mitosis and meiosis. Special types of chromosomes.

2. Genetics and Evolution
Mendelism, concept of gene, structure and types of DNA and RNA,
genetic code, protein synthesis and regulation. Theories of organic
evolution and evidences.

3. Plant Physiology
Absorption and conduction of water. Transpiration, Mineral nutrition.
Photosynthesis, Respiration, Photorespiration, Enzymes, Nitrogen
metabolism and fermentation. Growth, plant hormones and their
functions. Photoperiodism. Seed dormancy and germination.

4. Ecology
Scope of Ecology, ecological factors, structure, function and dynamics
of Ecosystem. Plant communities and succession. Applied aspects of
ecology including conservation, control of pollution and management
of natural resources. Endangered plants, endemism and red data
book. Global warming, acid rains and ozone layer depletion.

5. Economic Botany
Plants as sources of food, fodder, fibers, spices, beverages, medicines
and timber.