UNIVERSAL GROUP OF COLLEGE, BALLOPUR

Fundamentals of Plant pathology

Paper-PATH-101
Semester-II
Time Allowed :4 Hours [Maximum Marks = 45]
Note:- The Candidates are required to attempt all the questions each from sections A and B
carrying 9 Mark each and the entire section C Consisting of 9 Short answer type questions
carrying 1 Mark each.
After exam, within 15 min you have to submit your handwritten answers sheet in pdf file
immediately.
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SECTION -A
Question-1
a) Write down the characteristics features of Xanthomonas. (3)
b) Enlist the morphological identification of root knot of nematodes ? (3)
c) Explain the symptoms of Anguina. (3)
Question -2
a) Give the different species of Xanthomonas. (3)
b) Enlist the diagnosis of Meloidogyne. (6)
Question -3
a) Briefly explain the objectives and concept of plant pathology ? (4)
b) Write down the general characteristics features of Bacteria and Fastidious bacteria. (5)

Question -4
(a) Elaborate about the survival and dispersal of plant pathogen. (4)
(b) Explain the phenomenon of infection by pathogen . (5)

SECTION -B

Question -5
a) Write about the genera Mucor and Puccinia. (5)
b) Explain the defense mechanism in plants . (4)

Question-6
(a) Write short note on genera Ustilago and Alternaria. (5)
(b) Describe the plant disease epidemiology and forecasting . (4)
Question -7
(a) Explain about the genera Phytophtora and Agaricus
(5)
(b) Describe the general principles of plant disease management . (4)

Question -8
(a) Describe about the pathogen genera Uromyces and Aspergillus. (5)
(b) Describe the plant quarantine and inspection . (4)

SECTION -C
Attempt the following questions In briefly. 1*9=9
1. Differentiate between healthy and diseased plants.
2. Enlist the symptoms of diseased plants.
3. Brief the term compound interest diseases.
4. How plants can manage the penetration of pathogens.
5. Define Invasion by pathogen.
6. Explain the term epidemic .
7. Draw the labelled flow chart showing the infection phenomenon.
8. Write the unique characteristics features of nematodes.
9. What do you mean by Plant pathology.