Professional Documents
Culture Documents
in
BIOLOGY
BOTANY
Content Creation
The wise
possess all
II
CONTENTS
BIOLOGY: BOTANY
III
Competitive
Model questions to face various competitive exams
Exam questions
IV
Scope of Botany
Higher Studies and Career Opportunities
Specializations available for botany are: Plant biochemist: Biochemists study the
chemical and physical principles of living
Cytology Genetics
things and of biological processes, such as cell
Lichenology Economic botany
development, growth, heredity, and disease.
Palynology Palaeobotany
Bryology Ethnobotany Molecular biologist: Molecular biologists
conduct research and academic activities.
Phycology Phytochemistry
The research component involves the study
Forestry Plant morphology
of biological structures in well-equipped
Phytopathology Plant anatomy
laboratories with advanced technology to help
Plant physiology Plant genetics them explore complex molecular structures
Agronomy Horticulture and their particular functions. The equipment
Plant ecology Plant systematic may include microscopes, lab centrifuges,
computers with specific software that allows
Veterinary Science
them to analyze obtained data, and many more.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science or B.V.Sc. is an
undergraduate program in veterinary
VI
Murraya tree
Epiphyllous
young plant buds
growing from roots (f) Reproduction
by leaf
Bryophyllum
Node
Internode
(g) Runner
Centella asiatica
Runner
(b) Rhizome – Zingiber officinale
Terminal bud
(Daughter plant)
Root
Stolon
(c) Corm – Colocasia (h) Stolon
Fragaria
Offset
Naked scale
leaves
Bulbil
Advantages of natural vegetative contact with the soil is called stock and the
reproduction plant used for grafting is called scion (Figure
• Only one parent is required for propagation. 1.2 a). Examples are Citrus, Mango and Apple.
• The new individual plants produced are There are different types of grafting based on the
genetically identical. method of uniting the scion and stock. They are
bud grafting, approach grafting, tongue grafting,
• In some plants, this enables to spread
crown grafting and wedge grafting.
rapidly. Example: Spinifex
• Horticulturists and farmers utilize these i. Bud grafting: A T- shaped incision is made
organs of natural vegetative reproduction in the stock and the bark is lifted. The scion bud
for cultivation and to harvest plants in with little wood is placed in the incision beneath
large scale. the bark and properly bandaged with a tape.
‘T’
shaped Bud (Scion) Scion
insertion Stock Scion
Stock Stock
Stock Scion
(ii) Approach (iii) Tongue
(i) Bud grafting (iv) Crown grafting (v) Wedge grafting
grafting grafting
a) Types of Grafting
Figure 1.2(a): Artificial methods of vegetative reproduction in plants
the rooted part is cut and planted to grow as branches after 2-4 months. Such branches are
a new plant. Examples: Ixora and Jasminum. removed from the parent plant and grown in a
Mound layering and Air layering are few types separate pot or ground.
of layering (Figure 1.2 b). Advantages of conventional methods
i. Mound layering: This method is applied for • The plants produced are genetically uniform.
the plants having flexible branches. The lower
• Many plants can be produced quickly by
branch with leaves is bent to the ground and
this method.
part of the stem is buried in the soil and tip of
the branch is exposed above the soil. After the • Some plants produce little or no seeds;
roots emerge from the part of the stem buried in others, the seeds produced do not
in the soil, a cut is made in parent plant so that germinate. In such cases, plants can be
the buried part grow into a new plant. produced in a short period by this method.
• Some plants can be propagated more
economically by vegetative propagation.
Example: Solanum tuberosum.
• Two different plants with desirable
(i) Mound layering characters such as disease resistance and
high yield can be grafted and grown as a new
plant with the same desirable characters.
Disadvantages of conventional methods
• Use of virus infected plants as parents
Bark tissue Polythene
Moist soil tied to retain produces viral infected new plants.
removed
moisture
(ii) Air layering
• Vegetative structures used for propagation
are bulky and so they are difficult to handle
b) Types of Layering
and store.
Figure 1.2(b): Artificial methods of
vegetative reproduction in plants 1.3 Sexual Reproduction
In previous classes reproduction in lower plants
ii. Air layering: In this method the stem is
like algae and bryophytes was discussed in detail.
girdled at nodal region and hormones are
Sexual reproduction involves the production
applied to this region which promotes rooting.
and fusion of male and female gametes. The
This portion is covered with damp or moist soil
former is called gametogenesis and the latter
using a polythene sheet. Roots emerge in these
is the process of fertilization. Let us recall the The structures and events involved in pre-
sexual reproduction in algae and bryophytes. fertilization are given below
They reproduce by the production of gametes
which may be motile or non motile depending 1.4.1 Male Reproductive part -
upon the species. The gametic fusion is of three Androecium
types (Isogamy, Anisogamy and Oogamy). In Androecium is made up of stamens. Each
algae external fertilization takes place whereas stamen possesses an anther and a filament.
in higher plants internal fertilization occurs. Anther bears pollen grains which represent
the male gametophyte. In this chapter we
Flower shall discuss the structure and development of
A flower is viewed in multidimensional anther in detail.
perspectives from time immemorial. It is an
Development of anther: A very young
inspirational tool for the poets. It is a decorative
anther develops as a homogenous mass of
material for all the celebrations. In Tamil
cells surrounded by an epidermis. During
literature the five lands are denoted by different
its development, the anther assumes a four-
flowers. The flags of some countries are
lobed structure. In each lobe, a row or a few
embedded with flowers. Flowers are used in the
rows of hypodermal cells becomes enlarged
preparation of perfumes. For a Morphologist,
with conspicuous nuclei. This functions as
a flower is a highly condensed shoot meant for
archesporium. The archesporial cells divide
reproduction. As you have already learned about
by periclinal divisions to form primary
the parts of a flower in Unit II of Class XI, let us
parietal cells towards the epidermis and
recall the parts of a flower. A Flower possesses
primary sporogenous cells towards the inner
four whorls- Calyx, Corolla, Androecium and
side of the anther. The primary parietal cells
Gynoecium. Androecium and Gynoecium
undergo a series of periclinal and anticlinal
are essential organs(Figure 1.3). The process
division and form 2-5 layers of anther walls
or changes involved in sexual reproduction of
composed of endothecium, middle layers and
higher plants include three stages .They are Pre-
tapetum, from periphery to centre.
fertilization, Fertilization and Post fertilization
Microsporogenesis: The stages involved
changes. Let us discuss these events in detail.
in the formation of haploid microspores from
Stigma diploid microspore mother cell through meiosis
Style is called Microsporogenesis. The primary
Stamen
sporogeneous cells directly, or may undergo
Petal
a few mitotic divisions to form sporogenous
tissue. The last generation of sporogenous tissue
Sepal
functions as microspore mother cells. Each
Ovary microspore mother cell divides meiotically
Ovule
to form a tetrad of four haploid microspores
Pedicel (microspore tetrad). Microspores soon separate
Figure 1.3 Parts of a Flower from one another and remain free in the anther
1.4 Pre-fertilization: structures locule and develop into pollen grains. The stages
in the development of microsporangia is given in
and events Figure 1.4. In some plants, all the microspores in
The hormonal and structural changes
a microsporangium remain held together called
in plant lead to the differentiation and
pollinium. Example: Calotropis. Pollinia are
development of floral primordium.
Parietal cell
Archesporial Sporogenous cell
cell
(a) Anther primordium (b) Differentiation of (c) Formation of parietal and (d) Formation of wall layers
archesporial cell sporogenous cell
Epidermis
Epidermis Endothecium
Middle layers Middle layer
Tapetum Tapetum
Sporogenous cell Microspores
Pollen tetrad
Stomium
Connective
(e) Sporogenous stage (f) Pollen tetrad stage (g) Microspore stage
Connective
Epidermis
Endothecium Activity
Middle layer
Pollen grain Collect buds and opened flowers of Datura
Stomium metel. Dissect the stamens, separate the
anthers and take thin transverse sections and
observe the structure under the microscope.
Record the various stages of anther
development from your observations.
(h) Pollen grain stage
absent in germ pores.The surface of the exine of male gametophyte takes place while they are
is either smooth or sculptured in various still in the microsporangium. The nucleus of the
patterns (rod like, grooved, warty, punctuate microspore divides mitotically to form a vegetative
etc.) The sculpturing pattern is used in the and a generative nucleus. A wall is laid around the
plant identification and classification. generative nucleus resulting in the formation of two
Shape of a pollen grain varies from species unequal cells, a large irregular nucleus bearing with
to species. It may be globose, ellipsoid, fusiform, abundant food reserve called vegetative cell and a
lobed, angular or crescent shaped. The size of the small generative cell. Generally at this 2 celled stage,
pollen varies from 10 micrometers in Myosotis the pollens are liberated from the anther. In some
plants the generative cell again undergoes a division
to 200 micrometers in members of the family
to form two male gametes. The pollen is liberated at
Cucurbitaceae and Nyctaginaceae
2 celled stage. In 60% of the angiosperms pollen is
Palynology is the study of pollen liberated in 2 celled stage. Further, the growth of the
grains.It helps to identify the male gametophyte occurs only if the pollen reaches
distribution of coal and to locate the right stigma. The pollen on reaching the stigma
oil fields. Pollen grains reflect absorbs moisture and swells.
the vegetation of an area.
Liquid nitrogen (-1960C) is used to (e)
preserve pollen in viable condition for
Generative nucleus
prolonged duration. This technique is called Pollen tube
cryopreservation and is used to store pollen Tube nucleus
grains (pollen banks) of economically
important crops for breeding programmes..
Exine (f)
(a) Intine
The wallBeematerial
pollen is a natural substance is
sporopollenin Nucleus Dividing
contributed byandbothcontains high protein,
pollen cytoplasm and Germ pore
generative
nucleus
carbohydrate, trace
tapetum. It is derived from carotenoids. amount of
minerals and vitamins. Therefore, Vacuole
It is resistant to physical and biological (b) Tube nucleus
it is used as dietary supplement and is sold as Nucleus
decomposition.
pollen tablets andIt syrups.
helps Further
to withstand high
, it increases
temperature
the performance and is ofresistant to strong acid, (g)
wounds
and it also caused
protects by
pollen during its journey Male gametes
Figure 1.6Stages
Figure 2.3 Development of male
in the development gametophyte
of male gametophyte
Pollenkitt is contributed by the tapetum
and coloured yellow or orange and is chiefly The intine grows as pollen tube through the germ
made of carotenoids or flavonoids. It is an oily pore. In case the pollen is liberated at 2 celled stage the
layer forming a thick viscous coating over pollen generative cell divides in the pollen into 2 male cells
surface. It attracts insects and protects damage (sperms) after reaching the stigma or in the pollen
from UV radiation. tube before reaching the embryo sac. The stages
Development of Male gametophyte: in the development of male gametophyte is given
The microspore is the first cell of the male in Figure 1.6.
gametophyte and is haploid. The development
of the micropyle with respect to funicle and As the ovule develops, a single hypodermal
chalaza. Most important ovule types are cell in the nucellus becomes enlarged and
orthotropous, anatropous, hemianatropous and functions as archesporium. In some plants,
campylotropous. The types of ovule is given in the archesporial cell may directly function as
Figure 1.8. megaspore mother cell. In others, it may undergo
Orthotropous: In this type of ovule, the a transverse division to form outer primary
micropyle is at the distal end and the micropyle, parietal cell and inner primary sporogenous
the funicle and the chalaza lie in one straight cell. The parietal cell may remain undivided or
vertical line. Examples: Piperaceae, Polygonaceae divide by few periclinal and anticlinal divisions
to embed the primary sporogenous cell deep
Anatropous: The body of the ovule becomes
into the nucellus. The primary sporogenous
completely inverted so that the micropyle
cell functions as a megaspore mother cell. The
and funiculus come to lie very close to each
megaspore mother cell (MMO) undergoes
other. This is the common type of ovules
meiotic division to form four haploid megaspores.
found in dicots and monocots. Based on the number of megaspores that develop
Hemianatropous: In this, the body of the into the Embryo sac, we have three basic types
ovule is placed transversely and at right angles of development: monosporic, bisporic and
to the funicle. Example: Primulaceae. tetrasporic. The megaspores are usually arranged
Campylotropous: The body of the ovule at the in a linear tetrad. Of the four megaspores formed,
micropylar end is curved and more or less bean usually the chalazal one is functional and other
shaped. The embryo sac is slightly curved. All the three megaspores degenerate. The functional
three, hilum, micropyle and chalaza are adjacent megaspore forms the female gametophyte
to one another, with the micropyle oriented or embryo sac. This type of development is
towards the placenta. Example: Leguminosae called monosporic development (Example:
Polygonum). Of the four megaspores formed
In addition to the above main types there are
if two are involved in Embryo sac formation
two more types of ovules they are,
the development is called bisporic (Example:
Amphitropous: The distance between hilum
Allium). If all the four megaspores are involved
and chalaza is less. The curvature of the ovule
in Embryo sac formation the development
leads to horse-shoe shaped nucellus. Example:
is called tetrasporic (Example: Peperomia).
some Alismataceae.
An ovule generally has a single embryo sac.
Circinotropous: Funiculus is very long and The development of monosporic embryo sac
surrounds the ovule. Example: Cactaceae (Polygonum type) is given in Figure 1.9.
Megasporogenesis Development of Monosporic embryo sac.
The process of development of a megaspore To describe the stages in embryo sac development
from a megaspore mother cell is called and organization the simplest monosporic type
megasporogenesis. of development is given below.
(a) Orthotropous (b) Anatropous (c) Hemianatropous (d) Campylotropous (e) Amphitropous (f) Circinotropous
Figure 1.8 Types of ovule
The functional megaspore is the first cell of that help to attract the pollen tube. The special
the embryo sac or female gametophyte. The cellular thickening called filiform apparatus of
megaspore elongates along micropylar- chalazal synergids help in the absorption, conduction of
axis. The nucleus Filiform apparatus nutrients from the nucellus to embryo sac. It
undergoes a Synergids also guides the pollen tube into the egg. Thus, a
mitotic division. Egg apparatus 7 celled with 8 nuclei embryo sac is formed. The
Wall formation Egg structure of embryo sac is given in Figure 1.10.
does not follow the Polar nucleus
1.4.3 Pollination
nuclear division. A
large central Pollination is a wonderful mechanism which
vacuole now provides food,
appears between shelter etc., for
the two daughter
Antipodal cell the pollinating
Figure 1.10 Structure animals. Many
nuclei. The vacuole
of Embryo sac plants are
expands and
pushes the nuclei towards the opposite poles of pollinated by
the embryo sac. Both the nuclei divide twice a particular
mitotically, forming four nuclei at each pole. At animal species
this stage all the eight nuclei are present in a and the flowers are modified accordingly and
common cytoplasm (free nuclear division). thus there exists a co-evolution between plants
After the last nuclear division the cell undergoes and animals. Let us imagine if pollination fails.
appreciable elongation, assuming a sac-like Do you think there will be any seed and fruit
appearance. This is followed by cellular formation? If not what happens to pollinating
organization of the embryo sac. Of the four organisms and those that depend on these
nuclei at the micropylar end of the embryo sac, pollinating organism for the food? Here lies the
three organize into an egg apparatus, the fourth significance of the process of pollination.
one is left free in the cytoplasm of the central The pollen grains produced in the anther
cell as the upper polar nucleus. Three nuclei of will germinate only when they reach the stigma
the chalazal end form three antipodal cells of the pistil. The reproductive organs, stamens
whereas the fourth one functions as the lower and pistil of the flower are spatially separated, a
polar nucleus. Depending on the plant the 2 mechanism which is essential for pollen grains
polar nuclei may remain free or may fuse to to reach the stigma is needed. This process of
form a secondary nucleus (central cell). The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to a
egg apparatus is made up of a central egg cell stigma of a flower is called pollination.
and two synergids, one on each side of the egg Pollination is a characteristic feature
cell. Synergids secrete chemotropic substances of spermatophyte (Gymnosperms and
Archesporial cell
Synergid
Egg
polar nucleus
Antipodal
Nucellus
Megaspore Functional 2-nucleate stage
megaspore 4-nucleate stage 8-nucleate stage
mother cell
Stigma
Style Stamens Long style Short style
Style
a) Distyly - Primula
i) Pin-eyed flower ii) Thrum-eyed flower
b. Tristyly: The plant produces three kinds of • The perianth is absent or highly reduced.
flowers, with respect to the length of the style • The flowers are small, inconspicuous,
and stamens. Here,the pollen from flowers of colourless, not scented, do not secrete nectar.
one type can pollinate only the other two types • The stamens are numerous, filaments are
but not their own type. Example : Lythrum long, exerted and versatile.
(Figure 1.14b).
• Anthers produce enormous quantities of
iv. Self sterility/ Self- incompatibility: In pollen grains compared to number of ovules
some plants, when the pollen grain of a flower available for pollination. They are minute,
reaches the stigma of the same, it is unable to light and dry so that they can be carried to
germinate or prevented to germinate on its long distances by wind.
own stigma. Examples: Abutilon, Passiflora. It
• In some plants anthers burst violently and
is a genetic mechanism.
release the pollen into the air. Example:
Agents of pollination Urtica.
Pollination is effected by many agents like • Stigmas are comparatively large, protruding,
wind, water, insects etc. On the basis of the sometimes branched and feathery, adapted
agents that bring about pollination, the mode to catch the pollen grains. Generally single
of pollination is divided into abiotic and biotic. ovule is present.
The latter type is used by majority of plants.
• Plant produces flowers before the new leaves
Abiotic agents
appear, so the pollen can be carried without
1. Anemophily - pollination by Wind
hindrance of leaves.
2. Hydrophily - pollination by Water
Pollination in Maize (Zea mays): The maize
Biotic agents is monoecious and unisexual. The male
3. Zoophily inflorescence (tassel) is borne terminally and
female inflorescence (cob) laterally at lower
Zoophily refers to pollination through animals
levels. Maize pollens are large and heavy and
and pollination through insects is called
cannot be carried by light breeze. However,
Entomophily.
the mild wind shakes the male inflorescence to
1. Anemophily: Pollination by wind. The wind
release the pollen which falls vertically below.
pollinated flowers are called anemophilous.
The female inflorescence has long stigma (silk)
The wind pollinated plants are generally
measuring upto 23 cm in length, which projects
situated in wind exposed regions. Anemophily
beyond leaves. The pollens drop from the tassel
is a chance event. Therefore, the pollen may
is caught by the stigma (Figure 1.15).
not reach the target flower effectively and are
wasted during the transit from one flower Male inflorescence (Tassel)
to another. The common examples of wind
Female inflorescence (Cob)
pollinated flowers are - grasses, sugarcane,
bamboo, coconut, palm, maize etc.,
Silk
Anemophilous plants have the following (Stigma
characteristic features: and Style)
POLLINATION
Self-Pollination Cross-Pollination
(Autogamy) (Xenogamy or Allogamy)
Abiotic Agencies
1. Anemophily (Wind) Biotic Agencies
2. Hydrophily (Water)
compatibility of the pollen through recognition- Solid style (Closed type): It is common among
rejection protein reaction between the pollen dicots. It is characterized by the presence of
and stigma surface. Sexual incompatibility may central core of elongated, highly specialised
exist between different species (interspecific) cells called transmitting tissue.This is equivalent
or between members of the same species to the lining cells of hollow style and does the
(intraspecific).The latter is called self- same function. Its contents are also similar
incompatibility. The first visible change in the to the content of those cells. The pollen tube
pollen, soon after it lands on stigma is hydration. grows through the intercellular spaces of the
The pollen wall proteins are released from the transmitting tissue.
surface. During the germination of pollen its Semi-solid style (half closed type): This is
entire content moves into the pollen tube. The intermediate between solid and open type.
growth is restricted to the tip of the tube and There is a difference of opinion on the
all the cytoplasmic contents move to the tip nature of transmitting tissue. Some authors
region. The remaining part of the pollen tube consider that it is found only in solid styles
is occupied by a vacuole which is cut off from while others consider the lining cells of hollow
the tip by callose plug. The extreme tip of pollen style also has transmitting tissue.
tube appears hemispherical and transparent
Entry of pollen tube into the ovule: There
when viewed through the microscope. This
are three types of pollen tube entry into the
is called cap block. As soon as the cap block
ovule(Figure 1.18).
disappear the growth of the pollen tube stops.
Porogamy: when the pollen tube enters
Pollen tube in the style through the micropyle.
After the germination the pollen tube enters into
Pollen tube
the style from the stigma. The growth of the pollen
tube in the style depends on the type of style.
Types of style
There are three types of style a) Hollow or
open style b)solid style or closed style c) semi-
solid or half closed style.
Pollen tube Pollen tube
Hollow style (Open style): It is common
a) Porogamy b) Chalazogamy c) Mesogamy
among monocots. A hollow canal running from
the stigma to the base of the style is present. Figure 1.18 Path of pollen tube entry into the ovule
The canal is lined by a single layer of glandular Chalazogamy: when the pollen tube enters
canal cells (Transmitting tissue).They secrete through the chalaza.
mucilaginous substances. The pollen tube grows
Mesogamy: when the pollen tube enters
on the surface of the cells lining the stylar canal.
through the integument.
The canal is filled with secretions which serve
Entry of pollen tube into embryo sac:
as nutrition for growing pollen tubes and also
Irrespective of the place of entry of pollen
controlling incompatibility reaction between
tube into ovule, it enters the embryo sac at the
the style and pollen tube. The secretions contain
micropylar end. The pollen enters into embryo
carbohydrates, lipids and some enzymes
sac directly into one of the synergids.
like esterases, acid phosphatases as well as
compatibility controlling proteins. The growth of pollen tube towards the ovary,
ovule and embryo sac is due to the presence of
chemotropic substances. The pollen tube after fuses with the egg nucleus (syngamy) to form
travelling the whole length of the style enters Zygote. (Figure 1.19)
into the ovary locule where it is guided towards Pollen grain Ovule
the micropyle of the ovule by a structure called
Antipodal (n)
obturator (See Do you know). After reaching the Secondary
nucleus (2n)
embryo sac, a pore is formed in pollen tube wall at Vegetative
Egg (n)
tube nucleus (n)
its apex or just behind the apex. The content of the
pollen tube (two male gametes, vegetative nucleus Male nuclei (n)
and cytoplasm) are discharged into the synergids
into which pollen tube enters. The pollen tube
does not grow beyond it, in the embryo sac. The
tube nucleus disorganizes.
(n) (n) (n) (2n)
1.5.1 Double fertilization and triple fusion
Zygote (2n)
Endosperm(3n)
S.G. Nawaschin and L.Guignard in 1898 and
Embyo
1899, observed in Lilium and Fritillaria that
both the male gametes released from a male
gametophyte are involved in the fertilization.
They fertilize two different components of
Seed
the embryo sac. Since both the male gametes Figure 1.19 Fertilization in Angiosperms
are involved in fertilization, the phenomenon
The second gamete migrates to the central cell
is called double fertilization and is unique
where it fuses with the polar nuclei or their
to angiosperms. One of the male gametes
Endosperm
Embryo
Petal
Stigma
Style
Shrivelling
petal & sepal
Ovary
Ovule
Fruit
Sepal
Seed
Seed
Plumule
Cotyledon
Testa
Radicle
fusion product, the secondary nucleus and Depending upon the mode of development
forms the primary endosperm nucleus (PEN). three types of endosperm are recognized in
Since this involves the fusion of three nuclei, angiosperms. They are nuclear endosperm,
this phenomenon is called triple fusion. This cellular endosperm and helobial endosperm
act results in endosperm formation which (Figure 1.21).
forms the nutritive tissue for the embryo. Nuclear endosperm: Primary Endosperm
Nucleus undergoes several mitotic divisions
1.6 Post Fertilization structure without cell wall formation thus a free nuclear
and events condition exists in the endosperm. Examples:
After fertilization, several changes take place in Coccinia, Capsella and Arachis
the floral parts up to the formation of the seed Cellular endosperm: Primary endosperm
(Figure 1.20). nucleus divides into 2 nuclei and it is
The events after fertilization (endosperm, immediately followed by wall formation.
embryo development, formation of seed, fruits) Subsequent divisions also follow cell wall
are called post fertilization changes. formation. Examples: Adoxa, Helianthus and
Scoparia
Parts before Transformation after
fertilization fertilization
Sepals, petals, stamens, Usually wither and fall off
style and stigma
Ovary Fruit
Ovule Seed
endosperm
Egg Zygote Free nuclei
endosperm
Funicle Stalk of the seed (a) Nuclear (b) Cellular
(c) Helobial
endosperm endosperm
Micropyle (ovule) Micropyle of the endosperm
seed(facilitates O2 and
water uptake) Ruminate
Nucellus Perisperm endosperm
Outer integument of Testa (outer seed coat) d) Ruminate endosperm (Areca catechu)
and Beans. Those seeds with endosperms are cell and lower or basal cell. Further divisions
called endospermous or albuminous seeds. The in the zygote during the development lead to
endosperms in these seeds supply nutrition to the formation of embryo. Embryo undergoes
the embryo during seed germination. Examples: globular, heart shaped stages before reaching a
Paddy, Coconut and Castor. mature stage. The mature embryo has a radicle,
two cotyledons and a plumule.
Aleurone tissue consists
of highly specialised cells Activity
of one or few layers which
Collect the fruits of Tridax (Cypsella). Using
are found around the
endosperm of cereals (barley and maize). a needle dissect out the content, separate
Aleurone grain contains sphaerosomes. the embryo and observe different stages
During seed germination cells secrete of dicot embryo – globular, torpedo, heart
certain hydrolytic enzymes like amylases, shaped under a dissection microscope.
proteases which digest reserved food
material present in the endosperm cells. Seed
The fertilized ovule is called seed and possesses
Ruminate endosperm: The endosperm with
an embryo, endosperm and a protective coat.
irregularity and unevenness in its surface forms
ruminate endosperm. Examples :Areca catechu, Seeds may be endospermous (wheat, maize,
Passiflora and Myristica barley and sunflower) or non endospermous.
(Bean, Mango, Orchids and cucurbits).
Functions of endosperm:
• It is the nutritive tissue for the developing Fresh weight of an
embryo. orchid seed may be
• In majority of angiosperms, the zygote 20.33 microgram and
divides only after the development of that of double coconut
endosperm.
(Lodoicea maldivica) is about 6 kg.
• Endosperm regulates the precise mode of
embryo development.
Cicer seed (example for Dicot seed)
Coconut milk is a basic
nutrient medium which The mature seeds are attached to the fruit
induces the differentiation wall by a stalk called funiculus. The funiculus
of embryo (embryoids) disappears leaving a scar called hilum. Below
and plantlets from various plant tissues. the hilum a small pore called micropyle is
Coconut water from tender coconut is free- present. It facilitates entry of oxygen and
nuclear endosperm and white kernel part water into the seeds during germination.
is cellular. Each seed has a thick outer covering called
seed coat. The seed coat is developed from
Development of Dicot embryo integuments of the ovule. The outer coat is
The Stages involved in the development called testa and is hard whereas the inner coat
of Dicot embryo (Capsella bursa-pastoris – is thin, membranous and is called tegmen.
Onagrad or crucifer type) is given in Figure In Pea plant the tegmen and testa are fused.
1.22. The embryo develops at micropylar Two cotyledons laterally attached to the
end of embryo sac. The zygote undergoes embryonic axis and store the food materials
transverse division to form upper or terminal in pea whereas in other seeds like castor the
Embryonal mass
Hypophysis
Terminal cell
Suspensor
Basal cell
Cotyledon
Plumule
Embryonal mass
Hypophysis
Hypophysis Cotyledons
Radicle
Suspensor Radicle
Root cap
Suspensor Root cap
(f) Heart shaped embryo (g) Mature embryo (h) Mature embryo in a seed
Figure 1.22 Development of Dicot embryo (Capsella bursa-pastoris)
Testa
Radicle
Oryza seed (example for Monocot seed)
The seed of paddy is one seeded and is called
Testa Caryopsis. Each seed remains enclosed by
a brownish husk which consists of glumes
Seed entire
arranged in two rows. The seed coat is a
Plumule
Cotyledon
brownish, membranous layer closely adhered to
the grain. Endosperm forms the bulk of the grain
Testa
and is the storage tissue. It is separated from
embryo by a definite layer called epithelium.
Radicle
Seed cut opened The embryo is small and consists of one shield-
Figure 1.23(a) Dicot
a) Dicot seed seed - Cicer arientinum
(Cicer arientinum) shaped cotyledon known as scutellum present
endosperm contains reserve food and the towards lateral side of embryonal axis.
cotyledons are thin. The portion of embryonal A short axis with plumule and radicle protected
Fruit (Caryopsis) entire
axis projecting beyond the cotyledons is by the root cap is present. The plumule is
called radicle or embryonic root. The other surrounded by a protective sheath called
end of the axis called embryonic shoot is coleoptile. The radicle including root cap
the plumule. Embryonal axis above the is also covered by a protective sheath called
Endosperm
level of cotyledon is called epicotyl whereas coleorhiza. The scutellum supplies the growing
the cylindrical region between Scutellum the level of
embryo with food material absorbed from the
cotyledon is called hypocotyl(Figure
Coleoptile
1.23 a). endosperm with the help of the epithelium
Shoot apex
(Figure 1.23 b).
Radicle
Root cap
Coleorhiza Asexual and Sexual Reproduction in Plants 23
L.s. of fruit
RECURRENT
APOMIXIS
Fruit (Caryopsis) entire
Vegetative
Agamospermy
reproduction
Endosperm
Adventive embryony
Diplospory
Scutellum Apospory
Coleoptile
Shoot apex Vegetative reproduction: Plants propagate by
any part other than seeds
Radicle
Root cap Bulbils – Fritillaria imperialis; Bulbs –
Coleorhiza Allium; Runner – Mentha arvensis; Sucker -
L.s. of fruit
Chrysanthemum
Figure
b) 1.23(b)
Monocot Monocot seed
seed (Oryza - Oryza sativa
sativa) Agamospermy: It refers to processes by which
Figure 2.25 Structure of seed
Activity Embryos are formed by eliminating meiosis and
syngamy.
Soak seeds of green gram for three hours.
Drain the water and place few seeds in a Adventive embryony
clean tray containing moist cotton or filter An Embryo arises directly from the diploid
paper. Allow the seeds to sprout. Collect sporophytic cells either from nucellus or
the sprouted seeds, cut open and observe integument. It is also called sporophytic
the parts. Record your observation. budding because gametophytic phase is
completely absent. Adventive embryos are found
in Citrus and Mangifera
1.7 Apomixis
Diplospory (Generative apospory): A diploid
Reproduction involving fertilization in
embryo sac is formed from megaspore mother
flowering plants is called amphimixis and
cell without a regular meiotic division Examples.
wherever reproduction does not involve union
Eupatorium and Aerva.
of male and female gametes is called apomixis.
Apospory: Megaspore mother cell (MMC)
The term Apomixis was introduced by
undergoes the normal meiosis and four
Winkler in the year 1908. It is defined as
megaspores formed gradually disappear. A
the substitution of the usual sexual system
nucellar cell becomes activated and develops into
(Amphimixis) by a form of reproduction which
a diploid embryo sac. This type of apospory is also
does not involve meiosis and syngamy.
Maheswari (1950) classified Apomixis into called somatic apospory. Examples Hieracium
two types - Recurrent and Non recurrent and Parthenium.
Recurrent apomixis: It includes vegetative 1.8 Polyembryony
reproduction and agamospermy Occurrence of more than one embryo in a
Non recurrent apomixis: Haploid embryo seed is called polyembryony (Figure 1.24).
sac developed after meiosis, develops into a The first case of polyembryony was reported
embryo without fertilization. in certain oranges by Anton von Leeuwenhoek
The outline classification of Recurrent in the year 1719. Polyembryony is divided into
apomixis is given below. four categories based on its origin.
Significance
Zygotic embryo • The seedless fruits have great significance
in horticulture.
• The seedless fruits have great commercial
importance.
Endosperm • Seedless fruits are useful for the preparation
of jams, jellies, sauces, fruit drinks etc.
• High proportion of edible part is available
in parthenocarpic fruits due to the absence
Antipodal embryo
of seeds.
Summary
Figure 1.24 : Polyembryony – Embryo sac
Reproduction is one of the attributes of
of Ulmus glabra showing zygotic and
living things. Lower plants, microbes and
antipodal embryo
animals reproduce by different methods
(fragmentation, gemma, binary fission,
a. Cleavage polyembryony (Example: Orchids)
budding, regeneration). Organisms reproduce
b. Formation of embryo by cells of the Embryo through asexual and sexual methods. Asexual
sac other than egg (Synergids – Aristolochia; methods in angiosperms occur through natural
antipodals – Ulmus and endosperm – or artificial methods. The natural methods
Balanophora) take place through vegetative propagules or
c. Development of more than one Embryo sac diaspores. Artificial method of reproduction
within the same ovule. (Derivatives of same involves cutting, layering and grafting.
MMC, derivatives of two or more MMC – Micropropagation is a modern method used
Casuarina) to raise new plants.
d. Activation of some sporophytic cells of the Sexual reproduction includes
ovule (Nucellus/ integuments-Citrus and gametogenesis and fertilization. External
Syzygium). fertilization occurs in lower plants like algae
but in higher plants internal fertilization
Practical applications
takes place. A flower is a modified shoot
The seedlings formed from the nucellar tissue
meant for reproduction. Stamen is the male
in Citrus are found better clones for Orchards.
reproductive part and produces pollen grains.
Embryos derived through polyembryony are
The development of microspore is called
found virus free.
microsporogenesis. The microspore mother
1.9 Parthenocarpy cell undergoes meiotic division to produce
As mentioned earlier, the ovary becomes the four haploid microspores. In majority of
fruit and the ovule becomes the seed after Angiosperms the anther is dithecous and
fertilization. However in a number of cases, are tetrasporangiate. It possesses epidermis,
fruit like structures may develop from the endothecium, middle layers and tapetum.
ovary without the act of fertilization. Such The hygroscopic nature of endothecial cell
fruits are called parthenocarpic fruits. along with thin walled stomium helps in the
Invariably they will not have true seeds. dehiscence of anther. Tapetum nourishes the
Many commercial fruits are made seedless. microspores and also contributes to the wall
Examples: Banana, Grapes and Papaya. materials of the pollen grain. Pollen grain is
derived from the microspore and possesses egg and 2 Synergids) and two polar nucleus
thin inner intine and thick outer exine. fused to form secondary nucleus. Thus, a
Sporopollenin is present in exine and is resistant 7 celled 8 nucleated Embryo sac is present.
to physiological and biological decomposition. The transfer of pollen grains to the
Microspore is the first cell of male gametophyte. stigma of a flower is called pollination. Self-
The nucleus of the microspore divides to form pollination and cross-pollination are two
a vegetative nucleus and a generative nucleus. types of pollination. Double fertilization
The generative nucleus divides to form and triple fusion are characteristic features
two male nuclei. Gynoecium is the female of angiosperms. After fertilization the ovary
reproductive part of a flower and it represents transforms into a fruit and the ovule becomes
one or more pistils. The ovary bears ovules a seed. Endosperm is triploid in angiosperms
which are attached to the placenta. There are and is of three types – Nuclear, cellular, helobial.
six major types of ovules. The development Reproduction which doesn’t involve meiosis
of megaspore from megaspore mother cell and syngamy is called apomixis. Occurrence
is called megasporogenesis. A monosporic of more than one embryo in a seed is called
embryo sac (Polygonum type) possesses three polyembryony. Formation of fruit without the
antipodals in chalazal end, Three cells in the act of fertilization is called parthenocarpy.
micropylar end constituting egg apparatus(1
9. Identify the incorrect pair 16. A Plant called X possesses small flower with
a) sporopollenin - exine of pollen grain reduced perianth and versatile anther. The
b) tapetum – nutritive tissue for probable agent for pollination would be
developing microspores a)water b)air
c) Nucellus – nutritive tissue for c)butterflies d)beetles
developing embryo
d) obturator – directs the pollen tube into 17. Consider the following statement(s)
micropyle i) In Protandrous flowers pistil matures
10. Assertion : Sporopollenin preserves earlier
pollen in fossil deposits ii) In Protogynous flowers pistil matures
Reason : Sporopollenin is resistant earlier
to physical and biological iii) Herkogamy is noticed in unisexual flowers
decomposition iv) Distyly is present in Primula
a) assertion is true; reason is false a) i and ii are correct
b) assertion is false; reason is true b) ii and iv are correct
c) Both Assertion and reason are not true c) ii and iii are correct
d) Both Assertion and reason are true. d) i and iv are correct
11. Choose the correct statement(s) about 18. Coelorhiza is found in
tenuinucellate ovule
a)Paddy b)Bean
a) Sporogenous cell is hypodermal
c)Pea d)Tridax
b) Ovules have fairly large nucellus
19. Parthenocarpic fruits lack
c) sporogenous cell is epidermal
d) ovules have single layer of nucellus tissue a)Endocarp b)Epicarp
c)Mesocarp d) seed
12. Which of the following represent
20. In majority of plants pollen is liberated at
megagametophyte
a) 1 celled stage b) 2 celled stage
a) Ovule b)Embryo sac
c) 3 celled stage d) 4 celled stage
c)Nucellus d)Endosperm 21. What is reproduction?
22. Mention the contribution of Hofmeister
13. In Haplopappus gracilis, number of
towards Embryology.
chromosomes in cells of nucellus is 4.
23. List out two sub-aerial stem modifications
What will be the chromosome number in
with example.
Primary endosperm cell?
24. What is layering?
a)8 b)12 c)6 d)2 25. What are clones?
14. Transmitting tissue is found in 26. A detached leaf of Bryophyllum produces
new plants. How?
a) Micropylar region of ovule
27. Differentiate Grafting and Layering.
b) Pollen tube wall
28. “Tissue culture is the best method for
c) Stylar region of gynoecium
propagating rare and endangered plant
d) Integument
species”- Discuss.
29. Distinguish mound layering and air layering.
15. The scar left by funiculus in the seed is
30. Explain the conventional methods adopted
a)tegmen b)radicle in vegetative propagation of higher plants.
c)epicotyl d)hilum
45. ‘Pollination in Gymnosperms is different Nucellus: The diploid tissue found on the inner
from Angiosperms’ – Give reasons. part of ovule next to the integuments.
46. Write short note on Heterostyly. Pollenkitt: A sticky covering found on the
surface of the pollen that helps to attract insects.
47. Enumerate the characteristic features of
Regeneration: Ability of organisms to replace
Entomophilous flowers
or restore the lost parts.
48. Discuss the steps involved in
Sporopollenin: Pollen wall material derived
Microsporogenesis.
from carotenoids and is resistant to physical
49. With a suitable diagram explain the and biological decomposition.
structure of an ovule.
Tapetum: Nutritive tissue for the developing
50. Give a concise account on steps involved sporogenous tissue
in fertilization of an angiosperm plant.
Transmitting tissue: A single layer of glandular
51. What is endosperm. Explain the types. canal cells lining the inner part of style.
52. Differentiate the structure of Dicot and
APPENDIX
Flower
Microspore
mother cell
Anther
is
os
ei
M
Megaspore Megaspore
mother cell Pollen (n)
(n)
Sporophyte (2n)
Embyo sac
Embryo (2n)
Endosperm Endosperm
(3n) nucleus (3n) Syngamy
Zygote
Double fertilization
(2n)
• The calyx may persist and • The funiculus develops Ricinus - Caruncle
enlarge (Solanum melongena) into a fleshy structure
or may cover the fruit which is often very colourful and called aril.
(Physalis minima) (Myristica and Pithecellobium)
Physalis - Persistent calyx
• The flower stalk or axis
below the gynoecium
enlarges into a juicy pear Aril
shaped body which is edible
Myristica Pithecellobium
(Anacardium occidentale).
The Perianth becomes • The nucellar tissue is either absorbed completely
Anacardium -
fleshy as in Jack fruit. pedicel (edible) by the developing embryo sac and embryo or
small portion may remain as storage tissue. Thus
• The cells present at the tip of the outer
the remnant of nucellar tissue in the seed is called
integument around the micropyle develop
perisperm. Example: Black pepper and beet root
2 Classical Genetics
Understand Genetics – The Science of heredity (Inheritance)
the concepts - “Genetics” is the branch of biological science
of principles of which deals with the mechanism of transmission
of characters from parents to offsprings. The term
inheritance.
Genetics was introduced by W. Bateson in 1906.
Describe the extensions of Mendelism.
The four major subdisciplines of genetics are
Explain polygenic inheritance and
1. Transmission Genetics / Classical Genetics
Pleiotropy. – Deals with the transmission of genes
Analyze extra chromosomal from parents to offsprings. The foundation
inheritance in cytoplasmic organelles. of classical genetics came from the study
of hereditary behaviour of seven genes by
Gregor Mendel.
Chapter outline
2. Molecular Genetics – Deals with the
structure and function of a gene at molecular
2.1 Heredity and Variation level.
2.2 Mendelism 3. Population Genetics – Deals with heredity
2.3 L aws of Mendelian Inheritance in groups of individuals for traits which is
2.4 Monohybrid, Dihybrid, cross, determined by a few genes.
Backcross and Testcross 4. Quantitative Genetics – Deals with heredity
of traits in groups of individuals where
2.5 Interaction of Genes -Intragenic
the traits are governed by many genes
and Intergenic Incomplete
simultaneously.
dominance, Lethal genes, Epistasis
2.6 Polygenic inheritance in Wheat What is the reason for similarities, differences
of appearance and skipping of generations?
kernel colour, Pleiotropy –
Pisum sativum Genes – Functional Units of inheritance:
The basic unit of heredity (biological
2.7 Extra chromosomal inheritance-
information) which transmits biochemical,
Cytoplasmic inheritance in anatomical and behavioural traits from
Chloroplast. parents to offsprings.
Classical Genetics 31
32 Classical Genetics
entitled “Experiments on Plant Hybrids” was experiments with several true-breeding lines of
presented and published in The Proceedings of pea plants. A true breeding lines (Pure-breeding
the Brunn Society of Natural History in 1866. strains) means it has undergone continuous
Mendel was the first systematic researcher in self pollination having stable trait inheritance
the field of genetics. from parent to offspring. Matings within pure
Mendel was successful because: breeding lines produce offsprings having specific
parental traits that are constant in inheritance
He applied mathematics and statistical
•
and expression for many generations. Pure line
methods to biology and laws of probability
breed refers to homozygosity only. Fusion of
to his breeding experiments.
male and female gametes produced by the same
He followed scientific methods and kept
• individual i.e pollen and egg are
6WHSVLQFURVVSROOLQDWLRQRISHDIORZHUV
accurate and detailed records that include
quantitative data of the outcome of his :KLWHIORZHU
crosses.
His experiments were carefully planned
• 3ROOHQPDOHVH[
RUJDQLVFXWRII
and he used large samples. UHPRYHG
Classical Genetics 33
34 Classical Genetics
Classical Genetics 35
36 Classical Genetics
Classical Genetics 37
Homozygous Homozygous
Round seeds Wrinkled seeds Diploid
Yellow x Green parental
cotyledon cotyledon genotype
RR YY rr yy
F1 generation R Y
F1 generation RrYy y
r
Heterozygous
F1 phenotype : All round-yellow cotyledon
F1 genotypes : All Rr Yy
Round seeds
Yellow cotyledon
F1 Generation Parent 1 Parent 2
RrYy x RrYy
(selfed)
Round yellow cotyledon X Round yellow cotyledon
Gametes RY Ry rY ry RY Ry rY ry
Rr Yy Rr yy rr Yy rr yy
but the Law of Independent Assortment deals with ry
Phenotypic Ratio 9:3:3:1
the relationship between genes.
Figure 2.10: Dihybrid Cross in Garden peas
The crossing of two plants differing in two
breeding round yellow parent is represented by
pairs of contrasting traits is called dihybrid
the genotype RRYY and the pure breeding green
cross. In dihybrid cross, two characters (colour
wrinkled parent is represented by the genotype
and shape) are considered at a time. Mendel
rryy. During gamete formation the paired genes
considered the seed shape (round and wrinkled)
of a character assort out independently of the
and cotyledon colour (yellow & green) as the two
other pair. During the F1 x F1 fertilization each
characters. In seed shape round (R) is dominant
zygote with an equal probability receives one of
over wrinkled (r) ; in cotyledon colour yellow
the four combinations from each parent. The
(Y) is dominant over green (y). Hence the pure
38 Classical Genetics
Yellow x Green
cotyledon cotyledon
Classical Genetics 39
2.3.7 Extensions of Mendelian Genetics interactions are possible between the genes.
Apart from monohybrid, dihybrid and This gene interaction concept was introduced
trihybrid crosses, there are exceptions to and explained by W. Bateson. This concept
Mendelian principles, i.e. the occurrence of is otherwise known as Factor hypothesis or
different phenotypic ratios. The more complex Bateson’s factor hypothesis. According to
patterns of inheritance are the extensions of Bateson’s factor hypothesis, the gene interactions
Mendelian Genetics. There are examples where can be classified as
phenotype of the organism is the result of the • Intragenic gene interactions or Intra allelic
interactions among genes. or allelic interactions
• Intergenic gene interactions or inter allelic
Gene interaction – A single phenotype is
or non-allelic interactions
controlled by more than one set of genes, each of
which has two or more alleles. This phenomenon 2.4 Intragenic interactions
is called Gene Interaction. Many Interactions take place between the alleles of
characteristics of the organism the same gene i.e., alleles at the same locus is
including structural and chemical called intragenic or intralocus gene interaction.
which constitute the phenotype are It includes the following:
the result of interaction between 1) Incomplete dominance (2) Codominance
two or more genes. (3) Multiple alleles (4) Pleiotropic genes are
Gene interactions common examples for intragenic interaction.
2.4.1. Incomplete dominance – No blending
of genes
Intralocus Interlocus
interactions interactions The German Botanist Carl Correns’s (1905)
Experiment - In 4 O’ clock plant, Mirabilis
(Allelic (Non-allelic
interactions) interactions) jalapa when the pure breeding homozygous
red (R1R1) parent is crossed with homozygous
white (R2R2), the phenotype of the F1 hybrid is
Epistatic / Additive /
heterozygous pink (R1R2). The F1 heterozygous
Non-epistatic Polygenic
interactions interactions phenotype differs from both the parental
homozygous phenotype. This cross did not
I. Dominant relationship exhibit the character of the dominant parent but
a) Complete dominance Example: Tall and an intermediate colour pink. When one allele
dwarf pea plants is not completely dominant to another allele
b) Incomplete dominance
it shows incomplete dominance. Such allelic
c) Codominance d) Over dominance
II. Lethal genes interaction is known as incomplete dominance.
a) Dominant lethals b) Recessive lethals F1 generation produces intermediate phenotype
c) Conditional lethals d) Sex linked lethals pink coloured flower. When pink coloured
e) Balanced lethals plants of F1 generation were interbred in F2 both
III. Multiple alleles phenotypic and genotypic ratios were found to
Figure 2.13: Gene Interaction be identical as 1 : 2 : 1(1 red : 2 pink : 1 white).
Genotypic ratio is 1 R1R1 : 2 R1R2 : 1 R2R2.From
Mendelian experiments prove that a
this we conclude that the alleles themselves
single gene controls one character. But in the
remain discrete and unaltered proving the
post Mendelian findings, various exception
Mendel’s Law of Segregation. The phenotypic
have been noticed, in which different types of
40 Classical Genetics
Classical Genetics 41
Allele”. In 1907, E. Baur reported a lethal gene in characters simultaneously and such genes
snapdragon (Antirrhinum sp.). It is an example are called pleiotropic gene. were crossed with
for recessive lethality. In snapdragon there are a variety of peas having white flowers, light
three kinds of plants. coloured seeds and no spot on the axils of the
1. Green plants with chlorophyll. (CC) leaves, the three traits for flower colour, seed
2. Yellowish green plants with carotenoids are colour and a leaf axil spot all were inherited
referred to as pale green, golden or aurea together as a single unit. Another example is:
plants (Cc) sickle cell anemia.
3. White plants without any chlorophyll. (cc) 2.5 Intergenic gene interactions
The genotype of the homozygous green Interlocus interactions take
plants is CC. The genotype of the homozygous place between the alleles at
white plant is cc. different loci i.e between
The aurea plants have the genotype Cc alleles of different genes.It
because they are heterozygous of green and includes the following:
white plants. When two such aurea plants Dominant Epistasis – It
are crossed the F1 progeny has identical is a gene interaction in which
phenotypic and genotypic ratio of 1 : 2 : 1 (viz. two alleles of a gene at one locus interfere and
1 Green (CC) : 2 Aurea (Cc) : 1 White (cc)) suppress or mask the phenotypic expression
Since the white plants lack chlorophyll of a different pair of alleles of another gene at
pigment, they will not survive. So the F2 another locus. The gene that suppresses or masks
ratio is modified into 1 : 2. In this case the the phenotypic expression of a gene at another
homozygous recessive genotype (cc) is lethal. locus is known as epistatic. The gene whose
expression is interfered by non-allelic genes and
Antirrhinum Antirrhinum
F1 Heterozygote
aurea
x
aurea
prevents from exhibiting its character is known
Cc x Cc as hypostatic. When both the genes are present
F2
together, the phenotype is determined by the
1CC : 2 Cc : 1 cc
Green Aurea White (lethal) epistatic gene and not by the hypostatic gene.
Figure: 2.15: Lethal genes In the summer squash the fruit colour locus
has a dominant allele ‘W’ for white colour and a
The term “lethal” is applied to those recessive allele ‘w’ for coloured fruit. ‘W’ allele is
changes in the genome of an organism which
dominant that masks the expression of any colour.
produces effects severe enough to cause death.
In another locus hypostatic allele ‘G’ is for yellow
Lethality is a condition in which the death of
fruit and its recessive allele ‘g’ for green fruit. In the
certain genotype occurs prematurely. The fully
dominant or fully recessive lethal allele kills first locus the white is dominant to colour where
the carrier individual only in its homozygous as in the second locus yellow is dominant to green.
condition. So the F2 genotypic ratio will be 2 : 1 When the white fruit with genotype WWgg is
or 1 : 2 respectively. crossed with yellow fruit with genotype wwGG,
the F1 plants have white fruit and are heterozygous
2.4.4. Pleiotropy – A single gene affects (WwGg). When F1 heterozygous plants are crossed
multiple traits they give rise to F2 with the phenotypic ratio of 12
In Pleiotropy, the single gene affects multiple white : 3 yellow : 1 green.
traits and alter the phenotype of the organism.
The Pleiotropic gene influences a number of
42 Classical Genetics
Since W is epistatic to the alleles ‘G’ and 2.6 Polygenic Inheritance in Wheat
‘g’, the white which is dominant, masks the (Kernel colour)
effect of yellow or green. Homozygous Polygenic inheritance - Several genes combine
recessive ww genotypes only can give the to affect a single trait.
coloured fruits (4/16). Double recessive
A group of genes that together determine
‘wwgg’ will give green fruit (1/16). The Plants
(contribute) a characteristic of an organism
having only ‘G’ in its genotype (wwGg or
wwGG) will give the yellow fruit(3/16). is called polygenic inheritance. It gives
explanations to the inheritance of continuous
Intra –genic or allelic interaction traits which are compatible with Mendel’s Law.
F2
The first experiment on polygenic
S. Gene
Example Phenotypic inheritance was demonstrated by Swedish
No. interaction
ratio Geneticist H. Nilsson - Ehle (1909) in wheat
1 Incomplete Flower colour 1:2:1 kernels. Kernel colour is controlled by two
Dominance in Mirabilis genes each with two alleles, one with red kernel
jalapa. 1:2:1
colour was dominant to white. He crossed the
Flower colour
in snapdragon
two pure breeding wheat varieties dark red
(Antirrhinum and a white. Dark red genotypes R1R1R2R2 and
spp.) white genotypes are r1r1r2r2. In the F1 generation
2 Codominance ABO Blood 1:2:1 medium red were obtained with the genotype
group system in R1r1R2r2. F1 wheat plant produces four types of
humans gametes R1R2, R1r2, r1R2, r1r2. The intensity of
Table 2.2: Intra- genic interaction
Classical Genetics 43
AaBbCc
R1r1R2r2 R1r1r2r2 r1r1R2r2 r1r1r2r2 F1 Intermediate red
r1 r2
(Selfed)
1 4 6 4 1
Figure 2.18: Polygenic inheritance in
Wheat kernel
From the above results Nilsson – Ehle
Dark White
showed that the blending inheritance was
Red Wheat kernel colour
not taking place in the kernel of wheat. In F2
Figure 2.17 (a): Polygenic inheritance in wheat generation plants have kernels with wide range
kernel colour
44 Classical Genetics
namely dark green leaved plants and pale green 1XFOHXV :KLWH
$OOJUHHQ
FKORURSODVWV
leaved plants. When the pollen of dark green &KORURSODVWV
Classical Genetics 45
for these are found in mitochondrion. There are of Mendel’s gene for monohybrid cross, dihybrid
also restores of fertility (Rf) genes. Even though cross were explained. Extension of Mendelian
these genes are nuclear genes, they are distinct Genetics was dealt with examples for interaction
from genetic male sterility genes of other plants. among genes. Incomplete dominance is not an
Because the Rf genes do not have any expression example for blending inheritance. Incomplete
of their own, unless the sterile cytoplasm is dominance exhibits a phenotypic heterozygote
present. Rf genes are required to restore fertility intermediate between the two homozygous. In
in S cytoplasm which is responsible for sterility. plants codominance can be demonstrated by the
methods of electrophoresis or chromatography
So the combination of N cytoplasm with rfrf
for protein or flavonoid substances. Lethal genes
and S cytoplasm with RfRf produces plants
with an example are explained. Pleiotropy a single
with fertile pollens, while S cytoplasm with rfrf
gene which affects multiple traits was explained
produces only male sterile plants.
with an example of Pisum sativum. Dominant
Atavism epistatis in summer squash with 12 : 3 : 1 ratio was
Atavism is a modification of a biological discussed. Polygenic inheritance is an example
structure whereby an ancestral trait reappears for inheritance of continuous traits which is
after having been lost through reemergence compatible with Mendel’s laws. The inheritance
of sexual reproduction in the flowering plant of mitochondrial and chloroplast genes were
Hieracium pilosella is the best example for explained with examples which does not follow
Atavism in plants. the rules of nuclear genes.
Summary Evaluation
Gregor Johann Mendel, father of Genetics 1. Extra nuclear
unraveled the mystery of heredity through his inheritance is a
experiments on garden peas. Mendel’s laws, consequence of presence
analytical and empirical reasoning endure till of genes in
now guiding geneticists to study variation. The
a) Mitrochondria and
monohybrid cross of Mendel proved his particulate
chloroplasts
theory of inheritance. In F2 the alternative traits
were expressed in the ratio of 3 dominant and 1 b)
Endoplasmic reticulum and
recessive. The characteristic 3 : 1 segregation is mitrochondria
referred to as Mendelian ratio. Parents transmit c) Ribosomes and chloroplast
discrete information about the traits to their d) Lysososmes and ribosomes
offspring which Mendel called it as “factors”. To 2. In order to find out the different types of
test his experimental results Mendel devised a gametes produced by a pea plant having
powerful procedure called the test cross. Test cross the genotype AaBb, it should be crossed
is used to determine the genotype of an individual to a plant with the genotype
when two genes are involved. In Mendel’s dihyrbid
a) aaBB b) AaBB
cross, the two pairs of factors were inherited
independently. From the results of dihybrid cross c) AABB d) aabb
Mendel gave the Law of Independent Assortment. 3. How many different kinds of gametes
Mendel’s dihybrid ratio of 9 : 3 : 3 : 1 with the will be produced by a plant having the
representation of two new recombinations genotype AABbCC?
appeared in the progeny, i.e. round green peas a) Three b) Four
or wrinkled yellow peas. Molecular explanation
c) Nine d) Two
46 Classical Genetics
4. Which one of the following is an example 9. Select the correct statement from the ones
of polygenic inheritance? given below with respect to dihydrid cross
a) Flower colour in Mirabilis Jalapa a) Tightly linked genes on the same
chromosomes show very few
b) Production of male honey bee
combinations
c) Pod shape in garden pea
b) Tightly linked genes on the
d) Skin Colour in humans same chromosomes show higher
5. In Mendel’s experiments with garden pea, combinations
round seed shape (RR) was dominant over c) Genes far apart on the same chromosomes
wrinkled seeds (rr), yellow cotyledon show very few recombinations
(YY) was dominant over green cotyledon d) Genes loosely linked on the
(yy). What are the expected phenotypes same chromosomes show similar
in the F2 generation of the cross RRYY x recombinations as the tightly linked
rryy? ones
a) Only round seeds with green cotyledons 10. Which Mendelian idea is depicted by a
b)
Only wrinkled seeds with yellow cross in which the F1 generation resembles
cotyledons both the parents
c)
Only wrinkled seeds with green a) Incomplete dominance
cotyledons b) Law of dominance
d) Round seeds with yellow cotyledons an c) Inheritance of one gene
wrinkled seeds with yellow cotyledons d) Co-dominance
6. Test cross involves 11. Fruit colour in squash is an example of
a) Crossing between two genotypes with a) Recessive epistatsis
recessive trait
b) Dominant epistasis
b) Crossing between two F1 hybrids
c) Complementary genes
c) Crossing the F1 hybrid with a double
d) Inhibitory genes
recessive genotype
12. In his classic experiments on Pea plants,
d) Crossing between two genotypes with
Mendel did not use
dominant trait
a)Flowering position b) Seed colour
7. In pea plants, yellow seeds are dominant
to green. If a heterozygous yellow seed c) Pod length d) Seed shape
pant is crossed with a green seeded plant, 13. The epistatic effect, in which the dihybrid
what ratio of yellow and green seeded cross 9:3:3:1 between AaBb Aabb is
plants would you expect in F1 generation? modified as
a) 9:1 b) 1:3 a) Dominance of one allele on another
b) 3:1 d) 50:50 allele of both loci
8. The genotype of a plant showing the b)
Interaction between two alleles of
dominant phenotype can be determined different loci
by c)
Dominance of one allele to another
a) Back cross b) Test cross alleles of same loci
c) Dihybrid corss d) Pedigree d) Interaction between two alleles of some
analysis loci
Classical Genetics 47
48 Classical Genetics
Classical Genetics 49
3 Chromosomal Basis of
Inheritance
�
T. Boveri (1902) supported the same genetic complement. The behaviour of
idea that the chromosomes contain chromosomes during meiosis not only explains
genetic determiners, and he was Mendel’s principles but leads to new and
largely responsible for developing the different approaches to study about heredity.
chromosomal theory of inheritance. Homologous
chromosomes
� W.S. Sutton (1902), a young American
student independently recognized a
parallelism (similarity) between the
behaviour of chromosomes and Mendelian
factors during gamete formation.
Sutton and Boveri (1903) independently Chromosome 1 Chromosome 2 Chromosome 3
proposed the chromosome theory of Same genes,
Non homologous chromosomes
same order
inheritance. Sutton united the knowledge of Genes
Genes
chromosomal segregation with Mendelian
principles and called it chromosomal theory
of inheritance.
3.1.2 Salient features of the Chromosomal
Different
theory of inheritance DNA sequences
�
Somatic cells of organisms are derived GCATTCGAGTCCATAAGCGATGA GCATTCGAGTCTATAAGCGATGA
Allele-A Allele-a
from the zygote by repeated cell division
(mitosis). These consist of two identical Figure 3.2: C
omparison of chromosome
sets of chromosomes. One set is received and gene behaviour
from female parent (maternal) and
Mendelian factors Chromosomes behaviour
the other from male parent (paternal). 1. Alleles of a factor Chromosomes occur
These two chromosomes constitute the occur in pair in pairs
homologous pair. 2. Similar or dissimilar The homologous
� Chromosomes retain their structural alleles of a factor chromosomes separate
uniqueness and individuality throughout separate during the during meiosis
the life cycle of an organism. gamete formation
3. Mendelian The paired
�
E ach chromosome carries specific
factors can assort chromosomes can
determiners or Mendelian factors which independently separate independently
are now termed as genes. during meiosis but the
� The behaviour of chromosomes during linked genes in the
the gamete formation (meiosis) provides same chromosome
evidence to the fact that genes or factors normally do not assort
are located on chromosomes. independently.
Table 3.1: P
arallelism between Mendelian factors
3.1.4 Comparison between gene and and chromosomal behaviour.
chromosome behaviour
Around twentieth century cytologists Thomas Hunt Morgan (1933)
established that, generally the total number of received Nobel Prize in
chromosomes is constant in all cells of a species.
Physiology or Medicine for his
A diploid eukaryotic cell has two haploid sets
discoveries concerning the role
of chromosomes, one set from each parent.
played by chromosomes in heredity.
All somatic cells of an organism carry the
3O3O ; S/S/
&URVVHV
$ D $ D EHWZHHQ
KRPR]\JRXV
3
O
3
O
S
/
S
/
SDUHQWV
% E E %
3 S
*DPHWHIRUPDWLRQ O /
Figure 3.4: Cis-Trans arrangement of genes
3XUSOHIORZHU
$OOHOHVLQFRXSOLQJRUFLVFRQILJXUDWLRQ /RQJSROOHQ
3OS/
3XUSOHIORZHU UHGIORZHU
URXQGSROOHQ
)*HQHUDWLRQ
/RQJSROOHQ 3 S
3JHQHUDWLRQ
O /
3/3/ ; SOSO
&URVVHV
EHWZHHQ 3 3 S S 3XUSOHIORZHU UHGIORZHU
KRPR]\JRXV / / O O 7HVWFURVV /RQJSROOHQ URXQGSROOHQ
SDUHQWV
+HWHUR]\JRXV)
&URVVHVZLWK 3 S S S
3 O / ;
S GRXEOHUHFHVVLYH O O
*DPHWHIRUPDWLRQ / O SDUHQW
)*DPHWHVIRUPDWLRQ
3XUSOHIORZHU
/HVVFKDQFHRI
/RQJSROOHQ 3 3 S S S
FURVVLQJRYHU
3/SO GXHWROLQNHG / O / O O
)*HQHUDWLRQ JHQHV
3 S
)HUWLOL]DWLRQ
/ O
3 3 3 S S S S S
)*HQHUDWLRQ / O O O / / O O
3XUSOHIORZHU UHGIORZHU
7HVWFURVV 3XUSOH 3XUSOH UHG UHG
/RQJSROOHQ URXQGSROOHQ /RQJ URXQG /RQJ URXQG
+HWHUR]\JRXV)
:LWKOLQNHGJHQHV 5HFRPELQDQW 3DUHQWDO 5HFRPELQDQW
FURVVHVZLWK 3 S S S
GRXEOHUHFHVVLYH ; QRQUHFRPELQDQW SURJHQ\ SURJHQLHV SURJHQ\
/ O O O SURJHQLHVDUH
SDUHQW
SUHGRPLQDQW
)*DPHWHVIRUPDWLRQ
2EVHUYHGUDWLR
/HVVFKDQFHRI
3 3 S S S ([SHFWHGUDWLR
FURVVLQJRYHU
GXHWROLQNHG / O / O O
JHQHV Figure 3.6: Alleles in repulsion or trans
)HUWLOL]DWLRQ configuration
)*HQHUDWLRQ 3
/
S 3
O O
S
O
S
/
S S
O O
S
O
3.2.2 Kinds of Linkage
3XUSOH 3XUSOH UHG UHG T.H. Morgan found two types of linkage. They
/RQJ URXQG /RQJ URXQG
are complete linkage and incomplete linkage
3DUHQWDO 5HFRPELQDQW 3DUHQWDO
:LWKOLQNHGJHQHV
QRQUHFRPELQDQW
SURJHQ\ SURJHQLHV SURJHQ\ depending upon the absence or presence of
SURJHQLHVDUH
SUHGRPLQDQW
new combination of linked genes.
2EVHUYHGUDWLR Complete Linkage
([SHFWHGUDWLR
If the chances of separation of two linked
Figure 3.5:
Alleles in coupling or cis genes are not possible those genes always remain
configuration together as a result, only parental combinations
are observed. The linked genes are located 3. It reduces It increases variability
very close together on the same chromosome new gene by forming new gene
such genes do not exhibit crossing over. This combinations combinations. lead
phenomenon is called complete linkage. It is to formation of new
rare but has been reported in male Drosophila. organism
C.B Bridges (1919) discovered that crossing Table 3.4: D
ifferences between linkage and
over is completely absent in some species of crossing over
male Drosophila.
3.3 Crossing Over
Incomplete Linkage Crossing over is a biological process that
If two linked genes are sufficiently apart, produces new combination of genes by inter-
the chances of their separation are possible. As a changing the corresponding segments between
result, parental and non-parental combinations non-sister chromatids of homologous pair of
are observed. The linked genes exhibit some chromosomes. The term 'crossing over' was
crossing over. This phenomenon is called coined by Morgan (1912). It takes place during
incomplete linkage. This was observed in pachytene stage of prophase I of meiosis. Usually
maize. It was reported by Hutchinson. crossing over occurs in germinal cells during
gametogenesis. It is called meiotic or germinal
3.2.3 Linkage Groups crossing over. It has universal occurrence and
The groups of linearly arranged linked genes has great significance. Rarely, crossing over
on a chromosome are called Linkage groups. occurs in somatic cells during mitosis. It is
In any species the number of linkage groups called somatic or mitotic crossing over.
corresponds to the number haploid set of
3.3.1 Mechanism of Crossing Over
chromosomes. Example:
Crossing over is a precise process that includes
Name of organism Linkage groups stages like synapsis, tetrad formation, cross over
Mucor 2 and terminalization.
Drosophila 4
Sweet pea 7 (i) Synapsis
Neurospora 7 Intimate pairing between two homologous
Maize 10 chromosomes is initiated during zygotene
Table 3.3 : Linkage groups in some organisms stage of prophase I of meiosis I. Homologous
Linkage and crossing over are two processes chromosomes are aligned side by side resulting
that have opposite effects. Linkage keeps in a pair of homologous chromosomes called
particular genes together but crossing over bivalents. This pairing phenomenon is called
mixes them. The differences are given below. synapsis or syndesis. It is of three types,
1. Procentric synapsis: Pairing starts from
Linkage Crossing over middle of the chromosome.
1. The genes present It leads to separation of 2. Proterminal synapsis: Pairing starts from
on chromosome linked genes the telomeres.
stay close 3. R andom synapsis: Pairing may start from
together anywhere.
2. It involves same It involves exchange
chromosome of segments between (ii) Tetrad Formation
of homologous non-sister chromatids Each homologous chromosome of a
chromosome of homologous bivalent begin to form two identical sister
chromosome. chromatids, which remain held together by a
Basis of
S.No Major types of mutations Major features
classification
1. Origin Spontaneous Occurs in the absence of known mutagen
Induced Occurs in the presence of known mutagen
2. Cell type Somatic Occurs in non-reproductive cells
Germ-line Occurs in reproductive cells
3. Effect on Loss-of-function (knockout, Eliminates normal function
function null)
Hypomorphic (leaky) Reduces normal function
Hypermorphic Increases normal function
Gain-of-function (ectopic Expressed at incorrect time or inappropriate
expression) cells
4. Molecular Nucleotide substitution A base pair in DNA duplex is replaced with a
change different base pair
• Transition Purine to purine(A G)or pyrimidine to
pyrimidine(T C)
• Transversion Purine to pyrimidine(A T) or pyrimidine
to purine(C G)
• Insertion One or more extra nucleotides are present
• Deletion One or more nucleotides are missing
5. Effect on • Silent (synonymous) No change in amino acid encoded
translation
• Missense (non- Change in amino acid encoded
synonymous)
• Nonsense (termination) Creates translational termination codon
(UAA, UAG, or UGA)
• Frameshift Shifts triplet reading of codons out of correct
phase
Table 3.8: Major types of mutations
The mutation that changes one codon for chromatids in irradiated cells. Non-ionizing
an amino acid into another codon for that same radiation, UV rays have longer wavelengths
amino acid are called Synonymous or silent and carry lower energy, so they have lower
mutations. The mutation where the codon penetrating power than the ionizing radiations.
for one amino acid is changed into a codon It is used to treat unicellular microorganisms,
for another amino acid is called Missense or spores, pollen grains which possess nuclei
non-synonymous mutations. The mutations located near surface membrane.
where codon for one amino acid is changed Sharbati Sonora
into a termination or stop codon is called
Nonsense mutation. Mutations that result in Sharbati Sonora is a mutant variety of wheat,
the addition or deletion of a single base pair which is developed from Mexican variety
of DNA that changes the reading frame for (Sonora 64) by irradiating of gamma rays. It
the translation process as a result of which is the work of Dr. M.S.Swaminathan who is
there is complete loss of normal protein known as ‘Father of Indian green revolution’
structure and function are called Frameshift and his team.
mutations (Figure: 3.19). Castor Aruna
the effects of known mutagens are called of plants and animals are having identical
comutagens. number of chromosomes, they will not be
similar in character. Hence the number
Example: Ascorbic acid increase the damage
of chromosomes will not differentiate the
caused by hydrogen peroxide.
character of species from one another but
Caffeine increase the toxicity of methotrexate the nature of hereditary material (gene) in
chromosome that determines the character of
3.6.3 Chromosomal mutations species.
The genome can also be modified on a larger
Sometimes the chromosome number of
scale by altering the chromosome structure or
somatic cells are changed due to addition or
by changing the number of chromosomes in
elimination of individual chromosome or basic
a cell. These large-scale variations are termed
set of chromosomes. This condition in known
as chromosomal mutations or chromosomal
as numerical chromosomal aberration or
aberrations. Gene mutations are changes that
ploidy. There are two types of ploidy.
take place within a gene, whereas chromosomal
mutations are changes to a chromosome region (i). Ploidy involving individual chromosomes
consisting of many genes. It can be detected within a diploid set (Aneuploidy)
by microscopic examination, genetic analysis, (ii).
Ploidy involving entire sets of
or both. In contrast, gene mutations are never chromosomes (Euploidy) (Figure 3.20)
detectable microscopically. Chromosomal
mutations are divided into two groups: changes (i) Aneuploidy
in chromosome number and changes in It is a condition in which diploid number
chromosome structure. is altered either by addition or deletion
I. Changes in chromosome number of one or more chromosomes. Organisms
showing aneuploidy are known as aneuploids
Each cell of living organisms possesses or heteroploids. They are of two types,
fixed number of chromosomes. It varies in
Hyperploidy and Hypoploidy (Figure 3.21).
different species. Even though some species
Ploidy
Aneuploidy Euploidy
Hyperploidy Hypoploidy
Autotriploid Autotetraploid
trisomy (2n+1+1).
Figure 3.21 Types of aneuploidy
(b) Tetrasomy
(ii) Euploidy
Addition of a pair or two individual pairs of
chromosomes to diploid set is called tetrasomy Euploidy is a condition where the organisms
(2n+2) and Double tetrasomy (2n+2+2) possess one or more basic sets of chromosomes.
respectively. All possible tetrasomics are Euploidy is classified as monoploidy, diploidy
available in Wheat. and polyploidy. The condition where an
organism or somatic cell has two sets of
(c) Pentasomy chromosomes are called diploid (2n). Half the
Addition of three individual chromosome from number of somatic chromosomes is referred
different chromosomal pairs to normal diploid as gametic chromosome number called
set are called pentasomy (2n+3). haploid(n). It should be noted that haploidy (n)
is different from a monoploidy (x). For example,
2. Hypoploidy
the common wheat plant is a polyploidy
Loss of one or more chromosome from the (hexaploidy) 2n=6x=72 chromosomes. Its
diploid set in the cell is called hypoploidy. It haploid number (n) is 36, but its monoploidy
can be divided into two types. They are (x) is 12. Therefore, the haploid and diploid
(a) Monosomy condition came regularly one after another and
the same number of chromosomes is maintained
Loss of a single chromosome from the diploid
from generation to generation, but monoploidy
set are called monosomy(2n-1). However
condition occurs when an organism is under
loss of two individual or three individual
polyploidy condition. In a true diploid both the
chromosomes are called double monosomy
monoploid and haploid chromosome number
(2n-1-1) and triple monosomy (2n-1-1-1)
are same. Thus a monoploid can be a haploid
respectively. Double monosomics are observed
but all haploids cannot be a monoploid.
in maize.
Polyploidy
(b) Nullisomy
Polyploidy is the condition where an
Loss of a pair of homologous chromosomes or
organism possesses more than two basic sets of
A Duplications
B A A A A A
B
B B B B
C Deletion of Deletion of B
segment C segment C C C C
D A D C D B C D
D
E C B E
E E
F D D F
E G
F F G
E E
H
G F G B
I F F
H G H G G C
I H I H H H
I I I I
3. Match list I with list II 8. The point mutation sequence for transition,
List I List II transition, transversion and transversion in
A. A pair of chromosomes i) monosomy DNA are
extra with diploid a) A to T, T to A, C to G and G to C
B. One chromosome extra to ii) tetrasomy
b) A to G, C to T, C to G and T to A
the diploid
c) C to G, A to G, T to A and G to A
C. One chromosome loses iii) trisomy
from diploid d) G to C, A to T, T to A and C to G
D. Two individual iv) double 9. If haploid number in a cell is 18. The
chromosomes lose from monosomy double monosomic and trisomic number
diploid will be
a) A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv b) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i a) 35 and 37 b) 34 and 35
c) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv d) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv c) 37 and 35 d) 17 and 19
4. Which of the following sentences are 10. Changing the codon AGC to AGA
correct? represents
1. The offspring exhibit only parental a) missense mutation b) nonsense
combinations due to incomplete linkage mutation
2. The linked genes exhibit some crossing c) frameshift mutation d) deletion
over in complete linkage mutation
3. The separation of two linked genes are 11. Assertion (A): Gamma rays are generally
possible in incomplete linkage use to induce mutation in wheat varieties.
4. Crossing over is absent in complete
Reason (R): Because they carry lower
linkage
energy to non-ionize electrons from atom
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
a) A is correct. R is correct explanation of A
c) 3 and 4 d) 1 and 4
b) A is correct. R is not correct explanation
5. Accurate mapping of genes can be done by of A
three point test cross because increases c) A is correct. R is wrong explanation of A
a) Possibility of single cross over d) A and R is wrong
b) Possibility of double cross over 12. How many map units separate two alleles
c) Possibility of multiple cross over A and B if the recombination frequency is
d) Possibility of recombination frequency 0.09?
6. Due to incomplete linkage in maize, the a) 900 cM b) 90 cM c) 9 cM d) 0.9 cM
ratio of parental and recombinants are 13. When two different genes came from same
a) 50:50 b) 7:1:1:7 c) 96.4: 3.6 d) 1:7:7:1 parent they tend to remain together.
i) What is the name of this phenomenon?
7. Genes G S L H are located on same
ii) Draw the cross with suitable example.
chromosome. The recombination
iii) Write the observed phenotypic ratio.
percentage is between L and G is 15%, S
and L is 50%, H and S are 20%. The correct 14. If you cross dominant genotype PV/PV
order of genes is male Drosophila with double recessive
a) GHSL b) SHGL c) SGHL d) HSLG female and obtain F1 hybrid. Now you cross
From the above figure identify the type of Synapsis: The pairing of two homologous
mutation and explain it. chromosomes that occurs during meiosis.
18. Write the salient features of Sutton and
Boveri concept. Tassel seed: Feminization of the tassel
19. Explain the mechanism of crossing over.
Trans configuration: An arrangement in which
20. Write the steps involved in molecular the dominant allele of one pair of genes and the
mechanism of DNA recombination with recessive allele of another pair are on the same
diagram. chromosome
21. How is Nicotiana exhibit self-
incompatibility. Explain its mechanism. Transesterification: A reaction that breaks and
makes chemical bonds in a coordinated transfer,
22. How sex is determined in monoecious
so that no energy is required.
plants. write their genes involved in it.
23. What is gene mapping? Write its uses. Vestigial: Rudimentary organ of body become
24. Draw the diagram of different types of functionless in the course of evolution
aneuploidy.
25. Mention the name of man-made cereal.
How it is formed?
Biotechnology is the
Learning Objectives science of applied
biological processes. In
The learner will be able to other words it is science
Apply the knowledge of traditional of development and
and modern biotechnology in day to utilization of biological
day life. processes, forms and
Karl Ereky
A
ppreciate the uses of fermentation systems for the benefit
process. of mankind and other life forms. The term
A
cquire the knowledge on the process biotechnology was coined by Karl Ereky, a
of genetic engineering Hungarian Engineer in 1919 and has been
extended to include any process in which
Analyse the uses
organisms, tissues, cells, organelles or isolated
and limitations of
molecules such as enzymes are used to convert
genetically modified
biological or other raw materials to products of
plants
greater value.
Cognize the terms
of bio prospecting 4.1 Development of Biotechnology
and bio piracy. Biotechnology has developed by leaps
and bounds during the past century and its
development can be well understood under two
Chapter outline
main heads namely conventional or traditional
biotechnology and modern biotechnology
4.1
Development of Biotechnology
1. Conventional or traditional
4.2 Methods of Biotechnology biotechnology: This is the kitchen technology
4.2
Advancements in Modern developed by our ancestors, and it is as old as
Biotechnology human civilization. It uses bacteria and other
4.4
Tools for Genetic Engineering microbes in the daily usage for preparation of
Methods of Gene transfer
4.5 dairy products like curd, ghee, cheese and in
preparation of foods like idli, dosa, nan, bread
4.6
Screening for Recombiants
and pizza. This conventional biotechnology
4.7
Transgenic Plants / Genetically also extends to preparation of alcoholic
Modified Crops beverages like beer, wine, etc.
4.8
Applications of Biotechnology. With the advancement of the science and
technology during the 18th century, these kitchen
technologies gained scientific validation.
filtration and solvent extraction. Mostly useful to man and animals. These compounds
this process involves the purification of the called metabolites, can be grouped into two
desired product. categories:
Motor a. Primary metabolites: Metabolites
Pressure
nutrient or guage produced for the maintenance of life
inoculant process of microbes are known as primary
Sterile nutrient metabolites Eg. Ethanol, citric, acid, lactic
medium
Impeller acid, acetic acid.
pH probe
Oxygen
concentration probe Temperature b. Secondary metabolites: Secondary
probe
Cooling metabolites are those which are not
jacket
required for the vital life process of
Sparger
microbes, but have value added nature, this
Steam includes antibiotics e.g -Amphotericin-B
(Streptomyces nodosus), Penicillin
(Penicillium chryosogenum) Streptomycin
Figure 4.2: Bioreactor (S. grises) , Tetracycline (S. aureofacins),
Procedure of Fermentation alkaloids, toxic pigments, vitamins etc.
Depending upon the type of product,
a. 3. Microbial enzymes
bioreactor is selected. When microbes are cultured, they secrete
b. A suitable substrate in liquid medicine is some enzymes into the growth media. These
added at a specific temperature, pH and enzymes are industrially used in detergents,
then diluted. food processing, brewing and pharmaceuticals.
The organism (microbe, animal/plant
c. Eg. protease, amylase, isomerase, and lipase.
cell, sub-cellular organelle or enzyme) is 4. Bioconversion, biotransformation or
added to it. modification of the substrate
Then it is incubated at a specific
d. The fermenting microbes have the capacity to
temperature for the specified time. produce valuable products, eg. conversion of
e. The incubation may either be aerobic or ethanol to acetic acid (vinegar), isopropanol to
anaerobic. acetone, sorbitol to sorbose (this is used in the
f. Withdrawal of product using downstream manufacture of vitamin C), sterols to steroids.
processing methods 4.3.2 Single Cell Protein (SCP)
Application of fermentation in industries Single cell proteins are dried cells of
microorganism that are used as protein
Fermentation has industrial application such as:
supplement in human foods or animal
1. Microbial biomass production feeds. Single Cell Protein (SCP) offers
Microbial cells (biomass) like algae, bacteria, an unconventional but plausible solution
yeast, fungi are grown, dried and used as to protein deficiency faced by the entire
source of a complete protein called ‘single cell humanity. Although single cell protein has
protein (SCP)’ which serves as human food or high nutritive value due to their higher
animal feed. protein, vitamin, essential amino acids and
lipid content, there are doubts on whether it
2. Microbial metabolites
could replace conventional protein sources
Microbes produce compounds that are very
due to its high nucleic acid content and 4.4 Advancements in Modern
slower in digestibility. Microorganisms used Biotechnology
for the production of Single Cell Protein are Modern biotechnology embraces all the
as follows: genetic manipulations, protoplasmic fusion
• Bacteria - Methylophilus methylotrophus, techniques and the improvements made in
Cellulomonas, Alcaligenes the old biotechnological processes. Some
• Fungi - Agaricus campestris, Saccharomyces of the major advancements in modern
cerevisiae (yeast), Candida utilis biotechnology are described below.
• Algae - Spirulina, Chlorella, Chlamydomonas 4.4.1 Genetic Engineering
The single cell protein forms an important Genetic engineering or recombinant DNA
source of food because of their protein content, technology or gene cloning is a collective term
carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. It is that includes different experimental protocols
used by Astronauts and Antarctica expedition resulting in the modification and transfer of
scientists. DNA from one organism to another.
Spirulina can The definition for conventional
be grown easily on recombination was already given in Unit
materials like waste II. Conventional recombination involves
water from potato exchange or recombination of genes between
processing plants homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
(containing starch), Figure 4.3: Spirulina Recombination carried out artificially using
straw, molasses, products modern technology is called recombinant
animal manure and DNA technology (r-DNA technology). It is
even sewage, to produce large quantities and also known as gene manipulation technique.
can serve as food rich in protein, minerals, fats, This technique involves the transfer of DNA
carbohydrate and vitamins. Such utilization coding for a specific gene from one organism
also reduces environmental pollution. 250 g into another organism using specific
of Methylophilus methylotrophus, with a high agents like vectors or using instruments
rate of biomass production and growth, can like electroporation, gene gun, liposome
be expected to produce 25 tonnes of protein. mediated, chemical mediated transfers and
microinjection.
Applications of Single-Cell Protein
• It is used as protein supplement 4.4.2 Steps involved in Recombinant
• It is used in cosmetics products for healthy DNA Technology
hair and skin The steps involved in recombinant DNA
• It is used as the excellent source of protein technology are:
for feeding cattle, birds, fishes etc. • Isolation of a DNA fragment containing
•
It is used in food industry as aroma a gene of interest that needs to be cloned.
carriers, vitamin carrier, emulsifying agents This is called an insert.
to improve the nutritive value of baked PCR: Polymerase Chain Reaction is a common
products, in soups, in ready-to-serve-meals, laboratory technique used to make copies
in diet recipes (millions) of a particular region of DNA.
• It is used in industries like paper processing,
leather processing as foam stabilizers. • Generation of recombinant DNA (rDNA)
molecule by insertion of the DNA fragment
Bacterium
1 Isolation of plasmid DNA
are necessary. The basic tools
Cell containing gene
and DNA containing gene of interest are enzymes, vectors and host
of interest
organisms. The most important
2 Gene inserted
Bacterial Plasmid into plasmid enzymes required for genetic
chromosome
Recombinant Gene of engineering are the restriction
DNA (plasmid) interest enzymes, DNA ligase and
DNA of chromosome alkaline phosphatase.
3 Plasmid put into
bacterial cell 4.5.1 Restriction Enzymes
The two enzymes responsible
Recombinant for restricting the growth of
bacterium
bacteriophage in Escherichia coli
4 Cells cloned with gene of interest
were isolated in the year 1963.
One was the enzyme which added
5 Identification of desired clone
methyl groups to DNA, while the
Copies of
gene other cut DNA. The latter was
called restriction endonuclease.
A restriction enzyme
or restriction endonuclease is
6 Various applications
an enzyme that cleaves DNA
Basic
Gene used to alter bacteria research into fragments at or near
on gene Gene for pest resistance
for cleaning up toxic waste
inserted into plants specific recognition sites
within the molecule known
Figure 4.4: Steps involved in r-DNA Technology as restriction sites. Based on
into a carrier molecule called a vector that their mode of action restriction
can self-replicate within the host cell. enzymes are classified into Exonucleases and
• Selection of the transformed host cells is Endonucleases.
carrying the rDNA and allowing them to a. Exonucleases are enzymes which remove
multiply thereby multiplying the rDNA nucleotides one at a time from the end of a
molecule. DNA molecule. e.g. Bal 31, Exonuclease III.
• The entire process thus generates either a b. Endonucleases are enzymes which break
large amount of rDNA or a large amount the internal phosphodiester bonds within a
of protein expressed by the insert.
Restriction Recognition
• Wherever vectors are not involved enzyme
Microbial source sequence Fragments
the desired gene is multiplied Arthrobacter 5’AG/CT3’ A-G C-T Blunt
Alu I 3’TC/GA5’
by PCR technique. The multiple luteus T-C G-A ends
copies are injected into the host cell Bacillus 5’G/GATCC3’ G G-A-T-C-C Sticky
BamHI
amyloliquefaciens 3’CCTAG/G5’ C-C-T-A-G G ends
protoplast or it is shot into the host
G A-A-T-T-C
cell protoplast by shot gun method. EcoRI Escherichia coli 5’G/AATTC3’ Sticky
3’CCTAG/G5’ C-T-T-A-A G ends
Haemophilus 5’GG/CC3’ G-G C-C Blunt
4.5 Tools for Genetic HaeIII
aegyptus 3’CC/GG5’ C-C G-G ends
Engineering Haemophilus 5’A/AGCTT3’ A A-G-C-T-T Sticky
HindIII
3’TTCGA/A5’ ends
In order to generate recombinant influenza T-T-C-G-A A
DNA molecule, certain basic tools Table 4.1: Type II restriction enzyme with source,
recognition and cleavage site.
DNA molecule. e.g. Hind II, EcoRI, Pvul, indicating the order of discovery. For example,
BamHI, TaqI. EcoRI is from Escherichia (E) coli (co), strain RY
Restriction endonucleases: Molecular scissors 13 (R) and first endonuclease (I) to be discovered.
The restriction enzymes are called as molecular The exact kind of cleavage produced by a
scissors. These act as foundation of recombinant restriction enzyme is important in the design
DNA technology. These enzymes exist in of a gene cloning experiment. Some cleave both
many bacteria where they function as a part strands of DNA through the centre resulting
of their defence mechanism called restriction- in blunt or flush end. These are known as
modification system. symmetric cuts. Some enzymes cut in a way
There are three main classes of restriction producing protruding and recessed ends known
endonucleases: Type I, Type II and Type III, as sticky or cohesive end. Such cut are called
which differ slightly by their mode of action. staggered or asymmetric cuts.
Only type II enzyme is preferred for use in 5’ – GAATTC – 3’ Eco RI 5’ – G AATTC – 3’
recombinant DNA technology as they recognise 3’ – CTTAAG – 5’ Digest 3’ – CTTAA G – 5’
5’ sticky-ends
and cut DNA within a specific sequence
typically consisting of 4-8 bp. Examples of 5’ – CCCGGG – 3’ SmaI 5’ – CCC GGG – 3’
certain enzymes are given in table 5.1. 3’ – GGGCCC – 5’ Digest
3’ – GGG CCC – 5’
Blunt ends
The restriction enzyme Hind II always cut Figure 4.5: Sticky and Blunt ends
DNA molecules at a point of recognising a
specific sequence of six base pairs. This sequence Two other enzymes that play an important
is known as recognition sequence. Today role in recombinant DNA technology are
more than 900 restriction enzymes have been DNA ligase and alkaline phosphatase
isolated from over 230 strains of bacteria with 4.5.2 DNA Ligase
different recognition sequences. This sequence DNA ligase enzyme joins the sugar and
is referred to as a restriction site and is generally phosphate molecules of double stranded
–palindromic which means that the sequence in DNA (dsDNA) with 5’-PO4 and a 3’-OH in
both DNA strands at this site read same in 5’ – 3’ an Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) dependent
direction and in the 3’-5’ direction reaction. This is isolated from T4 phage.
Example: MALAYALAM: This phrase is DNA Ligase Reaction
read the same in either of the directions. O
Note: That the sequence of the base pairs in DNA strand 3’ O P O 5’ DNA strand
single stranded DNA (ssDNA) or RNA. Thus it antibiotic resistance, to permit its detection
prevents self ligation. This enzyme is purified in transformed host cell.
from bacteria and calf intestine. • Vector should have unique target sites for
P
OH DNA integration with DNA insert and should
Plasmid ligase
cut open Recircularization have the ability to integrate with DNA
(linear DNA) P OH of plasmid
(Self ligation) insert it carries into the genome of the host
cell. Most of the commonly used cloning
2Pi Alkaline phosphatase
vectors have more than one restriction site.
OH DNA
HO ligase
These are Multiple Cloning Site (MCS) or
X No reaction
polylinker. Presence of MCS facilitates the
HO OH
use of restriction enzyme of choice.
Ho P
P Ho
DNA ligase Formation of recombinant DNA
Foreign DNA
fragment Plasmid EcoRl Foreign DNA
GA
CT A
T
TT G
GAATTC GAATTC
AA
C
CTTAAG CTTAAG
EcoRl
AG
TC
for producing specific protein inside the host.
DNA ligase
Properties of Vectors GAA
T
CTT T Nicks in the
Vectors are able to replicate autonomously to AA
C
sugar-phosphate
G
AG
• It should be small in size and of low molecular TC
DNA, the vector needs to have very few, in several dicot Replication (ORI)
preferably single, recognition sites for the plants. The plasmid Figure 4.11: Ti Plasmid
commonly used restriction enzymes. carries transfer (tra)
gene which help to transfer T- DNA from one
Types of vector bacterium to other bacterial or plant cell. It has
Few types of Onc gene for oncogenecity, ori gene for origin
vectors are for replication and inc gene for incompatibility.
discussed in detail T-DNA of Ti-Plasmid is stably integrated with
below: plant DNA. Agrobacterium plasmids have been
Nucleoid Plasmids
Plasmid Bacterial
chromosome (circular)
used for introduction of genes of desirable traits
Plasmids are extra into plants.
Figure 4.9: Bacterial
c h r o m o s o m a l , chromosome and plasmids 4.5.5 Competent Host (For
self replicating ds Transformation with Recombinant DNA)
circular DNA molecules, found in the bacterial The propagation of the recombinant DNA
cells in addition to the bacterial chromosome. molecules must occur inside a living system or
Plasmids contain Genetic information for their host. Many types of host cells are available for
own replication. gene cloning which includes E.coli, yeast, animal
BR 322 Plasmid
p or plant cells. The type of host cell depends
pBR 322 plasmid is a reconstructed plasmid upon the cloning experiment. E.coli is the most
and most widely used as cloning vector; it widely used organism as its genetic make-up
contains 4361 base pairs. In pBR, p denotes has been extensively studied, it is easy to handle
fragmentation
bacteria to take up the plasmid, Liposome
made competent to take up DNA. Figure 4.15: Liposome mediated method of Gene Transfer
This is done by treating them with
4.6.1 Direct or Vectorless Gene Transfer
a specific concentration of a divalent cation
In the direct gene transfer methods, the foreign
such as calcium. Recombinant DNA can then
gene of interest is delivered into the host plant
be forced into such cells by incubating the cells
without the help of a vector. The following are
with recombinant DNA on ice, followed by
some of the common methods of direct gene
placing them briefly at 420C (heatshock) and
transfer in plants.
then putting them back on ice. This enables
a. Chemical mediated gene transfer:
bacteria to take up the Recombinant DNA.
Certain chemicals like polyethylene glycol
For the expression of eukaryotic proteins, (PEG) and dextran sulphate induce DNA
eukaryotic cells are preferred because to produce uptake into plant protoplasts.
a functionally active protein it should fold b. Microinjection: The DNA is directly injected
properly and post translational modifications into the nucleus using fine tipped glass needle
should also occur, which is not possible by or micro pipette to transform plant cells.
prokaryotic cell (E.coli). The protoplasts are immobilised on a solid
4.6 Methods of Gene Transfer support (agarose on a microscopic slide) or
held with a holding pipette under suction.
The next step after a recombinant DNA molecule
c. Electroporation Methods of Gene
has been generated is to introduce it into a
Transfer: A pulse of high voltage is applied
suitable host cell. There are many methods to
to protoplasts, cells or tissues which makes
introduce recombinant vectors and these are
transient pores in the plasma membrane
dependent on several factors such as the vector
through which uptake of foreign DNA
type and host cell.
occurs.
For achieving genetic transformation in
Before Pulse During E-field After Pulse
plants, the basic pre-requisite is the construction Cell membrane Introduce Cell heals with
of a vector which carries the gene of interest -
+
genes/drugs gene/drug inside
+
+
flanked by the necessary controlling sequences, + + -
- - + -
- +
- + - -
- -+ + --- + +
-- + - + +
i.e., the promoter and terminator, and deliver the - +
- + -
- -
+
+
+ --- +++ - +
- + - -
-
+
genes into the host plant. There are two kinds of +
- +
+
- +
Electric field induces a
gene transfer methods in plants. It includes: voltage across cell membrane
Plant cell
Ti 1 2 3 3
plasmid Recombinant
Insertion of Ti plasmid Introduction The plant cells
gene into plasmid into plant Regeneration
T DNA are grown in Plant with
using restriction cells of plant
culture new trait
Restriction enzyme and DNA ligase
cleavage site
process is called screening. The vector or foreign contain genes encoding resistance to antibiotics
DNA present in recombinant cells expresses the such as ampicillin, chloro amphenicol,
characters, while the non-recombinants do not tetracycline or kanamycin, etc., while others
express the characters or traits. For this some of may not be able to grow in these media, hence it
the methods are used and one such method is is considered useful selectable marker.
Blue-White Colony Selection method. 4.7.3. Replica plating technique
4.7.1 Insertional Inactivation - Blue- A technique in which the pattern of colonies
White Colony Selection Method growing on a culture plate is copied. A sterile
It is a powerful method used for screening filter plate is pressed against the culture plate
of recombinant plasmid. In this method, a and then lifted. Then the filter is pressed against
reporter gene lacZ is inserted in the vector. a second sterile culture plate. This results in the
The lacZ encodes the enzyme β-galactosidase new plate being infected with cell in the same
and contains several recognition sites for relative positions as the colonies in the original
restriction enzyme. plate. Usually, the medium used in the second
β-galactosidase breaks a synthetic substrate plate will differ from that used in the first. It may
called X-gal (5-bromo-4-chloro-indolyl-β- include an antibiotic or exclude a growth factor.
D-galacto-pyranoside) into an insoluble blue In this way, transformed cells can be selected.
coloured product. If a foreign gene is inserted Ampicillin sensitive colonies
into lacZ, this gene will be inactivated.
Therefore, no-blue colour will develop (white) Incubate
because β-galactosidase is not synthesized due
to inactivation of lacZ. Therefore, the host Lacks ampicillin Contains ampicillin
Weight
Glass plate 1. DNA is cleaved by
restriction enzymes and
transferred to an agarose
Paper tissues gel. The fragments are
separated by gel
Filter paper electrophoresis.
Membrane
Gel
Filter paper wick 2. The gel is soaked in an
Plastic alkali solution to denature the
Support block tray double-stranded DNA and
Transfer then placed on a platform in a
buffer Blotting dish containing buffer.
paper
Figure 4.21: Diagrammatic representation Weight
3. A membrane is positioned
on top of the gel.
of a typical blotting apparatus
Nitrocellulose
Northern Blot or other membrane
Gel
It was found that RNA is not binding to cellulose Blotting paper
nitrate. Therefore, Alwin et al. (1979) devised a Alkali solution
procedure in which RNA bands are transferred
Platform 4. Buffer drawn up into the top
from the agarose gel into nitrocellulose filter layer of blotting paper passes
paper. This transfer of RNA from gel to special through the gel, carrying DNA
onto the membrane.
filter paper is called Northern Blot hybridization.
The filter paper used for Northern blot is Amino Membrane
DNA
Benzyloxymethyl Paper which can be prepared
from Whatman 540 paper.
5. DNA on the
Western Blot membrane is fixed....
2 The replacement vector has the homology between different plant taxa is assessed using
region and it is co-linear with target. This DNA content as well as the similarities and
vector is linearized prior to transfection differences in the DNA sequence (sequence
outside the homology region and then homology). Based on such analysis the taxa and
consequently a crossing over occurs to their relationship are indicated in cladogram.
replace the endogenous DNA with the Which will show the genetic distance between
incoming DNA. two taxa. It also shows antiquity or modernity
of any taxon with respect to one another (See
Transfection: Introduction of foreign also Unit-2, Chapter-5 of XI Std.)
nucleic acids into cells by non-viral methods.
Barcode: You might have
4.7.7. Genome Sequencing and Plant
seen in all books barcoding
Genome Projects
and also in items you buy
The whole complement of genes that determine in supermarket. This will
all characteristics of an organism is called reveal the identity of the book or item as well
genome. Which may be nuclear genome, the details like prize. Similarily, Barcode in
mitochondrial genome or plastid genome. genetic term refer to the identify of the taxon
Genome of many plants contain both functional based on its genetic makeup. In practice, it
and non-expressive DNA proteins. Genome is an optical, machine-
project refers to a project in which the whole readable representation
genome of plant is analysed using sequence of data which describes
analysis and sequence homology with other about the characters
plants. Such genome projects have so far of any plants or any
been undertaken in Chlamydomonas(algae), objects.
Arabidopsis thaliana, rice and maize plants.
Genome content of an organism is expressed in 4.7.9 Genome editing and CRISPR -
terms of number of base pairs or in terms of the Cas9
content of DNA which is expressed as c-value.
Genome editing or gene editing is a group of
4.7.8 Evolutionary pattern assessed technologies that has the ability to change an
using DNA. organism’s DNA. These technologies allow
In recent years the evolutionary relationship genetic material to be added, removed, or
altered at particular locations in the genome. A simplified model for the RNAi pathway
Several approaches to genome editing have is based on two steps, each involving
been developed. A recent one is known ribonuclease enzyme. In the first step, the
as CRISPR-Cas9, which is short form of trigger RNA (either dsRNA or miRNA primary
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short transcript) is processed into a short interfering
Palindromic Repeats and CRISPR-associated RNA (siRNA) by the RNase II enzymes
protein 9. The CRISPR-Cas9 system has called Dicer and Drosha. In the second step,
siRNAs are loaded into the effector complex
generated a lot of excitement in the scientific
RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC). The
community because it is faster, cheaper,
siRNA is unwound during RISC assembly
more accurate, and more efficient than other
and the single-stranded RNA hybridizes with
existing genome editing methods. mRNA target. This RNAi is seen in plant
Rice, was among the first plants to be used feeding nematodes.
to demonstrate the feasibility of CRISPR- RISC complex with
unzipped SiRNA
mediated targeted mutagenesis and gene
Plant cell Cleaved mRNA
replacement. The gene editing tool CRISPR n
One strategy is to incorporate a soil bacterium The genes are encoded for toxic crystals in the
gene that produces a glyphosate tolerant form Cry group of endotoxin. When insects attack
of EPSPS. Another way is to incorporate a and eat the cotton plant the Cry toxins are
different soil bacterium gene that produces a dissolved in the insect’s stomach.
glyphosate degrading enzyme. The epithelial membranes of the gut block
Advantages of Herbicide Tolerant Crops certain vital nutrients thereby sufficient
regulation of potassium ions are lost in the
• Weed control improves higher crop yields;
insects and results in the death of epithelial cells
• Reduces spray of herbicide; in the intestine membrane which leads to the
Reduces
• competition between crop plant death of the larvae.
and weed; Advantages
Use
• of low toxicity compounds which do The advantages of
not remain active in the soil; and Bt cotton are:
The
• ability to conserve soil structure and • Yield of cotton
microbes. is increased
due to effective
4.8.2 Herbicide Tolerant - Basta
control of
Trade name ‘Basta’ refers to a non-selective
bollworms. Figure 4.25: Bt Cotton
herbicide containing the chemical compound
• Reduction in
phosphinothricin. Basta herbicide tolerant
gene PPT (L-phosphinothricin) was isolated insecticide use in the cultivation of Bt cotton
from Medicago sativa plant. It inhibits the • Potential reduction in the cost of cultivation.
enzyme glutamine synthase which is involved Disadvantages
in ammonia assimilation. The PPT gene Bt cotton has some limitations:
was introduced into tobacco and transgenic • Cost of Bt cotton seed is high.
tobacco produced was resistant to PPT. Similar • Effectiveness up to 120 days after that
enzyme was also isolated from Streptomyces efficiency is reduced
hygroscopicus with bar gene encodes for PAT
• Ineffective against sucking pests like jassids,
(Phosphinothricin acetyl transferase) and was
aphids and whitefly.
introduced into crop plants like potato and
• Affects pollinating insects and thus yield.
sugar-beet and transgenic crops have been
developed. ii. Bt Brinjal
as indicator species for bioremediation performed before carrying out the procedure
at the contaminated site.
process.
The use of genetic engineering technology to
•
Bioremediation with the addition of adapted
•
create genetically modified microorganism
or designed microbial inoculants.
or a consortium of microbes for
Use
• of plants for bioremediation - green bioremediation process has great potential.
technology.
4.8.12 Biofuel: Algal Biofuel
Some examples of bioremediation
Algal fuel, also known as algal biofuel, or
technologies are:
algal oil is an alternative to liquid fossil fuels,
Phytoremediation
• - use of plants to bring the petroleum products. This is also used as a
about remediation of environmental source of energy-rich oils. Also, algal fuels are
pollutants. an alternative to commonly known biofuel
Mycoremediation
• - use of fungi to bring sources obtained from corn and sugarcane.
about remediation of environmental The energy crisis and the world food crisis have
pollutants. initiated interest in algal culture (farming algae)
for making biodiesel and other biofuels on lands
Bioventing
• a process that increases
unsuitable for agriculture. Botryococcus braunii
the oxygen or air flow to accelerate the is normally used to produce algal biofuel.
degradation of environmental pollutants. Oil Extaction
Bioleaching
• use of microorganisms in
Protien
solution to recover metal pollutants from Residue
contaminated sites.
Sun Energy
Bioaugmentation
• a addition of selected
microbes to speed up degradation process. Biodiesel
production
Composting
• process by which the solid
Algae
waste is composted by the use of microbes (Renewable resource)
Rhizostimulation
• stimulation of plant Figure 4.31: Algal Biofuel
growth by the rhizosphere by providing Biological hydrogen production by algae
better growth condition or reduction in The biological hydrogen production with
toxic materials. algae is a method of photo biological water
splitting. In normal photosynthesis the alga,
Limitations
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii releases oxygen.
• Only biodegradable contaminants can When it is deprived of sulfur, it switches to the
be transformed using bioremediation production of hydrogen during photosynthesis
processes. and the electrons are transported to ferredoxins.
[Fe]-hydrogenase enzymes combine them into the European Patent Office (EPO) on the “method
the production of hydrogen gas. for controlling of diseases on plants by the aid of
CO2 Fixation H2 Production extracted hydrophobic neem oil”. The patenting
of the fungicidal and antibacterial properties
FNR H2 ase
of Neem was an example of biopiracy but the
-O2 + CO2 -O2 - CO2
Fd traditional knowledge of the Indians was protected
in the end.
Cytb6f
PQ PSI
PSII PQ Biopiracy of Turmeric
PC
The United States Patent and Trademark Office, in
Mn
the year 1995 granted patent to the method of use
2H2O O2 + 4H+ + 4e- of turmeric as an antiseptic agent. Turmeric has
Figure 4.32: Hydrogen production by algae been used by the Indians as a home remedy for the
quick healing of the wounds and also for purpose
4.8.13 Bioprospecting of healing rashes. The journal article published by
Bioprospecting is the process of discovery and the Indian Medical Association, in the year 1953
commercialization of new products obtained wherein this remedy was mentioned. Therefore, in
from biological resources. Bioprospecting this way it was proved that the use of turmeric as
may involve biopiracy, in which indigenous an antiseptic is not new to the world and is not a
knowledge of nature, originating with new invention, but formed a part of the traditional
indigenous people, is used by others for profit, knowledge of the Indians. The objection in this
case US patent and trademark office was upheld
without authorization or compensation to the
and traditional knowledge of the Indians was
indigenous people themselves.
protected. It is another example of Biopiracy.
Biopiracy Biopiracy of Basmati
Biopiracy can be defined as the manipulation of On September 2, 1997, the U.S. Patent and
intellectual property rights laws by corporations Trademarks Office granted Patent on “basmati
to gain exclusive control over national genetic rice lines and grains” to the Texas-based company
resources, without giving adequate recognition RiceTec. This broad patent gives the company
or remuneration to the original possessors of several rights, including exclusive use of the term
those resources. Examples of biopiracy include 'basmati', as well proprietary rights on the seeds and
recent patents granted by the U.S. Patent and grains from any crosses. The patent also covers the
Trademarks Office to American companies on process of breeding RiceTec’s novel rice lines and
turmeric, ‘neem’ and, most notably, ‘basmati’ the method to determine the cooking properties
rice. All three products are indigenous to the and starch content of the rice grains.
Indo-Pak subcontinent.
India had periled the United States to take the
Biopiracy of Neem matter to the WTO as an infringement of the
The people of India used neem and its oil in many TRIPS agreement, which could have resulted
ways to controlling fungal and bacterial skin in major embarrassment for the US. Hence
infections. Indian’s have shared the knowledge voluntarily and due to few decisions take by the
of the properties of the neem with the entire US patent office, Rice Tec had no choice but to
world. Pirating this knowledge, the United States lose most of the claims and most importantly
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and an the right to call the rice “Basmati”. In the year
American MNC (Multi Nation Corporation) 2002, the final decision was taken. Rice Tec
W.R.Grace in the early 90’s sought a patent from dropped down 15 claims, resulting in clearing
21. Name the chemicals used in gene transfer. complementary extension of phage lambda (l)
What do you know about the word
22. DNA.
pBR332? DNA Polymerase: An enzyme that catalyses the
23. Mention the application of Biotechnology. phosphodiester bond in the formation of DNA.
24.
What are restriction enzyme. Mention
Endonucleases: An enzyme that catalyses the
their type with role in Biotechnology.
cleavage of DNA at internal position, cutting
25.
Is their any possibilities to transfer a DNA at specific sites.
suitable desirable gene to host plant
without vector? Justify your answer. Genome: The entire complement of genetic
26. How will you identify a vectors? material of an organism.
27.
Compare the various types of Blotting Insert DNA: A DNA molecule incorporated
techniques. into a cloning vector.
28. Write the advantages of herbicide tolerant
Ligase: An enzyme used in genetic engineering
crops.
experiment to join the cut ends of dsDNA.
29. Write the advantages and disadvantages of
Bt cotton. M-13: AssDNA bacteriophage used as vector
for DNA sequencing.
30.
What is bioremediation? give some
examples of bioremediation. Phagemid: A cloning vector that contains
31. Write the benefits and risk of Genetically components derived from both phage DNA and
Modified Foods. plasmid.
APPENDIX
$FXOWLYDWHGSODQWJURZQ
&URS
02'(51%,27(&+12/2*< FRPPHUFLDOO\LQDODUJHVFDOH
'LDJQRVWLF &KDUDFWHULVWLFRULQGLFDWLYHRIDGLVHDVH
3RO\OLQNHU
Cosmid
$PSU FRVPLG
Cosmids are plasmids containing the ‘cos’ - Cohesive
&RVVLWH
Terminus, the sequence having cohesive ends. They are
hybrid vectors derived from plasmids having a fragment of
&RO(
RUL lambda phage DNA with its Cos site and a bacterial plasmid.
6HFUHDWLRQVLJQDO &RDWSURWHLQ
3URPRWHU 'LVSOD\HGSHSWLGH Phagemid Vectors
Phagemids are reconstructed plasmid vectors, which contain
$PSU
their own origin - ‘ori’ gene and also contain origin of
3KDJHPLG
replication from a phage. pBluescript SK (+/–) is an example
GV'1$RQ
of phagemid vector.
IRUL
1RW, +LQG,,,
Bacterial Artificial Chromosome (BAC) Vector %DP+,
7 1RW,
KH
BAC is a shuttle plasmid vector, created for cloning large-sized SDU%
6S
foreign DNA. BAC vector is one of the most useful cloning &0
SDU$
vector in r-DNA technology they can clone DNA inserts of
UHS(
upto 300 Kb and they are stable and more user-friendly. RQ6
&HQ
VXSRFKUH
$56
&ORQLQJVLWH Yeast Artificial chromosome (YAC vector)
WUS
DPSU
S<$& XUD YAC plasmid vector behaves like a yeast chromosome, which occurs
S0%25,
in two forms, i.e. circular and linear. The circular YAC multiplies in
7HORPHUH 7HORPHUH
%DP+, %DP+, Bacteria and linear YAC multiplies in Yeast Cells.
KLV
ICT Corner
Principles and Processes of Biotechnology
BIO TECH STUDY APP
Steps
• Type the URL or scan the QR code to open the activity page.
• Click on the topic to know in detail.
• To know the sub topics in detail click on the dots in top right corner.
URL:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.therithal.brainkart.
biotechstudyapp
* Pictures are indicative only
5.2 Basic concepts of Tissue Culture 5.3 Plant Tissue Culture (PTC)
Basic concepts of plant tissue culture are Plant tissue culture is used to describe the in
totipotency, differentiation, dedifferentiation vitro and aseptic growth of any plant part on a
and redifferentiation. tissue culture medium. This technology is based
Totipotency on three fundamental principles:
• The plant part or explant must be selected
The property of live plant cells that they
have the genetic potential when cultured in and isolated from the rest of plant body.
• The explant must be maintained in controlled
nutrient medium to give rise to a complete
individual plant. physically (environmental) and chemically
defined (nutrient medium) conditions.
Differentiation • Aseptic condition must be maintained,
The process of biochemical and structural Explant: The tissue taken from a selected
which requires high degree of cleanliness in
changes by which cells become specialized in plant transferred to a culture medium often
the laboratory.
form and function. to establish a new plant.
Explant
5.3.1 Laboratory Facilities for PTC
For PTC, the laboratory must have the following
facilities:
Explant in
Nutrient medium
Callus
Plantlet
Early
Late
Embryo
Embryo
8QGLIIHUHQWLDWHG
%XG &DOOXVIRUPHG
/HDI 7LVVXHVDPSOH
6WHP
&DOOXV
5RRW &DOOXVVHSDUDWHG
DQGVLQJOHFHOO
)XUWKHUFXOWXULQJ
FXOWXUHG
UHJHQHUDWHGQHZ
Figure 5.3: Basic steps in Plant tissue culture technology SODQWOHW
root is inoculated
,VRODWHG
(transferring the FHOOV
explants to sterile Figure 5.4: &HOOVFXOWXUHGLQ
FXOWXUHPHGLXP
glass tube containing Induction of callus
nutrient medium)
in the MS nutrient medium supplemented 5DLVLQJRISODQWOHWV 3ODQWOHW +DUGHQLQJWRQDWXUDO
with auxins and incubated at 25°C ± 2°C in an HQYLURQPHQW
alternate light and dark period of 12 hours to Figure 5.6: Organ Culture
induce cell division and soon the upper surface
The culture of embryos, anthers, ovaries, roots,
of explant develops into callus. Callus is a mass
shoots or other organs of plants on culture media.
of unorganized growth of plant cells or tissues
in in vitro culture medium. 2. Meristem Culture:
5. Embryogenesis The culture of any plant meristematic tissue on
The callus cells undergoes culture media.
differentiation and produces
somatic embryos, known as
Embryoids. The embryoids
are sub-cultured to produce Figure 5.5:
plantlets. Embryogenesis
Secondary
Plant source Uses 5RRW
metabolites RUJDQRJHQHVLV
&DOOXV ,QGLUHFW
RUJDQRJHQHVLV
Digitalis ([SODQWV
Digoxin Cardiac tonic
purpurea 6KRRW
RUJDQRJHQHVLV
Papaver 5RRWLQJ
3ODQWOHWV
Codeine Analgesic
somniferum
'LUHFW ,QGLUHFW6RPDWLF
6RPDWLF HPEU\RJHQHVLV
Capsicum Rheumatic HPEU\RJHQHVLV 6RPDWLF
HPEU\R
Capsaicin
annuum pain treatment
Figure 5.10: Plant Regeneration Pathway
Catharanthus Anti-
Vincristine
roseus carcinogenic
Cinchona
Quinine Antimalarial
officinalis
Table 5.1: Secondary metabolites
and its plant resources
Roots (Rhizogenesis)
inert materials are used for coating the somatic to produce virus-free plants, because the shoot
embryoids like agrose and sodium alginate. meristem tip is always free from viruses.
Artificial seed coat 5.6 Conservation of plant genetic
Artificial endosperm resources
Somatic Embryo
5.6.1 Germplasm Conservation
Germplasm conservation refers to the
conservation of living genetic resources like
pollen, seeds or tissue of plant material
maintained for the purpose of selective plant
breeding, preservation in live condition and
Figure 5.12: Artificial seeds
used for many research works.
Advantages of Artificial seeds
Germplasm conservation resources is a
Artificial seeds have many advantages over the
part of collection of seeds and pollen that are
true seeds
stored in seed or pollen banks, so as to maintain
• Millions of artificial seeds can be produced their viability and fertility for any later use
at any time at low cost. such as hybridization and crop improvement.
• They provide an easy method to produce Germplasm conservation
genetically engineered plants with desirable may also involve a
traits. gene bank, DNA bank
• It is easy to test the genotype of plants. of elite breeding lines
• They can potentially stored for long time of plant resources for
under cryopreservation method. the maintenance of
• Artificial seeds produce identical plants biological diversity and
• The period of dormancy of artificial seeds is also for food security. Figure 5.15: Seed bank
greatly reduced, hence growth is faster with
a shortened life cycle. 5.6.2 Cryopreservation (–195.C)
Cryopreservation, also known as Cryo-
5.5.3 Virus-free plants
conservation, is a
process by which
protoplasts,
cells, tissues,
organelles, organs,
extracellular
matrix, enzymes Figure 5.16: Cryopreservation
or any other
biological materials are subjected to preservation
Figure 5.13: Shoot tip - Apical Meristem by cooling to very low temperature of –196°C
The field grown plants like perennial crops, using liquid nitrogen. At this extreme low
usually are infected by variety of pathogens temperature any enzymatic or chemical activity
like fungi, bacteria, mycoplasma, viruses which of the biological material will be totally stopped
cause considerable economic losses. Chemical and this leads to preservation of material in
methods can be used to control fungal and dormant status. Later these materials can be
bacterial pathogens, but not viruses generally. activated by bringing to room temperature slowly
Shoot meristem tip culture is the method for any experimental work.
Protective agents like dimethyl sulphoxide, through legislation for trading new articles.
glycerol or sucrose are added before • A patent is a personal property which
cryopreservation process. These protective can be licensed or sold by the person or
agents are called cryoprotectants, since they organisation just like any other property.
protect the cells, or tissues from the stress of • Patent terms give the inventor the rights to
freezing temperature. exclude others from making, using or selling
his invention.
5.7 Intellectual Property Right (IPR)
5.7.2 Biosafety and Bioethics
Intellectual property right (IPR) is a category
Advances in biotechnology and their
of rights that includes intangible creation of
applications deals with genetic manipulation.
the human intellect, and primarily consists
of copyrights, patents, and trademarks. It also Biosafety
includes other types of rights, such as trade Biosafety is the prevention of large-scale
secrets, publicity rights, moral rights, and rights loss of biological integrity, focusing both on
against unfair competition. ecology and human health. These prevention
mechanisms include conduction of regular
Patent
reviews of the biosafety in laboratory settings,
Trade as well as strict guidelines to follow. Many
Trademark
Secrets laboratories handling biohazards employ an
ongoing risk management assessment and
IPR IN
enforcement process for biosafety. Failures to
Geographical INDIA Copyright
Indication follow such protocols can lead to increased risk
of exposure to biohazards or pathogens.
Plant
Utility/Model Breeders
Design right Bioethics - Ethical, Legal and Social
Implications (ELSI)
Figure 5.17: IPR in India Bioethics refers to the study of ethical issues
• In biotechnology, the transformed emerging from advances in biology and
microorganisms and plants and technologies medicine. It is also a moral discernment
for the production of commercial products as it relates to medical policy and practice.
are exclusively the property of the discoverer. Bioethicists are concerned with the ethical
• The discoverer has the full rights on his questions that arise in the relationships among
property. It should not be neglected by the life sciences, biotechnology and medicine. It
others without legal permission. includes the study of values relating to primary
• The right of discoverer must be protected care and other branches of medicine.
and it does by certain laws framed by a The scope of bioethics is directly related to
country. biotechnology, including cloning, gene therapy,
• The IPR is protected by different ways life extension, human genetic engineering,
like patents, copyrights, trade secrets and astroethics life in space, and manipulation of
trademarks, designs and geographical basic biology through altered DNA, RNA and
indications. proteins. These developments in biotechnology
will affect future evolution, and may require new
5.7.1 Patents principles, such as biotic ethics, that values life
• It is a special right to the discoverer/inventor and its basic biological characters and structures.
that has been granted by the government The Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications
(ELSI) program was founded in 1990 as an to culture plant cells in artificial medium,
integral part of the Human Genome Project. The hence he was regarded as father of Tissue
mission of the ELSI program was to identify and culture. Tissue culture mainly based on
address issues raised by genomic research that the concepts totipotency, differentiation,
would affect individuals, families, and society. redifferentiation and dedifferentiation. Plant
A percentage of the Human Genome Project tissue culture technique involves selection
budget at the National Institutes of Health and of explants, sterilization, media preparation,
the U.S. Department of Energy was devoted to maintaining culture condition, callus formation,
ELSI research. embryogenesis or organgenesis and hardening.
Based on the explants chosen the types of tissue
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
culture are organ culture, meristem culture,
(GEAC)
protoplast culture and cell suspension culture.
GEAC is an apex body under Ministry of From the explants, plants can be regenerated
Environment, Forests and Climate change for by somatic embryogenesis or organgenesis is
regulating manufacturing, use, import, export said to be plant regeneration pathway. Some
and storage of hazardous microbes or genetically of the main applications of tissue culture are
modified organisms (GMOs) and cells in the production of somatic hybrids, artificial seeds,
country. It was established as an apex body to accord disease resistant and stress resistant plants,
approval of activities involving large scale use of germplasm conservation, micropropagation
hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in and production of secondary metabolites.
research and industrial production. The GEAC is Intellectual Property Right (IPR) is primarily
also responsible for approval of proposals relating aimed at patents, copyrights, trade secret and
to release of genetically engineered organisms trademark given to the discoverer / inventor
and products into the environment including for the commercial production of transformed
experimental field trials. micro organisms or plants. Biosafety is the
5.8 Future of Biotechnology prevention mechanism to protect harmful
Biotechnology has become a comprehensive incidents due to biohazards or pathogens.
scientific venture from the point of academic Bioethics dealt with ethical issue emerging from
and commercial angles, within a short time with biotechnological advancement. ELSI program
the sequencing of human genome and genome addresses issues related to genenomic research.
of some important organisms. The future GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal
developments in biotechnology will be exciting. Committee) is a regulatory authority for release
Thus the development in biotechnology will lead of genetically modified products or organisms
to a new scientific revolution that would change into the environment.
the lives and future of people. Like industrial
Evaluation
and computer revolution, biotechnological
Choose the correct answer
revolution will also promise major changes in
from the given option:
many aspects of modern life.
1. Totipotency refers to
Summary a)
capacity to generate
Tissue culture is the in vitro asceptic culture of genetically identical
cells, tissues or organs into whole plants under plants.
controlled nutritional and environmental b) capacity to generate a whole plant from
conditions. A German physiologist Gotllieb any plant cell / explant.
Haberlant in 1902 for the first time attempted
c) capacity to generate hybrid protoplasts. 6. Select the incorrect statement from given
d) recovery of healthy plants from diseased statement
plants. a) A tonic used for cardiac arrest is obtained
2. Micro propagation involves from Digitalis purpuria
vegetative multiplication of plants by
a) b) Medicine used to treat Rheumatic pain
using micro-organisms. is extracted from Capsicum annum
b) vegetative multiplication of plants by c) An anti malarial drug is isolated from
using small explants. Cinchona officinalis.
vegetative multiplication of plants by
c) d) Anti-cancinogenic property is not seen in
using microspores. Catharanthus roseus.
d) Non-vegetative multiplication of plants 7. Virus free plants are developed from
by using microspores and megaspores. a) Organ culture
3. Match the following : b) Meristem culture
Column A Column B c) Protoplast culture
1) Totipotency A) Reversion of mature d) Cell suspension culture
cells into meristerm 8. The prevention of large scale loss of
2) Dedifferentiation B) Biochemical and biological interity
structural changes of cells
a) Biopatent b) Bioethics
3) Explant C) Properties of living c) Biosafety d) Biofuel
cells develops into entire
plant 9. Cryopreservation means it is a process to
4) Differentiation D) Selected plant tissue preserve plant cells, tissues or organs
transferred to culture a) at very low temperature by using ether.
medium b) at very high temperature by using liquid
1 2 3 4
nitrogen
a) C A D B
c) at very low temperature of -196 by using
b) A C B D
liquid nitrogen
c) B A D C
d) D B C A d) at very low temperature by using liquid
nitrogen
4. The time duration for sterilization process
by using autoclave is ______ minutes and 10. Solidifying agent used in plant tissue
the temperature is _______ culture is
a) 10 to 30 minutes and 125° C a) Nicotinic acid b) Cobaltous chloride
b) 15 to 30 minutes and 121° C c) EDTA d) Agar
c) 15 to 20 minutes and 125° C 11. What is the name of the process given
d) 10 to 20 minutes and 121° C below? Write its 4 types.
5. Which of the following statement is correct %XG
/HDI 7LVVXHVDPSOH
8QGLIIHUHQWLDWHG
&DOOXVIRUPHG
such as seaweeds.
&DOOXV
microbes? Glossary
13. Write the various steps involved in cell Aseptic condition: Preparation of materials
suspension culture. free from microbes in in vitro cultures.
14. What do you mean Embryoids? Write its
application. Cell Culture: Growing of cells in vitro, including
15. Give the examples for micro propagation the culture of single cells or small aggregates of
performed plants . cells in a liquid medium.
16. Explain the basic concepts involved in plant
Chemically defined medium: A nutritive
tissue culture.
medium used for culturing cells or tissue; each
17. Based on the material used, how will you
chemical of this medium is known and defined;
classify the culture technology? Explain it.
18. Give an account on Cryopreservation. Cybrid: Cytoplasmic hybrid obtained by
19. What do you know about Germplasm the fusion of cytoplasm of cells of different
conservation. Describe it. parental sources; a term applied to the fusion of
20. Write the protocol for artificial seed cytoplasms of two different protoplasts;
preparation.
Organogenesis: The process of initiation and
development of shoot or root though in vitro
culture particularly from callus
APPENDIX
cultured plant cells in artificial condition produced calli and free cells in tissue
called in vitro (inside glass) in culture culture of Tradescantia reflexa.
medium (Knop’s salt solution) containing
glucose and peptone and developed callus Guha and Maheshwari (1964)
(unorganized growth of cells and tissue) and
proposed the concept Totipotency, it means developed in vitro production of haploid
the development of whole plant from isolated embryos from anthers of Datura.
cells or tissue in in vitro condition.
Vasil and Hildbrandt (1965)
P.R.White (1934) achieved differentiation of tobacco
developed root cultures, used Knop’s solution plants from single, isolated cells in micro
along with three vitamins like pyridoxine, propagation.
thiamine and nicotinic acid
Takebe et al. (1971)
F.C. Steward (1948) regenerated tobacco plants from isolated
used coconut water in plant tissue culture mesophyll protoplasts.
work and obtained cell proliferation from
carrot explants (Cellular totipotency ). Carlson
and co-workers obtained protoplast fusion
Morel and Martin (1952, 1955)
between Nicotiana glauca and Nicotiana
developed virus-free Dahlia and potato longsdorffii and developed first interspecific
plants using shoot meristem culture. somatic hybrid in 1971.
Knop’s solution: Nutrient solution used in growth experiments of plants which contains:
Calcium nitrate 3.0 g Potassium nitrate 1.0 g Sucrose 50.0 g (optimal)
Magnesium sulfate 1.0 g Dibasic Potassium phosphate 1.0 g Deionized water 1000.0 ml
6 Principles of Ecology
Examples:
Certain species of epiphytic orchids of
• Sun light
Western Ghats of India differ from the Precipitation
nin m
n
to n
rmatio
e s
Op
f se
ing
ts
od
nn
no
en
os
uc
Cl
fo
er
em
tio
n
Tuber
ov
Floweri
n
in
M
rm
Ge
Based on the tolerance to intensities of light, 1. Eurythermal: Organisms which can tolerate
the plants are divided into two types. They are a wide range of temperature fluctuations.
c. Water
Water is one of the most important climatic
Ice/ Tund
r
factors. It affects the vital processes of all living
Snow a
organisms. It is believed that even life had
st s
re ou
e
lin
ou
Tre
Co
Soil types
Indicators of fire – Pteris ( fern ) and
Pyronema (fungus) indicates the burnt up Based on soil formation (pedogenesis),
and fire disturbed areas. So they are called the soils are divided into
indicators of fire. 1. Residual soils –These are soils formed by
weathering and pedogenesis of the rock.
Fire break – It is a gap made in the vegetation
2. Transported soils – These are transported
that acts as a barrier to slow down or stop the
by various agencies.
progress of fire.
The important edaphic factors which affect
A natural fire break may occur when there vegetation are as follows:
is a lack of vegetation such as River, lake and
1. Soil moisture: Plants absorbs rain water
canyon found in between vegetation may act
and moisture directly from the air
as a natural fire break.
2. Soil water: Soil water is more important
Rhytidome: It is the structural defense by than any other ecological factors affecting the
plants against fire .The outer bark of trees distribution of plants. Rain is the main source
which extends to the last formed periderm is of soil water. Capillary water held between
called Rhytidome. It is composed of multiple pore spaces of soil particles and angles
layers of suberized periderm, cortical and between them is the most important form of
phloem tissues. It protects the stem against water available to the plants.
fire , water loss, invasion of insects and 3. Soil reactions: Soil may be acidic or
prevents infections by microorganisms. alkaline or neutral in their reaction. pH value
of the soil solution determines the availability
6.2.2 Edaphic factors of plant nutrients. The best pH range of the soil
Edaphic factors, the abiotic factors related for cultivation of crop plants is 5.5 to 6.8.
to soil, include the physical and chemical 4. Soil nutrients: Soil fertility and productivity
composition of the soil formed in a particular is the ability of soil to provide all essential
area. The study of soils is called Pedology. plant nutrients such as minerals and organic
The soil nutrients in the form of ions.
Soil is the weathered superficial layer of the 5. Soil temperature: Soil temperature of an
Earth in which plants can grow. It is a complex area plays an important role in determining
composite mass consisting of soil constituents, the geographical distribution of plants. Low
soil water, soil air and soil organisms, etc. temperature reduces use of water and solute
absorption by roots.
Soil formation
6. Soil atmosphere: The spaces left between
Soil originates from rocks and develops gradually soil particles are called pore spaces which
at different rates, depending upon the ecological contains oxygen and carbon-di-oxide.
and climatic conditions. Soil formation is
7. Soil organisms: Many organisms existing
initiated by the weathering process. Biological
in the soil like bacteria, fungi, algae,
weathering takes place when organisms like
protozoans, nematodes,
bacteria, fungi, lichens and plants help in the
insects, earthworms, etc. are
breakdown of rocks through the production of
called soil organisms.
acids and certain chemical substances.
Horizon Description
O–Horizon It consists of fresh or partially decomposed
(Organic horizon) organic matter.
Humus O1 – Freshly fallen leaves, twigs, flowers and fruits
O2 – Dead plants, animals and their excreta
decomposed by micro-organisms.
Usually absent in agricultural and deserts.
A–Horizon It consists of top soil with humus, living creatures
(Leached horizon) and in-organic minerals.
Topsoil - Often rich in A1 – Dark and rich in organic matter because of
humus and minerals. mixture of organic and mineral matters.
A2 – Light coloured layer with large sized mineral
particles.
B-Horizon It consists of iron, aluminium and silica rich clay
(Accumulation horizon) organic compounds.
(Subsoil-Poor in humus,
rich in minerals)
C - Horizon (Partially It consists of parent materials of soil, composed
weathered horizon) of little amount of organic matters without life
Weathered rock forms.
Fragments - Little or no
plant or animal life.
R – Horizon It is a parent bed rock upon which underground
(Parent material) water is found .
Bedrock
Figure 6.7: Soil Profile
Soil Profile
Loamy soil is ideal soil for cultivation. It
Soil is commonly stratified into horizons at
consists of 70% sand and 30% clay or silt or both.
different depth. These layers differ in their
physical, chemical and biological properties. It ensures good retention and proper drainage
This succession of super-imposed horizons is of water. The porosity of soil provides adequate
called soil profile. aeration and allows the penetration of roots.
Types of soil particles Based on the water retention, aeration and
Based on the relative proportion of soil particles, mineral contents of soil, the distribution of
four types of soil are recognized. vegetation is divided into following types.
Soil type Size Relative proportion 1. Halophytes: Plants living in saline soils
1 Clayey Less than 50% clay and 50% 2. Psammophytes: Plants living in sandy soils
soil 0.002 silt ( cold / heavy 3. Lithophytes: Plants living on rocky surface
mm soil )
4. Chasmophytes: Plants living in rocky crevices
2 Silt soil 0.002 to 90% silt and 10%
0.02mm sand 5. Cryptophytes: Plants living below the soil
3 Loamy 0.002 to 70% sand and 30 surface
soil 2mm % clay / silt or both 6. Cryophytes: Plants living on surface of ice
(Garden soil) 7. Oxylophytes: Plants living in acidic soil
4 Sandy 0.2 to 2 85% sand and 15% 8. Calciphytes: Plants living in calcium rich
soil mm clay ( light soil )
alkaline soil.
Table 6.3: Types of soil particles
Holard –Total soil water content Ecotone - The transition zone between two
Chresard –Water available to plants ecosystems. Example: The border between
Echard – Water not available to plants forest and grassland.
Edge effect – Spices found in ecotone areas
6.2.3 Topographic factors are unique due to the effect of the two
The surface features of earth are called habitats. This is called edge effect. Example:
topography. Topographic influence on the Owl in the ecotone area between forest and
climate of any area is determined by the grassland.
interaction of solar radiation, temperature,
The two faces of the mountain or hill receive
humidity, rainfall, latitude and altitude. It affects
different amount of solar radiation, wind action
the vegetation through climatic variations in
and rain. Of these two faces, the windward region
small areas (micro climate ) and even changes
possesses good vegetation due to heavy rains and
the soil conditions. Topographic factors include
the leeward region possesses poor vegetation due
latitude, altitude, direction of mountain,
to rain shadows (rain deficit).
steepness of mountain etc.
Similarly in the soil of aquatic bodies like
a. Latitudes and altitudes ponds the center and edge possess different
Latitudes represent distance from the equator. depth of water due to soil slope and different
Temperature values are maximum at the equator wave actions in the water body. Therefore,
and decrease gradually towards poles. Different different parts of the same area may possess
types of vegetation occur from equator to poles different species of organisms.
which are illustrated below.
c. Steepness of the mountain
The steepness of the mountain or hill allows
the rain to run off. As a result the loss of water
causes water deficit and quick erosion of the top
soil resulting in poor vegetation. On the other
hand, the plains and valley are rich in vegetation
due to the slow drain of surface water and better
retention of water in the soil.
Clouds
Figure 6.8: Latitudinal and Altitudinal Vegetation
Height above the sea level forms the
altitude. At high altitudes, the velocity of wind
remains high, temperature and air pressure
Moist
decrease while humidity and intensity of light Rain winds
increases. Due to these factors, vegetation at
tation
zonation.
hv
eg
Poor
eta
b. Direction of Mountain
t
ion
Sea
North and south faces of mountain or hill possess
different types of flora and fauna because they
differ in their humidity, rainfall, light intensity,
light duration and temperature regions. Figure 6.9: Steepness of mountain
Epiphytes Examples:
The plants Leaves A
• number of
which are found plants like Drosera Lamina
growing on Supporting (Sun dew Plant), Lid
other plants plant Nepenthes (Pitcher Tendril
without harming Clinging Plant), Dionaea Pitcher
root
them are called (Venus fly trap), Insect
Arial absorping root
epiphytes. They Utricularia (Bladder Fluid
Figure 6.11:
are commonly wort) and Sarracenia
An epiphytic plant-Vanda
found in tropical are predators which Figure 6.12: Pitcher
rain forest. consume insects and plant – with insect
The epiphytic higher plant (Orchid) gets other small animals
its nutrients and water from the atmosphere for their food as a source of nitrogen. They
with the help of the hygroscopic roots which are also called as insectivorous plants.
contain special type of spongy tissue called
Sensitive hair
Velamen. It prepares its own food and does Capsule wall
not depend on the host. Using the host plant
only they support and does not harm it in any Valve Insect larva
Absorptive
hairs
way.
• Many orchids, ferns, lianas, hanging mosses, Section view
Peperomia, money plant and Usnea (Lichen)
are some of the examples of epiphytes.
• Spanish Moss –Tillandsia grows on the bark Natural form
Bladder
of Oak and Pine trees.
Figure 6.13: Insectivorous plant Utricularia
Proto Cooperation Many herbivores are predators. Cattles,
•
An interaction between Camels, Goats etc., frequently browse on
organisms of different the tender shoots of herbs, shrubs and
species in which both trees. Generally annuals suffer more than
organisms benefit but neither is dependent the perennials. Grazing and browsing may
on the relationship. Example: Soil bacteria / cause remarkable changes in vegetation.
fungi and plants growing in the soil. Nearly 25 percent of all insects are known
as phytophagous(feeds on plant sap and
Negative interactions other parts of plant)
When one of the interacting species is benefitted • Many defense mechanisms are evolved to
and the other is harmed, it is called negative avoid their predations by plants. Examples:
interaction . Examples: predation, parasitism, Calotropis produces highly poisonous cardiac
competition and amensalism. glycosides, Tobacco produces nicotine, coffee
a. Predation: It is an interaction between two plants produce caffeine, Cinchona plant
species, one of which captures, kills and eats produces quinine. Thorns of Bougainvillea,
up the other. The species which kills is called spines of Opuntia, and latex of cacti also
a predator and the species which is killed is protect them from predators.
called a prey. The predator is benefitted while
the prey is harmed.
Lotus seeds show highest longevity in plant iv) Rooted - submerged hydrophyte
kingdom. g) Vallisneria h) Hydrilla
i) Flower j)
iii. Submerged floating hydrophytes: These Emergent
Flowers
aquatic and terrestrial modes of life. They grow • Single layer of epidermis is present
in shallow water. Examples: Ranunculus, Typha • Cortex is well developed with aerenchyma
and Sagittaria.
• Vascular tissues are poorly developed. In
Hygrophytes: The plants which can grow emergent forms vascular elements are well
developed.
in moist damp and shady places are called
hygrophytes. Examples: Habenaria (Orchid), Mechanical tissues are generally absent
•
Mosses (Bryophytes), etc. except in some emergent forms. Pith cells
are sclerenchymatous.
• The floating leaves are large and flat as in a. Physical dryness: In these habitats, soil has a
Nymphaea and Nelumbo. In Eichhornia and little amount of water due to the inability of the
Trapa petioles become swollen and spongy. soil to hold water because of low rainfall.
i. Ephemerals:
In xerophytic plants with the leaves and
These are also
stem are covered with hairs are called
called drought
escapers or trichophyllous plants . Example: Cucurbits
drought evaders. (Melothria and Mukia )
These plants In stem
complete their
Figure 6.20: • Stems are mostly hard and woody. They may
life cycle within
be aerial or underground
a short period Argemone mexicana-Ephemerals
(single season). • The stems and leaves are covered with wax
These are not true xerophytes. Examples: coating or covered with dense hairs.
Argemone, Mollugo, Tribulus and Tephrosia. • In some xerophytes all the internodes in the
ii. Succulents: These are also called drought stem are modified into a fleshy leaf structure
enduring plants. These plants store water in called phylloclades (Opuntia) .
their plant parts during the dry period. These • In some of the others single or occasionally
plants develop certain adaptive characters to two internodes modified into fleshy green
resist extreme drought conditions. Examples: structure called cladode (Asparagus).
Opuntia, Aloe, Bryophyllum and Begonia. In some the petiole is modified into a fleshy
iii. Non succulents: These are also called leaf like structure called phyllode (Acacia
drought resistant plants ( true xerophytes). melanoxylon).
They face both external and internal dryness.
a) b)
They have many adaptations to resist dry Flower
conditions. Examples: Casuarina, Nerium, Spines
Stipular
Zizyphus and Acacia. Phylloclade spine
a) b)
Marginal Stem
spines
Leaf
Succulent c d)
c) Petiole
leaves 3
2
Leaves
Scale
leaves 1
Rhizome Stipular
Roots spines
Stem 4 Phyllode
Figure 6.21: a)Succulent xerophyte – Aloe 1,2,3 and 4 the gradual development
Spine
b) Non succulent perennial - Ziziphus of phyllodes in Acacia
Palisade parenchyma
Epiphytes
Spongy parenchyma Epiphytes are plants which grow perched on
Lower epidermis other plants (Supporting plants). They use
Figure 6.24: A Succulent leaf of Peperomia (T.S.) the supporting plants only as shelter and not
(lateral wing portion only) for water or food supply. These epiphytes
• Viviparous mode of seed germination is found protective covering called seed coat. As seeds
in halophytes contain miniature but dormant future plants,
their dispersal is an important criterion for
distribution and establishment of plants over
a wide geographical area. The dissemination of
Calyx Leaf seeds and fruits to various distances from the
Fruit parent plant is called seed and fruit dispersal.
Radicle
It takes place with the help of ecological factors
such as wind, water and animals.
Seed dispersal is a regeneration process
Hypocotyl
of plant populations and a common means of
Water colonizing new areas to avoid seedling level
Mud
competition and from natural enemies like
herbivores, frugivores and pathogens.
Figure 6.27: Viviparous type of seed germination Fruit maturation and seed dispersal is
influenced by many ecologically favourable
Anatomical adaptations conditions such as Season (Example: Summer),
• Epidermal cells of stem is heavy cutinized, suitable environment, and seasonal availability
almost squarish and are filled with oil and of dispersal agents like birds, insects etc.
tannins. Seeds require agents for dispersal which
• ‘Star’ shaped sclereids and ‘H’ shaped heavy are crucial in plant community dynamics in
thickened spicules that provide mechanical many ecosystems around the globe. They offer
many benefits to communities such as food and
strength to cortex are present in the stem.
nutrients, migration of seeds across habitats
• The leaves may be dorsiventral or isobilateral and helps spreading plant genetic diversity.
with salt secreting glands.
6.4.1 Dispersal by Wind (Anemochory)
Physiological adaptations
The individual seeds or the whole fruit may be
High osmotic pressure exists in some
• modified to help for the dispersal by wind. Wind
plants . dispersal of fruits and seeds is quite common in
• Seeds germinate in the fruits while on the tall trees. The adaptation of the wind dispersed
mother plant (Vivipary). plants are
Minute seeds: Seeds are minute, very
•
Out of three districts of Tamil
small, light and with inflated covering.
Nadu (Nagapattinam, Thanjavur
Example: Orchids.
and Thiruvarur), Muthupet
Wings: Seeds or whole fruits are flattened to
•
(Thiruvarur district) was less damaged by
Gaja cyclone ( November 2018) due to the form a wing. Examples: Maple, Gyrocarpus,
presence of mangrove forest. Dipterocarpus and Terminalia
The dissemination of seeds and fruits to various c) ii and iii only d) i and ii only
distances from the parent plant is called seed 5. Which of the given plant produces cardiac
and fruit dispersal. It takes place with the help glycosides?
of ecological factors such as wind, water and a) Calotropis b) Acacia
animals.
c) Nepenthes d) Utricularia
Evaluation
6. Read the given statements and select the
1.
Arrange the correct correct option.
sequence of ecological i) Loamy soil is best suited for plant growth as
hierarchy starting from it contains a mixture of silt, sand and clay.
lower to higher level. ii) The process of humification is slow in
a) Individual organism → case of organic remains containing a
Population Landscape large amount of lignin and cellulose.
→ Ecosystem iii)
Capillary water is the only water
b) Landscape → Ecosystem → Biome → available to plant roots as it is present
Biosphere inside the micropores.
c) community → Ecosystem → Landscape → iv) Leaves of shade plant have more total
Biome chlorophyll per reaction centre, low
d) Population → organism → Biome → ratio of chl a and chl b are usually
Landscape thinner leaves.
2. Ecology is the study of an individual species a) i, ii and iii only b) ii, iii and iv only
is called c) i, ii and iv only d) ii and iii only
i) Community ecology ii) Autecology
7. Read the given statements and select the
iii) Species ecology iv) Synecology
correct option.
a) i only b) ii only Statement A : Cattle do not graze on weeds
c) i and iv only d) ii and iii only of Calotropis.
3. A specific place in an ecosystem, where an Statement B : Calotropis have thorns and
organism lives and performs its functions is spines, as defense against herbivores.
a) habitat b) niche a) Both statements A and B are incorrect.
c) landscape d) biome b) Statement A is correct but statement B is
4. Read the given statements and select the incorrect.
correct option. c) Both statements A and B are correct but
i) Hydrophytes possess aerenchyma to statement B is not the correct explanation
support themselves in water. of statement A.
ii) Seeds of Viscum are positively d) Both statements A and B are correct and
photoblastic as they germinate only in statement B is the correct explanation of
presence of light. statement A.
iii) Hygroscopic water is the only soil water 8. In soil water available for plants is
available to roots of plant growing in soil a) gravitational water
as it is present inside the micropores. b) chemically bound water
iv) High temperature reduces use of water c) capillary water
and solute absorption by roots. d) hygroscopic water
a) i, ii, and iii only b) ii, iii and iv
III. Parasitism iii). Orchids and Ferns the fig and wasp and comment on
IV. Predation iv). Lichen and the phenomenon that operates in this
Mycorrhiza relationship.
V. Amensalism v). Nepenthes and
34. Lichen is considered as a good example of
Diaonaea
obligate mutualism. Explain.
I II III IV V
35. What is mutualism? Mention any two
a) i ii iii iv v
example where the organisms involved
b) ii iii iv v i are commercially exploited in modern
c) iii iv v i ii agriculture.
d) iv iii ii v i 36. List any two adaptive features evolved in
20. Strong, sharp spines that get attached to parasites enabling them to live successfully
animal’s feet are found in the fruits of on their host?
a) Argemone b) Ecballium 37. Mention any two significant roles of
predation plays in nature.
c) Heritier d) Crossandra
38. How does an orchid ophrys ensures its
21. Sticky glands of Boerhaavia and Cleome
pollination by bees ?
support
39. Water is very essential for life. Write any
a) Anemochory b) Zoochory
three features for plants which enable them
c) Autochory d) Hydrochory
to survive in water scarce environment.
22. Define ecology.
40. Why do submerged plants receive weak
23. What is ecological hierarchy? Name the
illumination than exposed floating plants
levels of ecological hierarchy.
in a lake?
24. What are ecological equivalents? Give one
41. What is vivipary? Name a plant group
example .
which exhibits vivipary.
25. Distinguish habitat and niche
42. What is thermal stratification? Mention
26. Why are some organisms called as their types.
eurythermals and some others as
43. How is rhytidome act as the structural
stenohaline ?
27. ‘Green algae are not likely to be found in the defence by plants against fire?
deepest strata of the ocean’. Give at least one 44. What is myrmecophily?
reason. 45. What is seed ball?
28. What is Phytoremediation ? 46. How is anemochory differ from zoochory?
29. What is Albedo effect and write their effects? 47. What is co evolution?
30. The organic horizon is generally absent 48. Explain Raunkiaer classification in the
from agricultural soils because tilling, e.g., world’s vegetation based on the temperature.
plowing, buries organic matter. Why is an 49. List out the effects of fire to plants.
organic horizon generally absent in desert 50. What is soil profile? Explain the characters
soils ? of different soil horizons.
31. Soil formation can be initiated by biological 51. Give an account of various types of
organisms. Explain how? parasitism with examples.
32. Sandy soil is not suitable for cultivation. 52. Explain different types of hydrophytes with
Explain why? examples.
33. Describe the mutual relationship between 53. Enumerate the anatomical adaptations of
xerophytes.
54. List out any five morphological adaptations Lianes: Twining vines with woody stems,
of halophytes. common in forest of warm climate.
55. What are the advantages of seed dispersal? Megatherms: (Temperature more than 240°C)
56.
Describe dispersal of fruit and seeds by Where high temperature prevails throughout
animals. the year and the dominant vegetation is tropical
Glossary rain forest.
Antibiosis: An association of two organisms Mesotherms: (Temperature ranges between
which is harmful to one of them. 170°C and 240°C) Where high temperature
Biome: A major regional community of alternates with low temperature and the
plants and animals with similar life forms and dominant vegetation is tropical deciduous
environmental conditions. forest.
Biosphere: The envelope containing all living Microtherms: (Temperature ranges between
organisms on earth. 70°C and 170°C) Where low temperature
Community: A group of organism living in the prevails and the dominant vegetation is mixed
same place. coniferous forest.
ICT Corner
Principles of Ecology
Steps
• Type the URL or scan the QR code to open
Let us know the activity page then Introduction page
will open.
about the
Environmental • Click on the Content icon in the introduction
page.
Studies-Complete
Reference Guide • Click on the topic you like.
in detail. • To know more applications related to this
title click on More apps.
URL:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dhavaldev.
EnvironmentalStudies
7 Ecosystem
Learning Objectives Have you seen lakes, ponds and pools in your
surroundings? They are all called water bodies
with many components in them. Can you list
Learning objectives
out the things which are found in water bodies?
The learner will be able to, Mud, nutrients, clay, dissolved gases, planktons,
Describe the Structure, functions and microorganisms, plants like algae, Hydrilla,
types of ecosystems Nelumbo, Nymphaea and animals like snake,
small fish, large fish, frog, tortoise and crane
Draw ecological pyramids by means are the components of the water bodies which
of number, biomass and energy constitutes ecosystem. Further, we all know
Interpret carbon and phosphorus that plants and animals are prominent living
cycle components in the environment. They interact
with space components such as air, water, soil,
Recognise pond ecosystem as a self- sunlight, etc. For example, you have studied in
sufficient and self-regulating system class XI, one of the life processes, photosynthesis
Analyse ecosystem services and its which utilizes sunlight , water, carbondioxide,
management nutrients from the soil and release oxygen to
the atmosphere. From this, we understand that
Discuss about the importance and
the exchange of materials takes place between
conservation of ecosystem
living and space components. Likewise, you
Explain the types of plant succession can study the structure, function and types of
ecosystem in this chapter. The term ‘ecosystem’
was proposed by A.G. Tansley (1935), who
defined it as ‘the system resulting from the
Chapter outline integration of all the living and nonliving
factors of the environment’. Whereas, Odum
(1962) defined ecosystem ‘as the structural and
7.1 Structure of functional unit of ecology’.
ecosystem
7.2 Functions of Parallel terms for ecosystem coined by
ecosystem various ecologists
• Biocoenosis – Karl Mobius
7.3 Plant succession • Microcosm – S.A. Forbes
• Geobiocoenosis – V. V. Dokuchaev, G.F. Morozov
• Holocoen - Friederichs
• Biosystem – Thienemann
• Bioenert body – Vernadsky
134 Ecosystem
Ecosystem 135
At night PAR is zero and during midday in net primary productivity. It is also called as
the summer, PAR often reaches 2000 – 3000 apparent photosynthesis. Thus the difference
millimoles /square meter/second. between GPP and respiration is known as NPP.
NPP = GPP – Respiration
Types of Carbon
Green carbon – carbon stored NPP of whole biosphere is estimated to be
in the biosphere (by the process about 170 billion tons (dry weight) per year.
of photosynthesis). Out of which NPP of oceanic producers is
Grey carbon – carbon stored in fossil fuel (coal, only 55 billion tons per year in unit time.
oil and biogas deposits in the lithosphere). 2. Secondary productivity
Blue carbon – carbon stored in the atmosphere The amount of energy stored in the tissues of
and oceans. heterotrophs or consumers is called secondary
Brown carbon – carbon stored in industrialized productivity.
forests (wood used in making commercial a. Gross secondary productivity
articles)
It is equivalent to the total amount of plant
Black carbon – carbon emitted from gas, diesel material is ingested by the herbivores minus
engine and coal fired power plants. the materials lost as faeces.
b. Net secondary productivity
7.2.2 Productivity of an ecosystem Storage of energy or biomass by consumers
per unit area per unit time, after respiratory
The rate of biomass production per unit area loss is called net secondary productivity.
in a unit time is called productivity. It can be
expressed in terms of gm /m2/year or Kcal/m2/ 3. Community productivity
year. It is classified as given bellow. The rate of net synthesis of organic matter
1. Primary productivity (biomass) by a group of plants per unit
2. Secondary productivity area per unit time is known as community
3. Community productivity productivity.
136 Ecosystem
Ecosystem 137
photosynthesis. The remaining 900 Joules would tertiary consumers (eagle) which get their
be lost in the environment. In the next trophic food from secondary consumers.
level herbivores, which feed on producers get
only 10 Joules of energy and the remaining
90 Joules is lost in the environment. Likewise,
in the next trophic level, carnivores, which eat Grass Mouse Snake Eagle
herbivores store only 1 Joule of energy and Primary Secondary Tertiary
Producers
the remaining 9 Joules is dissipated. Finally, Consumers Consumers Consumers
the carnivores are eaten by tertiary consumers Figure 7.5: Diagrammatic representation of
which store only 0.1 Joule of energy and the Grazing food chain
remaining 0.9 Joule is lost in the environment.
2. Detritus food chain:
Thus, at the successive trophic level, only ten
percent energy is stored. This type of food chain begins with dead organic
matter which is an important source of energy.
A large amount of organic matter is derived from
Tertiary
0.9 Joule
Energy lost the dead plants, animals and their excreta. This
consumers
0.1 Joule type of food chain is present in all ecosystems.
1 Joule
9 Joules
Energy lost The transfer of energy from the dead organic
Secondary consumers
10 Joules
matter, is transferred through a series of organisms
90 Joules
Energy lost called detritus consumers (detritivores)- small
Sunlight Primary consumers carnivores - large (top) carnivores with repeated
1000 Joules 900 Joules eating and being eaten respectively. This is called
100 Joules Energy lost
Producers the detritus food chain.
Figure 7.4: Ten percent law
7.2.5 Food chain
The movement of energy from producers upto Fallen leaves Earthworm Black bird Hawk
top carnivores is known as food chain, i.e., in Small Top
Detritus Detritivores
any food chain, energy flows from producers carnivores carnivores
get their food from producers. The third link Figure 7.7: Diagrammatic representation
in the food chain is secondary consumers of Food web in a grassland ecosystem
(snake) which get their food from primary The inter-locking pattern of a number of food
consumers. Fourth link in the food chain is chain form a web like arrangement called food
138 Ecosystem
web. It is the basic unit of an ecosystem, to There are three types: (1) pyramid of number
maintain its stability in nature. Which is also (2) pyramid of biomass (3) pyramid of energy.
called homeostasis. 1. Pyramid of number
Example: In a grazing food chain of a grass A graphical representation of the number of
land, in the absence of a rabbit, a mouse may organisms present at each successive trophic
also eat food grains. The mouse in turn may be level in an ecosystem is called pyramids of
eaten directly by a hawk or by a snake and the number. There are three different shapes of
snake may be directly eaten by hawks. pyramids upright, spindle and inverted.
Hence, this interlocking pattern of food chains
There is a gradual decrease in the number of
is the food web and the species of an ecosystem
organisms in each trophic level from producers
may remain balanced to each other by some
to primary consumers and then to secondary
sort of natural check.
consumers, and finally to tertiary consumers.
Significance of food web Therefore, pyramids of number in grassland
• Food web is constructed to describe species and pond ecosystem are always upright.
interaction called direct interaction. In a forest ecosystem the pyramid of number
• It can be used to illustrate indirect is somewhat different in shape, it is because the
interactions among different species. base (T1) of the pyramid occupies large sized
• It can be used to study bottom-up or top- trees (Producer) which are lesser in number.
down control of community structure. Herbivores (T2) (Fruit eating birds, elephant,
• It can be used to reveal different patterns deer) occupying second trophic level, are more
of energy transfer in terrestrial and aquatic in number than the producers. In final trophic
ecosystems. level (T4), tertiary consumers (lion) are lesser in
7.2.7 Ecological pyramids number than the secondary consumer (T3) (fox
Graphic representation of the trophic structure and snake). Therefore, the pyramid of number
and function at successive trophic levels of an in forest ecosystem looks spindle shaped.
ecosystem is called ecological pyramids. The The pyramid of number in a parasite
concept of ecological pyramids was introduced ecosystem is always inverted, because it
by Charles Elton (1927). Thus they are also starts with a single tree. Therefore there is
called as Eltonian pyramids.
T4
T4
T4 T4
T3 T3
T3 T3 T2
T2
T2 T2
T1
T1 T1
T1
A B C D
T1 - Producers | T2 - Herbivores | T3 - Secondary consumers | T4 - Tertiary consumers
Figure 7.8: Pyramids of numbers ( individuals per unit area) in different types of ecosystems.
Upright-A) Grassland ecosystem B) Pond ecosystem , Spindle shaped -C) Forest ecosystem,
Inverted-D) Parasite ecosystem
Ecosystem 139
A B T4 C T3
T4
T2
T3
T3
T2 T2
T1
T1
T1
2 Pyramid of biomass
0.1 Joule
1 Joule
140 Ecosystem
Senescence
Leaching
Absorption
by plants
Mineralisation Humification
Figure 7.11: Diagrammatic representation – Process of decomposition and cycling of nutrients.
Ecosystem 141
Diffusion
Transport
(DOM) Photosynthesis
Respiration
Dead organic
matter (DOM)
Decomposition Decomposition
Fossil fuel
Peat
Coal Dead organic matter
Oil and Gas Deposition / Sediments
Fe
Fe
rti
liz
P Weathering P
carbon in the atmosphere increases
ers
I
I
Mining
Phosphate PO
Guano Dead Uptake
due to burning of fossile fuels,
rocks
organic
Death matter Soil
deforestration, forest fire, volcanic PI
Excretion PI
eruption and decomposition of Bacteria
Decomposition
dead organic matters. The details of P = Organic phosphates
Sediments Mineralization
o
142 Ecosystem
It is released from these deposits by weathering us to understand the structure and function
process. After that, it circulates in lithosphere of an ecosystem. When rain water gathers in a
as well as hydrosphere. The producers absorb shallow area, gradually over a period of time,
phosphorus in the form of phosphate ions, different kinds of organisms (microbes, plants,
and then it is transferred to each trophic level animals) become part of this ecosystem. This
of food chain through food. Again death of pond ecosystem is a self sustaining and self
the organisms and degradation by the action regulatory fresh water ecosystem, which shows
of decomposers, the phosphorus is released a complex interaction between the abiotic and
back into the lithosphere and hydrosphere to biotic components in it.
maintain phosphorus cycle.
Ecosystem Consumers
Ecosystem 143
144 Ecosystem
The varieties of benefits obtained from the ecosystem are generally categorized into the following
four types
Ecosystem services
Ecosystem 145
Generally the following human activities Recycle the waste and reduce the amount
•
disturb or re-engineer an ecosystem every day. of waste you produce.
• Habitat destruction •
Reduce consumption of water and
• Deforestation and over grazing electricity.
• Erosion of soils •
Reduce or eliminate the use of house-hold
• Introduction of non-native species chemicals and pesticides.
• Over harvesting of plant material Maintain your cars and vehicles properly.
•
(In order to reduce carbon emission)
• Pollution of land, water and air
•
Run off pesticides, fertilizers and animal •
Create awareness and educate about
wastes ecosystem protection among your friends
and family members.
Ecosystem resilience
Ecosystem is damaged
by disturbances from
fire, flood, predation,
infection, drought, etc., removing a great
amount of biomasss. However, ecosystem
Go green
is endowed with the ability to resist the It refers to the
damage and recover quickly. This ability changing of one’s
of ecosystem is called ecosystem resilience lifestyle for the
or ecosystem robustness. safety and benefits of the environments
(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
How to protect the ecosystem? Way to go green and save green
It is a practice of protecting ecosystem at • Close the tap when not in use.
individual, organisational and governmental • Switch off the electrical gadgets
levels for the benefits of both nature and humans. when not in use.
Threats to ecosystems are many, like adverse • Never use plastics and replace them
human activities, global warming, pollution, etc. with biodegradable products
Hence, if we change our everyday life style, we • Always use ecofriendly technology
can help to protect the planet and its ecosystem. and products.
“USE ECOSYSTEM BUT DON’T
“If we fail to protect environment, we will LOSE ECOSYSTEM; MAKE IT
fail to save posterity”. SUSTAINABLE”
Therefore, we have to practice the following
in our day today life: 7.2.12 Ecosystem Management
• Buy and use only ecofriendly products and It is a process that integrates ecological, socio
recycle them. economic and institutional factors into a
Grow more trees
• comprehensive strategy in order to sustain
Choose
• sustained farm products and enhance the quality of the ecosystem to
(vegetables, fruits, greens, etc.) meet current and future needs.
Ecosystem management emphasis on
•
Reduce the use of natural resources.
human role in judicious use of ecosystem
146 Ecosystem
and for sustained benefits through minimal Urban ecosystem restoration model
human impacts on ecosystems. Environmental
degradation and biodiversity loss will result Adayar Poonga is located in Chennai and
in depletion of natural resources, ultimately covers an area around a total of 358 acres of
affecting the existence of human Adayar creek and estuary, of which 58 acres
were taken up for eco restoration under the
auspices of Government of Tamil Nadu. It is
"By 2025, at least 3.5
billion people, nearly 50% maintained by Chennai Rivers Restoration
of the world’s population Trust (CRRT).This was a dumping site
are projected to face water previously.
scarcity." – IUCN. Presently it has 6 species of mangroves,
"Forests house approximately 50% of about 170 species of littoral and tropical
global bio-diversity and at least 300 million dry evergreen forests (TDF) which have
people are dependent on forest’s goods successfully established as a sustainable
and services to sustain their livelihood." – ecosystem. Restoration of plants species
IUCN has brought other associated fauna such as
butterflies, birds, reptiles, amphibians and
Strategy of ecosystem management other mammals of the ecosystem.
• I t is used to maintain Currently Adayar Poonga functions as an
biodiversity of ecosystems. environmental education Centre for school
• I t helps in indicating and college students and the public. The
the damaged ecosystem entire area stands as one of the best examples
(Some species indicate the for urban eco restoration in the state
health of the ecosystem: of Tamil Nadu.
such species are called a
flagship species).
• I t is used to recognize the inevitability of
ecosystem change and plan accordingly.
• I t is one of the tools used for achieving
sustainability of ecosystem through
sustainable development programme (or
projects).
• I t is also helpful in identifying ecosystems
which are in need of rehabilitation.
Adayar Poonga
• I t involves collaborative management with
7.3 Plant Succession
government agencies, local population,
communities and NGO’s. We very often see that forests and lands in our
areas are drastically affected by natural calamities
• I t is used to build the capacity of local (Flood, earthquake) and anthropogenic
institutions and community groups to assume activities (Fire, over grazing, cutting of trees).
responsibility for long term implementation Due to these reasons all plants of an area are
of ecosystem management activities even destroyed and the areas become nude. When we
after the completion of the project. observe this area, over a period of a time we can
Ecosystem 147
invaded plants in a barren area are 0 Year 1 - 2 Years 3 - 4 Years 5 - 150 Years 150 + Years
called pioneers. On the other hand,
Figure 7.18: Diagrammatic representation of
a series of transitional developments
secondary succession
of plant communities one after
another in a given area are called seral in a barren area is called pioneer species or
communities. At the end a final stage and a primary community or primary colonies.
final plant community gets established which Generally, Primary succession takes a very
are called as climax and climax community long time for the occurrence in any region.
respectively.
Example: Microbes, Lichen, Mosses.
7.3.1 Characteristics of ecological 2. Secondary succession - The development of
succession a plant community in an area where an already
• It is a systematic process which causes changes developed community has been destroyed by
in specific structure of plant community. some natural disturbance (Fire, flood, human
activity) is known as secondary succession.
• It is resultant of changes of abiotic and
Generally, This succession takes less time than
biotic factors.
the time taken for primary succession.
• It transforms unstable community into a
Primary succession Secondary succession
stable community.
1 Developing in an Developing in
• Gradual progression in species diversity, barren area disturbed area
total biomass, niche specialisation, and 2 Initiated due to a Starts due to external
humus content of soil takes place. biological or any factors only
other external factors
• It progresses from simple food chain to 3 No soil, while It starts where soil
complex food web. primary succession covers is already
starts present
• It modifies the lower and simple life form
4 Pioneer species Pioneer species
to the higher life forms. come from outside develop from existing
• It creates inter-dependence of plants and environment environment
animals. 5 It takes more time to It takes comparatively
complete less time to complete
7.3.2 Types of succession Table 1: Differences between primary and
The various types of succession have been secondary succession
classified in different ways on the basis of Example: The forest destroyed by fire and
different aspects. These are as follows: excessive lumbering may be re-occupied by
1. Primary succession - The development herbs over a period of times.
of plant community in a barren area where no 3. Allogenic succession
community existed before is called primary
Allogeneic succession occurs as a result of
succession. The plants which colonize first
148 Ecosystem
Types of succession
abiotic factors. The replacement of existing stage. It includes the following stages Fig 7.21.
community is caused by other external factors
(soil erosion, leaching, etc.,) and not by existing 1. Phytoplankton stage - It is the first stage
organisms. of succession consisting of the pioneer
community like blue green algae, green algae,
Example: In a forest ecosystem soil erosion diatoms, bacteria, etc., The colonization
and leaching alter the nutrient value of the soil of these organisms enrich the amount of
leading to the change of vegetation in that area. organic matter and nutrients of pond due to
7.3.3 Classification of plant succession their life activities and death. This favors the
development of the next seral stages.
Detailed study of Hydrosere and Lithosere are
discussed below: 2. Submerged plant stage - As the result of death
Plant succession and decomposition of planktons, silt brought
from land by rain water, lead to a loose mud
Hydrosere Mesosere Xerosere formation at the bottom of the pond. Hence,
(Succession (Succession (Succession
starts in the rooted submerged hydrophytes begin
starts in starts in
regions where to appear on the new substratum. Example:
regions regions where
water is Chara, Utricularia, Vallisneria and Hydrilla etc.
where moisture
plenty) The death and decay of these plants will build
Example: moisture is present
condition in minimal up the substratum of pond to become shallow.
Ponds, lakes,
stream , is amount with Therefore, this habitat now replaces another
swamps adequate) water group of plants which are of floating type.
Ecosystem 149
Forest stage
floating plants are replaced by plants which
can live successfully in aquatic as well as aerial
environment. Example: Typha, Phragmites,
Sagittaria and Scirpus etc. At the end of this
stage, water level is very much reduced, making
it unsuitable for the continuous growth of
amphibious plants.
150 Ecosystem
Ecosystem 151
152 Ecosystem
19. Construct the food chain with the following Benthic: Bottom zone of the pond
data.
Trophic: Refers to the position of organisms in
Hawk, plants, frog, snake, grasshopper. food chain
20. Name of the food chain which is generally
present in all type of ecosystem. Explain and Omnivores: Those eats both plants and animals
write their significance. Food chain: Refers movement of energy from
21. Shape of pyramid in a particular ecosystem producers up to top carnivores
is always different in shape. Explain with
Food web: Interlocking pattern of food chain
example.
22. Generally human activities are against to the Pyramid of number: Refers number of
ecosystem, where as you a student how will organisms in a successive trophic level
you help to protect ecosystem?
Pyramid of biomass: Refers to quantitative
23. Generally in summer the forest are affected relationship of the standing crops
by natural fire. Over a period of time it
recovers itself by the process of successions . Pyramid of energy: Refers transformation of
Find out the types of succession and explain. energy at successive trophic levels
24. Draw a pyramid from following details and Ten per cent law: refers only 10 per cent of
explain in brief. energy is stored in each successive trophic levels
Quantities of organisms are given-Hawks-50,
Bio geo chemical cycle: Exchange of nutrients
plants-1000.rabbit and mouse-250 +250,
between organisms and environments
pythons and lizard- 100 + 50 respectively.
25. Various stages of succession are given bellow. Carbon cycle: Circulation of carbon among
From that rearrange them accordingly. Find organisms and environments
out the type of succession and explain in
Guano: It is a accumulated excrement of sea
detail.
birds and bats.
Reed-swamp stage, phytoplankton stage,
shrub stage, submerged plant stage, forest Phosphorus cycle: Circulation of Phosphorus
stage, submerged free floating stage, marsh among organisms and environments
medow stage. Succession: Successive replacement of one type
Glossary of plant communities by other on barren or
disturbed area.
Ecosystem: Study of interaction between living
and non-living components Pioneers: Invaded plants on barren area
Ecosystem 153
ICT Corner
ECO SYSTEM
Let us know
about the
Ecosystem in
detail through
this activity.
Steps
• Type the URL or scan the QR code to open the activity page then Introduction page will
open.
• Click on the Learn icon in the introduction page to know in detail.
• Click on the Flashcards icon in the introduction page to know about the topics easily.
• Click on the Test icon to write a quiz test finally it displays the marks we scored.
URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ksolve.
ecologyfree
154 Ecosystem
8 Environmental Issues
155
Environmental Issues
Countries of the world agree that something needs in major ecosystems and climate patterns. For
to be done about these important environmental example, coral ecosystem is affected by increase
issues. Many global summits, conferences and in temperature, especially coral bleaching
conventions are regularly conducted by the United observed in Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu.
Nations and many steps are taken to minimise Human activities lead to produce the green
human-induced issues by signing agreements house effect by
with around 150 countries. • Burning fossil fuels, which releases CO2 and
CH4
Activity
• Way of Agriculture and animal husbandry
Students may form ‘ECOGROUPS’ and practices
discuss eco-issues of their premises and find • Electrical gadgets like refrigerator and air
solutions to the existing problems like, litter conditioners release chloro fluoro carbons
disposal, water stagnation, health and hygiene, • The fertilizers used in Agriculture which
greening the campus and its maintenance. release N2O
• The emissions from automobiles.
Drastic increase in population resulted
The increase in mean global temperature (highest
in demand for more productivity of food
in 4000 years) due to increased concentration of
materials, fibres, fuels which led to many
green house gases is called global warming.
environmental issues in agriculture, land use
modifications resulting in loss of biodiversity, One of the reasons for this is over population
land degradation, reduction in fresh water which creates growing need for food, fibre and
availability and also resulting in man-made fuel and considered to be the major cause of
global warming by green house gases even global warming.
altering climatic conditions. Clouds and Dust particles
can also produce Green House
8.1 Green House effect and Global
effect. That is why clouds,
Warming
dusts and humid nights are
Green House Effect is a process by which warmer than clear dust free dry nights.
radiant heat from the sun is captured by gases
in the atmosphere 8.1.1. Effects of Global Warming
that increase the • Rise in global temperature which causes sea
temperature of the CH4
levels to rise as polar ice caps and glaciers
20%
earth ultimately. begin to melt causing submergence of many
CFC
The gases that CO2
14% coastal cities in many parts of the world.
60% O
capture heat are th
e rs
• There will be a drastic change in weather
6%
called Green patterns bringing more floods or droughts
House Gases which in some areas.
include carbon Figure 8.2: Relative
contribution of green •
Biological diversity may get modified,
dioxide (CO2),
house gases some species ranges get redefined. Tropics
methane (CH4),
and sub-tropics may face the problem of
Nitrous Oxide
decreased food production.
(N2O) and a variety of manufactured chemicals
like chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). Increase in
greenhouse gases lead to irreversible changes
•
Natural from organic matter, volcanoes, Just above the atmosphere there are two
warm oceans and sediments. layers namely troposphere (the lower layer)
and stratosphere (the upper layer). The ozone
Methane
layer of the troposphere is called bad ozone
Methane is 20 times as effective as CO2 at and the ozone layer of stratosphere is known as
trapping heat in the atomosphere. Its sources good ozone because this layer acts as a shield
are attributed paddy cultivation, cattle rearing, for absorbing the UV radiations coming from
bacteria in water bodies, fossil fuel production, the sun which is harmful for living organisms
ocean, non-wetland soils and forest / wild fires.
N2O (Nitrous oxide)
Ozone is a colourless gas, reacts readily with
It is naturally produced in Oceans from biological air pollutants and cause rubber to crack, hurt
sources of soil and water due to microbial actions plant life, damages lung tissues. But ozone
and rainforests. Man-made sources include nylon absorbs harmful ultra violet β (uv-β) and UV –
and nitric acid production, use of fertilizers in α radiation from sunlight.
agriculture, manures cars with catalytic converter
What is Dobson Unit? DU is the unit of
and burning of organic matter.
measurement for total ozone. One DU (0.001
Global Warming Effects on Plants atm. cm) is the number of molecules of ozone
• Low agricultural productivity in tropics that would be required to create a layer of pure
• Frequent heat waves (Weeds, pests, fungi ozone 0.01 millimetre thick at a temperature of
need warmer temperature) 0° C and a pressure of 1 atmosphere (atm = the
• Increase of vectors and epidemics air pressure at the surface of earth). Total ozone
• Strong storms and intense flood damage layer over the earth surface is 0.3 centrimetres
• Water crisis and decreased irrigation (3 mm) thick and is written as 300 DU.
• Change in flowering seasons and pollinators The false colour
• Change in Species distributional ranges view of total ozone
• Species extinction - The purple and
blue colours are
8.1.3 Strategies to deal with Global
Warming where there is the
• Increasing the vegetation cover, grow more least ozone, and the
trees yellows and reds are
• Reducing the use of fossil fuels and green where there is more
Figure 8.3: The false
house gases ozone.
colour view of total ozone
157
Environmental Issues
causing DNA damage. The thickness of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
ozone column of air from the ground to the is defined in the Kyoto protocol (2007) which
top of the atmosphere is measured in terms of provides project based mechanisms with two
Dobson Units. objectives to prevent dangerous climate change
The ozone shield is being damaged by and to reduce green house gas emissions. CDM
chemicals released on the Earth’s surface projects helps the countries to reduce or limit
notably the chlorofluorocarbons widely used emission and stimulate sustainable development.
in refrigeration, aerosols, chemicals used as An example for CDM project activity, is
cleaners in many industries. The decline in the replacement of conventional electrification
thickness of the ozone layer over restricted area projects with solar panels or other energy
is called Ozone hole. efficient boilers. Such projects can earn Certified
Emission Reduction (CER) with credits / scores,
September 16 is WORLD OZONE DAY each equivalent to one tonne of CO2, which can
Ozone depletion in the stratosphere be counted towards meeting Kyoto targets.
results in more UV radiations especially UV B Plant indicators
radiations (shortwaves). UV B radiation destroys
The presence or absence of certain
biomolecules (skin ageing) and damages living
plants indicate the state of environment
tissues. UV – C is the most damaging type of
by their response. The plant species or
UV radiation, but it is completely filtered by the
plant community acts as a measure of
atmosphere (ozone layer). UV – a contribute 95%
environmental conditions, it is referred as
of UV radiation which causes tanning burning
biological indicators or phytoindicators or
of skin and enhancing skin cancer. Hence the
plant indicators.
uniform ozone layer is critical for the wellbeing
of life on earth. Examples
During 1970’s research findings indicated Plants Indicator for
1 Lichens, Ficus, Pinus, SO2 pollution
that man-made chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)
Rose
reduce and convert ozone molecules in the 2. Petunia, Nitrate
atmosphere. The threats associated with reduced Chrysanthemum
ozone pushed the issue to the forefront of global 3. Gladiolus Flouride
climate issues and gained promotion through pollution
organisation such as World Meterological 4. Robinia pseudoacacia Indicator of
Organisation and the United Nations. The (Black locust tree) heavy metal
contamination
Vienna Convention was agreed upon at the
Vienna conference of 1985 but entered into force
8.1.5 Effects of Ozone depletion
in 1988 provided the frameworks necessary to
create regulative measures in the form of the The main ozone depletion effects are:
Montreal protocol. The International treaty • Increases the incidence of cataract, throat
called the Montreal Protocol (1987) was held in and lung irritation and aggravation of
Canada on substances that deplete ozone layer asthma or emphysema, skin cancer and
and the main goal of it is gradually eliminating diminishing the functioning of immune
the production and consumption of ozone system in human beings.
depleting substances and to limit their damage • Juvenile mortality of animals.
on the Earth’s ozone layer. • Increased incidence of mutations.
• In plants, photosynthetic chemicals will be • Multipurpose tree varieties like Acacia are
affected and therefore photosynthesis will used for wood pulp, tanning, paper and
be inhibited. Decreased photosynthesis will firewood industries.
result in increased atmospheric CO2 resulting •
Agro-forestry is recommended for the
in global warming and also shortage of food following purposes. It can be used as
leading to food crisis. Farm Forestry for the extension of forests,
• Increase in temperature changes the climate mixed forestry, shelter belts and linear strip
and rainfall pattern which may result in plantation.
flood / drought, sea water rise, imbalance in Rehabilitation of degraded forests and
ecosystems affecting flora and fauna. recreation forestry
The production of woody plants combined
8.2 Forestry
with pasture is referred to silvopasture system.
8.2.1 Agro forestry The trees and shrubs may be used primarily
Agroforestry is an integration of trees, crops to produce fodder for livestock or they may
and livestock on the same plot of land. The main be grown for timber, fuel wood and fruit or to
objective is on the interaction among them . improve the soil.
Example: intercropping of two or more crops This system is classified into following categories.
between different species of trees and shrubs, Protein Bank: In this various multipurpose
i.
which results in higher yielding and reducing the trees are planted in and around farm
operation costs. This intentional combination lands and range lands mainly for fodder
of agriculture and forestry has varied benefits production.
including increased bio-diversity and reduced Example: Acacia nilotica, Albizzia lebbek,
erosion. Azadirachta indica, Gliricidia sepium,
Some of the major species cultivated in Sesbania grandiflora.
commercial Agroforestry include Casuarina, Livefence of fodder trees and hedges:
ii.
Eucalyptus, Malai Vembu, Teak and Kadambu Various fodder trees and hedges are planted
trees which were among the 20 species as live fence to protect the property from
identified as commercial timber. They are of stray animals or other biotic influences.
great importance to wood-based industries.
Example: Gliricidia sepium, Sesbania
Benefits of agroforestry grandiflora, Erythrina spp., Acacia spp..
• It is an answer to the problem of soil and
water conservation and also to stabilise 8.2.2 Social forestry
the soil (salinity and water table) reduce It refers to the sustainable management of
landslide and water run-off problem. forests by local communities with a goal
• Nutrient cycling between species improves of climate carbon sequestration, change
and organic matter is maintained. mitigation, depollution, deforestation, forest
restoration and providing indirect employment
• Trees provide micro climate for crops and
opportunity for the youth. Social forestry refers
maintain O2 – CO2 balanced, atmospheric
to the management of forests and afforestation
temperature and relative humidity.
on barren lands with the purpose of helping the
•
Suitable for dry land where rainfall is
environmental, social and rural development
minimum and hence it is a good system for
and benefits. Forestry programme is done
alternate land use pattern.
for the benefit of people and participation of
159
Environmental Issues
161
Environmental Issues
soil community, soil fauna and the ecosystem the waterways hampering agriculture, fisheries,
processes. recreation and hydropower.
It has a negative impact on decomposition Prosopis juliflora
in the soils by causing stress to the neighbouring Prosopis juliflora is an invasive species native
native species. Some of the alien species which to Mexico and South America. It was first
cause environmental issues are discussed below introduced in
Eichhornia crassipes Gujarat to counter
It is an invasive desertification and
weed native to later on in Andhra
South America. Pradesh, Tamil
It was introduced Nadu as a source
as aquatic of firewood. It
is an aggressive Figure 8.5:
ornamental
Figure 8.4: coloniser and as a Prosopis juliflora
plant, which
grows faster Eichhornia crassipes consequence the
throughout the habitats are rapidly covered by this species. Its
year. Its widespread growth is a major cause invasion reduced the cover of native medicinal
of biodiversity loss worldwide. It affects the herbaceous species. It is used to arrest wind
growth of phytoplanktons and finally changing erosion and stabilize sand dunes on coastal and
the aquatic ecosystem. desert areas. It can absorb hazardous chemicals
It also decreases the oxygen content of the from soil and it is the main source of charcoal.
waterbodies which leads to eutrophication. It 8.6 Conservation
poses a threat to human health because it creates a
India due to its topography, geology and
breeding habitat for disease causing mosquitoes
climate patterns has diverse life forms. Now
(particularly Anopheles) and snails with its
this huge diversity is under threat due to many
free floating dense roots and semi submerged
environmental issues for this conservation
leaves. It also blocks sunlight entering deep and
becomes an important tool by which we can
Bio-diversity Conservation
In-situ Ex-situ
Sacred groves
Biosphere Wildlife
Sacred lakes National parks
Reserves Sanctuaries
Terrestial Marine
Figure 8.6: Flow chart on biodiversity conservation
163
Environmental Issues
also have educational and recreational values and human intereferences.. Serious efforts need to
for the society be undertaken for their conservation, otherwise
these species may become globally extinct.
8.6.1 Endemic Centres and Endemic
Plants
Endemic species are plants and animals that
exist only in one geographic region. Species can
be endemic to large or small areas of the earth.
Some are endemic to a particular continent, a b
some to a part of a continent and others to a
Figure 8.7: Endemic Plants
single island.
a. Bentinckia condapanna b. Baccaurea courtallensis
Any species found restricted to a specified
geographical area is referred to as ENDEMIC.. 8.7 Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
It may be due to various reasons such as
Carbon capture and storage is a technology of
isolation, interspecific interactions, seeds
capturing carbondioxide and injects it deep into
dispersal problems, site specificity and many
the underground rocks to a depth of 1 km or more
other environmental and ecological problems.
and it is an approach to mitigate global warming
There are 3 Megacentres of endemism and 27
by capturing CO2 from large point sources such
microendemic centres in India. Approximately
one third of Indian flora have been identified as as industries and power plants and subsequently
endemic and found restricted and distributed in storing it instead of releasing it into the
three major phytogeographical regions of india, atmosphere. Various safe sites have been selected
that is Indian Himalayas, Peninsular India and for permanent storage in various deep geological
Andaman nicobar islands. Peninsular India, formations, liquid storage in the Ocean and solid
especially Western Ghats has high concentration storage by reduction of CO2 with metal oxide to
of endemic plants. Hardwickia binata and produce stable carbonates. It is also known as
Bentinckia condapanna are good examples for Geological sequestration which involves injecting
endemic plants. A large percentage of Endemic CO2 directly into the underground geological
species are herbs and belong to families such as formations (such as declining oil fields, gas fields
Poaceae. Apiaceae, Asteraceae and Orchidaceae. saline aquifers and unmineable coal have been
suggested as storage sites).
Endemic plants Habit Name of endemic centre
Baccaurea Tree Southern Western Carbon Sequestration
courtallensis Ghats Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing
Agasthiyamalaia Tree Peninsular india
and storing CO2 which reduces the amount of
pauciflora
CO2 in the atmosphere with a goal of reducing
Hardwickia Tree Peninsular and
binata northern India
global climate change.
Bentinckia Tree Western ghats of Tamil Carbon sequestration occurs naturally by plants
condappana Nadu and kerala and in ocean. Terrestrial sequestration is typically
Nepenthes Liana Khasi hills, Meghalaya accomplished through forest and soil conservation
khasiyana practices that enhance the storage carbon.
Table 1: Endemic plants As an example microalgae such as species
Majority of endemic species are threatened of Chlorella, Scenedesmus, Chroococcus and
due to their narrow specific habitat, reduced seed Chlamydomonas are used globally for CO2
production, low dispersal rate, less viable nature sequestration. Trees like Eugenia caryophyllata,
Tecoma stans, Cinnamomum verum have farming. (vii) reducing use of Laptops (when
high capacity and noted to sequester carbon. used for 8 hours, it releases nearly 2 kg. of CO2
Macroalgae and marine grasses and mangroves annually) (viii) Line drying clothes. (Example:
are also have ability to mitigate carbon-di-oxide. If you buy imported fruit like kiwi, indirectly
Carbon Foot Print (CFP) it increases CFP. How? The fruit has travelled
a long distance in shipping or airliner thus
Every human activity leaves a mark just like
emitting tons of CO2)
our footprint. This Carbon foot print is the
total amount of green house gases produced by Biochar
human activities such as agriculture, industries, Biochar is another long term method to store
deforestation, waste disposal, buring fossil carbon. To increase plants ability to store more
fuels directly or indirectly. It can be measured carbon, plants are partly burnt such as crop
for an individual, family, organisation like waste, waste woods to become carbon rich
industries, state level or national level. It is slow decomposing substances of material called
usually estimated and expressed in equivalent Biochar. It is a kind of charcoal used as a soil
tons of CO2 per year. The burning of fossil amendment. Biochar is a stable solid, rich in
fuels releases CO2 and other green house gases. carbon and can endure in soil for thousands of
In turn these emissions trap solar energy and years. Like most charcoal, biochar is made from
thus increase the global temperature resulting biomass via pyrolysis. (Heating biomas in low
in ice melting, submerging of low lying areas oxygen environment) which arrests wood from
and inbalance in nature like cyclones, tsunamis complete burning. Biochar thus has the potential
and extreme weather conditions. To reduce to help mitigate climate change via carbon
the carbon foot print we can
follow some practices like
(i) Eating indigenous fruits Lentils Protein good choice EAT SMART
of fibre & nutrient Your food choices affect the climate
and products (ii) Reducing
use of electronic devices (iii) Tomatos Veggies, fruits low in
fat and colorie high in
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
165
Environmental Issues
167
Environmental Issues
3. Find the wrongly matched pair. 9. The unit for measuring ozone thickness
a) Endemism - Species confined to a a) Joule b) Kilos
region and not found c) Dobson d) Watt
anywhere else. 10.
People’s movement for the protection of
b) Hotspots - Western ghats environment in Sirsi of Karnataka is
c) Ex-situ a) Chipko movement
Conservation - Zoological parks b) Amirtha Devi Bishwas movement
d) Sacred groves - Saintri hills of Rajasthan c) Appiko movement
e) Alien sp. d) None of the above
Of India - Water hyacinth 11. The plants which are grown in silivpasture
4. Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere system are
can lead to an increased incidence of skin a) Sesbania and Acacia
cancer? b) Solenum and Crotalaria
c) Clitoria and Begonia
a) Ammonia b) Methane
d) Teak and sandal
c) Nitrous oxide d) Ozone
12. What is ozone hole?
5. One green house gas contributes 14% of total
13. Give four examples of plants cultivated in
global warming and another contributes 6%.
commercial agroforestry.
These are respectively identified as
a) N20 and CO2 b) CFCs and N20 14. Expand CCS.
c) CH4 and CO2 d) CH4 and CFCS 15.
How do forests help in maintaining the
6. One of the chief reasons among the following climate?
for the depletion in the number of species 16.
How do sacred groves help in the
making endangered is conservation of biodiversity?
a) over hunting and poaching
17. Which one gas is most abundant out of the
b) green house effect
four commonest greenhouse gases? Discuss
c) competition and predation
the effect of this gas on the growth of plants?
d) habitat destruction
18. Suggest a solution to water crisis and explain
7. Deforestation means
its advantages.
a) growing plants and trees in an area where
there is no forest 19. Explain afforestation with case studies.
b) growing plants and trees in an area where 20. What are the effects of deforestation and
the forest is removed benefits of agroforesty?
c) growing plants and trees in a pond
d) removal of plants and trees Glossary
8. Deforestation does not lead to Algae Blooms: Sudden sprout of algae growth,
a) Quick nutrient cycling which can affect the water quality adversely and
b) soil erosion indicate potentially hazardous changes in local
c) alternation of local weather conditions water chemistry.
d) Destruction of natural habitat weather Atmosphere: A major regional community of
conditions plants and animals with similar life forms and
environmental conditions.
169
Environmental Issues
ICT Corner
Environmental Issues
Steps
• Type the URL or scan the QR code to open the activity page.
• Click on the satellite it displays the shape and activities of the satellite.
• Click on the Vital Signs to see the global Climate data including surface air
temperature, Carbondioxide, Ozone, etc.,
URL:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.nasa.jpl.earthnow.activity
9 Plant Breeding
Perceive the importance of organic 9.1 R
elationship between humans
agriculture. and plants
From the very early times, human beings have
Understand the different conventional
co-existed with plants which played a vital
methods of plant breeding.
role in their survival. Through a long process
of trial and error, our ancestors have selected
hundreds of wild plants from the various
Chapter outline parts of the world for their specific use. The
knowledge of the plants and its applications
have led to the development of the humans and
9.1 Relationship their civilization in many ways.
between human
and plants 9.2 Domestication of plants
Domestication is the process of bringing a
9.2 Domestication of plant species under the control of humans and
plants gradually changing it through careful selection,
genetic alteration and handling so that it is more
9.3 Origin of agriculture
useful to people. The domesticated species are
9.4 History of agriculture renewable sources that have provided food and
other benefits to human.
9.5 Organic agriculture The possible changes in the plant species due
to domestication are listed below;
9.6 Plant breeding • Adaptation to a greater diversity of
environments and a wider
9.7 Conventional plant breeding
geographical range.
methods
• Simultaneous /uniform flowering
9.8 Modern plant breeding Techniques and fruiting.
• Lack of shattering or scattering of seeds.
Nutrient transfer
via AMF
PO43-
Bio-Pesticides
Bio-pesticides are biological agents used for the
control of plant pests. They are in high use due
to their non-toxic, cheaper and eco-friendly
(c)
characteristics as compared to chemical or
Figure 9.9 : (a) Beauveria Fungi
synthetic pesticides. Bio-pesticides have become (b) Beauveria sps infected insect on green plant
an integral component of pest management in (c)Entomopathogenic fungi on insets
terms of the environmental and health issues
main objectives of the green manuring is to
attributed to the use of chemicals in agriculture.
increase the content of nitrogen in the soil. Also
Trichoderma species are free-living fungi it helps in improving the structure and physical
that are common in soil and root ecosystem. properties of the soil. The most important green
They have been recognized as bio-control agent manure crops are Crotalaria juncea, Tephrosia
for (1) the control of plant disease (2) ability purpurea, Indigofera tinctoria
to enhance root growth development (3) crop The green manuring can be practised
productivity (4) resistance to abiotic stress and as Green in-situ manuring or Green leaf
(5) uptake and use of nutrients. manuring. Green in-situ manuring refers to
the growing of green manuring crops in the
TRICHODERMA VIRIDE
A Potential bio-control agent for border rows or as intercrops along with the
soil borne diseases
main crops. Example: Sun hemp, Cowpea,
Green gram etc. whereas green leaf manuring
is the application of green leaves and twigs of
trees, shrubs, plants growing in wastelands
and field bunds. The important plant species
useful for green leaf manure are Cassia fistula,
Figure 9.8: Figure 9.8: Sesbania grandiflora, Azadirachta indica,
(a) Trichoderma fungi (b) Biopesticide Delonix regia, Pongamia pinnata etc.,
Beauveria species is an entomo-pathogenic
fungus that grows naturally in soils throughout 9.6 P
lant Breeding
the world. It acts as a parasite on various Plant breeding is the science of improvement
arthropod species causing white muscardine of crop varieties with higher yield, better
disease without affecting the plant health and quality, resistance to diseases and shorter
growth. It also controls damping off of tomato durations which are suitable to particular
caused by Rhizoctonia solani. environment. In other words, it is a purposeful
manipulation of plant species in order to
Green Manuring create desired genotype and phenotype for
Green manuring is defined as the growing the benefit of humans. In early days, plant
of green manure crops and use of these crops breeding activities were based mainly on
directly in the field by ploughing. One of the skills and ability of person involved. But as
together that result in a progeny called hybrid. ii. Intervarietal hybridization - The cross
Hybridization offers improvement in crop and is between the plants belonging to two
the only effective means of combining together different varieties of the same species and is
the desirable characters of two or more varieties also known as intraspecific hybridization.
or species. The first natural hybridization was This technique has been the basis of
observed by Cotton Mather in maize. improving self-pollinated as well as cross
pollinated crops
Steps in Hybridization
iii. Interspecific hybridization - The cross
Steps involved in hybridization are as follows. between the plants belonging to different
1. Selection of Parents: Male and female plants species belonging to the same genus is
of the desired characters are selected. Both also called intragenic hybridization. It
should be tested for their homozygosity. is commonly used for transferring the
2. Emasculation: It is a process of removal of genes of disease, insect, pest and drought
anthers to prevent self pollination before resistance from one species to another.
dehiscence of anther. Example: Gossypium hirsutum x
3. Bagging: The stigma of the flower is Gossypium arboreum – Deviraj.
protected against any undesirable pollen (a) (b)
grains, by covering it with a bag .
Resistance to yellow mosaic virus in bhindi traits in plant breeding. These techniques often
(Abelmoschus escullentus) was transferred from involve genome editing, to modify DNA at
a wild species and resulted in a new variety of specific locations within the plants to produce
A. Escullentus called Parbharni kranti. new traits in crop plants. The various methods
Plant Breeding for Developing of achieving these changes in traits include the
Resistance to Insect Pests following.
Insect resistance in • Cutting and modifying the genome
host crop plants may be during the repair process by tools like CRISPR
due to morphological, /Cas.
biochemical or physiological • Genome editing to introduce changes in
characteristics. Hairy leaves few base pairs using a technique called
in several plants are associated Oligonucleotide-directed mutagenesis
with resistance to insect pests. (ODM).
Example: resistance to jassids in cotton and • Transferring a gene from an identical or
cereal leaf beetle in wheat. In wheat, solid stems closely related species (cisgenesis)
lead to non-preference by the stem sawfly and • Organising processes that alter gene
smooth leaves and nectar-less cotton varieties activity without altering the DNA itself
do not attract bollworms. High aspartic acid, (epigenetic methods).
low nitrogen and sugar content in maize leads Summary
to resistance to maize stem borers.
Economic Botany deals with the
Crop Variety Insect pests relationship between people and economically
Brassica Pusa Gaurav Aphids important plants to fulfill the three basic
(rapeseed needs of life such as food, clothing and
mustard) shelter. Domestication, a term often used for
Flat been Pusa Sem 2 Jassids, aphids a more intricate process, involves the genetic
Pusa Sem 3 and fruit alteration of plants which did not appear at
borer once, but rather over a substantial period of
Okra Pusa Sawani Shoot and time, perhaps hundreds of years for some
(Bhindi) Pusa A-4 Fruit borer species. In the history of agriculture Vavilov
has given the eight main centres of origin of
Table 9.2 Pest resistance varieties plants were now divided into 12 centres of
9.8 M
odern Plant Breeding origin. In Organic agriculture biofertilizers
In the milestones of plant breeding methods are microbial inoculants which all ecofriendly,
Genetic Engineering, Plant tissue culture, more effective even though cost effective than
Protoplasmic fusion or somatic hybridisation, chemical fertilizers. Rhizobium, Azolla, VAM
Molecular marking and DNA finger printing are and sea weeds are used as fertilizers which
some of the modern plant breeding tools used increase the crop yield many fold.
to improve the crop varieties. We have already Plant breeding is a purposeful manipulation
discussed about the various techniques and of plant species in order to create desirable
application of the above mentioned concepts in genotype and phenotype for the benefit of
Unit VIII. mankind. Plant introduction, selection,
New Plant Engineering Techniques / New hybridization, heterosis, mutation breeding,
Breeding Techniques (NBT) polyploidy breeding and green revolution are
the different methods of conventional breeding.
NBT are a collection of methods that could
increase and accelerate the development of new
15. A wheat variety, Atlas 66 which has been 20. How are microbial innoculants used to
used as a donor for improving cultivated increase the soil fertility?
wheat, which is rich in 21. What are the different types of
a) iron b) carbohydrates hybridization?
c) proteins d) vitamins 22. Explain the best suited type followed by
16. Which one of the following crop varieties plant breeders at present?
correct matches with its resistance to a disease? 23. Write a note on heterosis.
Variety Resistance to disease 24. List out the new breeding techniques involved
a) Pusa Komal Bacterial blight in developing new traits in plant breeding.
b) Pusa Sadabahar White rust Glossary
c) Pusa Shubhra Chilli mosaic virus
d) Brassica Pusa swarnim
Acclimatization : The adaptation of an individual
to a changed climate or the adjustment of a
17. Which of the following is incorrectly paired? species or a population to a changed environment
a) Wheat - Himgiri over a number of generations.
b) Milch breed - Sahiwal
Agronomy : Science of farming
c) Rice - Ratna
d) Pusa Komal - Brassica Germplasm Collection : The entire collection
18. Match list I with list II (of plants / seeds) having all the diverse
alleles for all genes in a given crop is called
List I List II germplasm collection.
Biofertilizer Organisms
i) Free living N2 a) Aspergillus Non recurrent parent : The parent of a hybrid
ii) Symbiotic N2 b) Amanita that is not again used as a parent in backcrossing
iii) P Solubilizing c) Anabaena azollae
Quarantine : Strict isolation imposed to prevent
iv) P Mobilizing d) Azotobactor
the spread of disease
a. ic, iia, iiib, ivd b. id, iic, iiia, ivb.
c. ia, iic, iiib, ivd c. ib, iia, iiid, ivc. Strain : A group of similar individuals from a
19. Differentiate primary introduction from common origin.
secondary introduction.
APPENDIX
For 10,000 years, farmers and For 150 years, plant scientists and Today, farmers feed at least 10 times By 2050, we will need 50% more
breeders have been developing breeders have improved plant more people using almost same food to feed the rapid growing
and improving crops breeding on a scientific basis amount of lands as 100 years ago population
Biofortification – breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals or higher protein
and healthier fats – is the most practical means to improve public health.
Breeding for improved nutritional quality is undertaken with the objectives of improving
• Protein content and quality
• Oil content and quality
• Vitamin content and
• Micronutrient and mineral content
In 2000, maize hybrids that had twice the amount of amino acids, lysine and tryptophan, compared
to existing maize hybrids were developed. Wheat variety, Atlas 66 having a high protein content,
has been used a donor for improving cultivated wheat. It has been possible to develop an iron
fortified rice variety containing over five times as much iron as in commonly consumed varieties.
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi has also released several vegetable crops
that are rich in vitamins and minerals, example: vitamin A enriched carrots, spinach, pumpkin;
vitamin C enriched bitter gourd, bathua, mustard, tomato; iron and calcium enriched spinach and
protein enriched beans – broad, lablab, French garden peas.
Sugar cane: Saccharum bareri was originally grown in North India, but had poor sugar content and
yield. Tropical canes grown in South India Saccharum officinarum had thicker stems and higher sugar
content but did not grow well in North India. These two species were successfully crossed to get sugar
cane varieties combining the desirable qualities of high yield, thick stems, high sugar and ability to grow
in the sugarcane areas of North India.
Plant cell
1. Plasmid: 3. Vector: Restriction
Circular
enzyme cleaves plasmid.
DNA molecule is 2. DNA containing gene for
Second enzyme –
removed desired trait is removed
from cell. This from chromosome. Restriction DNA ligase – pastes gene
acts as vector to enzyme cuts gene into DNA molecule, making 4. Vector inserts gene into
carry gene from DNA recombinant vector chromosomes of plant cells
NEW BREEDING
ICT Corner
Plant Breeding
Let us know about the details of
Medicinal Plants in detail.
Steps
• Type the URL or scan the QR code to open the activity page then Introduction page will open.
• Click on ‘Plants’ it will display list of Medicinal Plants.
• Click on each plants individually on the next screen it displays the description, harvesting and
properties of the plants.
• Click the option on the top left side of the front page to see the preparation of oils, Powder etc.,
10 Economically
Useful Plants and
Entrepreneurial Botany
ethanol and millions of jaggery manufacturing and India via Philippines. In India Gujarat,
units. Fresh sugarcane juice is a refreshing Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan are top
drink. Molasses is the raw material for the producers.
production of ethyl alcohol. Uses
Palmyra (State tree of Tamil Nadu) Nuts contain about 45% oil. The kernels
Botanical name : Borassus flabellifer are also rich sources of phosphorous and
Family: Arecaceae vitamins, particularly thiamine, riboflavin
and niacin. It is premium cooking oil because
Origin and Area of cultivation
it does not smoke. Lower grade oil is used in
Palmyra is native to tropical regions of Africa,
manufacture of soaps and lubricants.
Asia and New Guinea. Palmyra grows all over
Tamil Nadu, especially in coastal districts. Sesame / Gingelly
Uses Botanical name : Sesamum indicum
Exudate from inflorescence axis is collected for Family : Pedaliaceae
preparing palm sugar. Inflorescence is tapped for its Origin and Area of cultivation: Sesamum
sap which is used as health drink. Sap is processed indicum has originated from Africa.. Sesame
to get palm jaggery or fermented to give toddy. is cultivated as a dry land crop. West Bengal
Endosperm is used as a refreshing summer and Madhya Pradesh are the top producers
food. Germinated seeds have an elongated embryo in India during 2017-18. It is considered as a
surrounded by fleshy scale leaf which is edible. healthy oil in Southern Indian culture.
Uses
10.1.9 Oil Seeds
Why fried foods are tastier than boiled foods? Sesame oil is used for mostly culinary purposes
in India. Lower grades are used in manufacture
There are two kinds of oils namely, essential
of soaps, in paint industries, as a lubricant and as
oils and vegetable oils or fatty oils. The
an illuminant. In India, the oil is the basis of most
essential oils or volatile oils which possess
of the scented oils used in perfumes. Sesame seed
aroma evaporate or volatilize in contact
with air. Any organ of a plant may be the snacks are popular throughout India.
source of essential oil. For example, flowers
of Jasmine, fruits of orange and roots of
ginger. The vegetable oils or non-volatile
oils or fixed oils that do not evaporate.
Whole seeds or endosperm form the sources
of vegetable oils. Groundnut Sesame
Figure 10.8: Oil Seeds
Let us know about few oil seeds
Groundnut / Peanut 10.1.10 Beverages
Botanical name : Arachis hypogaea How about a cup of coffee or tea? We always
entertain our guests with this offer.
Family : Fabaceae
All non-alcoholic beverages contain alkaloids
Origin and Area of
that stimulate central nervous system and also
Cultivation: Groundnut is
possess mild diuretic properties.
native of Brazil. Portuguese
Coffee
introduced groundnut into
Botanical name : Coffea arabica
Africa. The Spanish took
Family : Rubiaceae
it to the South East Asia
Origin and Area of cultivation: It is indigenous arteries, which leads to heart attack.
to Western Ghats of India. Pepper is one of Chillies / Red Pepper
the most important Indian spices referred
Botanical name : Capsicum annuum,
to as the “King of Spices” and also termed as
C. frutescens.
“Black Gold of India”. Kerala, Karnataka and
Family : Solanaceae
Tamil Nadu are the top producers in India.
Origin and Area of cultivation: Capsicum
The characteristic pungency of the pepper
is native to South America and is popularly
is due to the presence of alkaloid Piperine.
known as chillies or red pepper in English.
There are two types of pepper available in the
India is leading producer and exporter.
market namely black and white pepper.
C. annuum and C. frutescens are important
Uses
cultivated species of chillies.
It is used for flavouring in the preparation of
Uses
sauces, soups, curry powder and pickles. It is
The fruits of C.annuum are less pungent than the
used in medicine as an aromatic stimulant for
fruits of C.frutescens. C.annum includes large,
enhancing salivary and gastric secretions and
sweet bell peppers. Long fruit cultivars of this
also as a stomachic. Pepper also enhances the
species are commercially known as ‘Cayenne
bio-absorption of medicines.
pepper’ which are crushed, powdered and used
Turmeric as condiment. Chillies are used in manufacture
Botanical name : Curcuma longa of sauces, curry powders and preparation of
Family : Zingiberaceae pickles. Capsaicin is an active component of
Origin and Area of cultivation: It is chillies. It has pain relieving properties and
indigenous to Southern Asia India is the used in pain relieving balms. Chillies are a
largest producer, consumer and exporter of good source of Vitamin C, A and E.
turmeric. Erode in Tamil Nadu is the World’s Capsaicin is responsible
largest wholesale turmeric market. for the pungency or spicy
Uses taste of chillies. Pungency
Turmeric is one of the most important and of Chillies is measured
ancient Indian spices and used traditionally over in Scoville Heat Units
thousands of years for culinary, cosmetic, dyeing (SHU). World’s hottest chilli, Carolina reaper
pepper measures 2,200,000 SHU. Naga viper
and for medicinal purposes. It is an important
chilli is the hottest in India that measures
constituent of curry powders. Turmeric is used
1,349,000 SHU. Commonly used cayenne
as a colouring agent in pharmacy, confectionery
pepper measures 30,000 to 50,000 SHU.
and food industry. Rice coloured with turmeric
(yellow) is considered sacred and auspicious Condiment
which is used in ceremonies. It is also used for
Tamarind
dyeing leather, fibre, paper and toys.
Botanical name:
Curcumin extracted from turmeric is Tamarindus indica
responsible for the yellow colour. Curcumin is
Family : Fabaceae-
a very good anti-oxidant which may help fight
Caesalpinioideae
various kinds of cancer. It has anti-inflammatory,
anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti- Origin and Area of Figure 10.11 : Tamarind
viral activities. It stops platelets from clotting in cultivation: Tamarind
is native of tropical African region and was
introduced into India several thousand years from the two cultivated species (1) Corchorus
before. It is cultivated in India, Myanmar, south capsularis and (2) C.olitorius is of African
asian countries and several African and Central origin whereas C. capsularis, is believed to be
American countries. Tamarind has long been Indo-Burmese origin. It is an important
used in Africa and in Southern Asia. The name cultivated commercial crop in Gangetic plains
tamarindus is of Arabian origin, which means of India and Bangladesh.
“dates of India”. (tamar – dates; Indus – India). Uses
Uses It is one of the largest exported fibre material of
It is used in flavouring sauces in the United States India. The jute industry occupies an important
and Mexico. In India, the fruit pulp is major place in the national economy of India. Jute is
ingredients for many culinary preparations. used for ‘safe’ packaging in view of being natural,
Sweet tamarinds are sold as table fruits in India renewable, bio-degradable and eco-friendly
imported from Thailand and Malaysia. product. It is used in bagging and wrapping
textile. About 75% of the jute produced is used
10.3 Fibres for manufacturing sacks and bags. It is also used
Botanically a fiber is a long narrow and thick- in manufacture of blankets, rags, curtains etc. It
walled cell. is also being used as a textile fibre in recent years.
Cotton
Botanical name : Gossypium spp.
Family : Malvaceae
Cotton is the world’s most important non-
food commercial crop.
Origin and Area of cultivation: It is
Cotton plant Jute products
one of the oldest cultivated crops of the
world. It has been cultivated for about Figure 10.12: Fibres
8000 years both in new world and in old 10.4 Timber
world. Commercial cotton comes from four The basic need of shelter is obtained from the
cotton species: two from the new world and timber trees.
two from the old world. (1) G. hirsutum
Teak
(2) G.barbadense are the New world species
Botanical name : Tectona grandis
and (3) G. arboretum (4) G. herbaceum
are the old world species. In India cotton Family: Lamiaceae
is cultivated in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Origin and Area of
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. cultivation: This is
Uses native to South east
Asia. It is observed
It is mainly used in the manufacturing of
wild in Assam. But
various textile, hosiery products, toys and is
cultivated in Bengal,
also used in hospitals. Teak wood carving
Assam, Kerala,
Jute Tamil Nadu and Figure 10.13: Timber
Botanical name : Corchorus spp. North-West India.
Family : Malvaceae Uses
Origin and Area of cultivation: Jute is derived It is one of best timbers of the world.
Hence most of the countries have banned its Organic farming is an alternative agricultural
cultivation and use. system in which plants/crops are cultivated
Narcotics Control Bureau in natural ways by using biological inputs to
(NCB) maintain soil fertility and ecological balance
Drugs come in various forms thereby minimizing pollution and wastage.
and can be taken in numerous ways. Some Indians were organic farmers by default until
are legal and others are not. Drug abuse and the green revolution came into practice.
misuse can cause numerous health problems Use of biofertilizers is one of the important
and in serious cases death can occur. components of integrated organic farm
The Narcotics Control Bureau management, as they are cost effective
(NCB) is the nodal drug law and renewable source of plant nutrients
enforcement and intelligence to supplement the chemical fertilizers for
agency of India and is responsible sustainable agriculture. Several microorganisms
for fighting drug trafficking and and their association with crop plants are being
the abuse of illegal substances.
exploited in the production of biofertilizers.
10.11 Entrepreneurial Botany Organic farming is thus considered as the
Entrepreneurial Botany is the study of movement directed towards the philosophy of
how new businesses are created using plant Back to Nature.
resources as well as the actual process of
I. Organic Pesticide
starting a new business. An entrepreneur is
someone who has an idea and who works to Pest like aphids, spider and mites can cause
create a product or service that people will serious damage to flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
buy, by building an organization to support the These creatures attack the garden in swarms, and
sales. Entrepreneurship is now a popular topic drain the life of the crop and often invite disease
for higher secondary students, with a focus on in the process. Many chemical pesticides prove
developing ideas to create new ventures among unsafe for human and the environment. It turns
the young people. fruits and vegetables unsafe for consumption.
Thankfully, there are many homemade, organic
Vast opportunities are there for the students of
options to turn to war against pests.
Botany. In the present scenario students should
acquire ability to merge skills and knowledge II. Bio-pest repellent
in a meaningful way. Converting botanical Botanical pest repellent and insecticide made
knowledge into a business idea that can be with the dried leaves of Azadirachta indica
put into practice for earning a livelihood is the Preparation of Bio-pest repellent
much-needed training for the students. • Pluck leaves from the neem tree and chop
Few examples for activities of the leaves finely.
entrepreneurship are Mushroom cultivation, e chopped up leaves were put in a 50-liter
• Th
Single cell protein (SCP) production, Seaweed container and fill to half with water; put the
liquid fertilizer, Organic farming, Terrarium, lid on and leave it for 3 days to brew.
Bonsai and Cultivation of medicinal and
sing another container, strain the mixture
• U
aromatic plants
which has brewed for 3 days to remove the
This part of the chapter is dealt about organic leaves, through fine mesh sieve. The filtrate
farming in brief. can be sprayed on the plants to repel pests.
10.11.1 Organic farming • To make sure that the pest repellent sticks to
Mix 120g of hot Blend the Add the vegetable Pour the solution into a glass
chillies with 110 vegetables together paste to 500 ml of container and leave it undisturbed
g of garlic or manually or using warm water. Give the for 24 hours. If possible, keep the
onion. Chop them an electric grinder ingredients a stir to container in a sunny location. If
thoroughly. until it forms a thoroughly mix them not, at least keep the mixture in a
thick paste. together. warm place.
1 2 3 4
Strain the mixture. Pour the Pour the pesticide into a squirt Spray your plants with the
solution through a strainer, bottle. Make sure that the spray pesticide. Treat the infected
remove the vegetables and collect bottle has first been cleaned plants every 4 to 5 days with the
the vegetable-infused water and with warm water and soap solution. After 3 or 4 treatments,
pour into another container. This to get rid it of any potential the pest will be eliminated. If the
filtrate is the pesticide. Either contaminants. Use a funnel area is thoroughly covered with
to transfer the liquid into the
discard the vegetables or use it as the solution, this pesticide should
squirt bottle and replace the
a compost. keep bugs away for the rest of the
nozzle.
5 6 season. 7
Avoid spraying the plants during the sunny times of the day since it could burn plants. Many
other plants possess insect repellent or insecticidal properties. Combinations of these plants can
be fermented and used as biopesticide.
Figure 10.20: Preparation of organic pesticide
the plants, add 100 ml of the economically useful plants are classified
cooking oil and the same into food plants, fibre plants, timber plants,
amount of soap water. medicinal plants, and plants used in paper
(The role of the soap water industries, dyes and cosmetics.
is to break down the oil, However, food base of majority of the
and the role of the oil is to population depends on very few Cereals,
make it stick to the leaves). Millets, Pulses, Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Sugars,
e stewed leaves from the mixture can be
• Th Oil seeds, Beverages, Spices and Condiments.
used in the compost heap or around the base Oils can be classified into two types
of the plants. namely, essential oils and vegetable oils. Fatty
Summary acids in oil may be saturated or unsaturated.
Early civilization in different parts of the world The oil yielding plants are groundnut and
has domesticated different species of plants sesame. The oils are used in cooking, making
for various purposes. Based on their utility, soaps and other purposes. Beverages contain
alkaloids that stimulate central nervous
system. Spices were used throughout the b) Assertion is wrong, Reason is correct
world for several years. Cardamom is ‘Queen c) Both are correct and reason is the correct
of Spices’ used for flavouring confectionaries explanation for assertion.
and beverages. Black pepper is King of Spices. d) Both are correct and reason is not the
correct explanation for assertion.
Botanically a fibre is a long, narrow, thick
walled cell. Cotton and Jute are fibre yielding 3. Groundnut is native of _____________
plants. Teak is wood used for making furniture. a) Philippines b) India
Rubber is produced from the latex of Hevea c) North America d) Brazil
brasiliensis. Paper production is a Chinese 4. Statement A: Coffee contains caffeine
invention. Dyes have been used since ancient Statement B: Drinking coffee enhances cancer
times. The orange dye henna is from the leaves of
a) A is correct, B is wrong
Lawsonia. Perfumes are volatile and aromatic in b) A and B – Both are correct
nature, manufactured from essential oils which c) A is wrong, B is correct
are found at different parts of the plant. Medicinal d) A and B – Both are wrong
plants serve as therapeutic agents. Medicinally 5. Tectona grandis is coming under family
useful molecules obtained from these plants
a) Lamiaceae b) Fabaceae
are marketed as drugs are called Biomedicines.
c) Dipterocaipaceae e) Ebenaceae
Whereas phytochemicals from some of the
6. Tamarindus indica is indigenous to
plants which alter an individual’s perceptions of
mind by producing hallucination are known as a) Tropical African region
b) South India, Sri Lanka
psychoactive drugs.
c) South America, Greece
Entrepreneurial Botany is the study of d) India alone
how new businesses are created using plant 7. New world species of cotton
resources as well as the actual process of a) Gossipium arboretum
starting a new business. b) G.herbaceum
c) Both a and b
Evaluation d) G.barbadense
1. Consider the following statements and 8. Assertion: Turmeric fights various kinds
choose the right option. of cancer
i) Cereals are members of grass family. Reason: Curcumin is an anti-oxidant
ii) Most of the food grains come from present in turmeric
monocotyledon. a) Assertion is correct, Reason is wrong
a) (i) is correct and (ii) is wrong b) Assertion is wrong, Reason is correct
b) Both (i) and (ii) are correct c) Both are correct
c) (i) is wrong and (ii) is correct d) Both are wrong
d) Both (i) and (ii) are wrong 9. Find out the correctly matched pair.
2. Assertion: Vegetables are a) Rubber Shorea robusta
important part of healthy b) Dye Lawsonia inermis
eating. c) Timber Cyperus papyrus
Reason: Vegetables are d) Pulp Hevea brasiliensis
succulent structures 10. Observe the following statements and pick
of plants with pleasant out the right option from the following:
aroma and flavours. Statement I – Perfumes are manufactured
a) Assertion is correct, Reason is wrong from essential oils.
Statement II – Essential oils are formed at
different parts of the plants. 24. What are millets? What are its types? Give
a) Statement I is correct example for each type.
b) Statement II is correct 25. If a person drinks a cup of coffee daily it
c) Both statements are correct will help him for his health. Is this correct?
d) Both statements are wrong If it is correct, list out the benefits.
11. Observe the following statements and pick 26. Enumerate the uses of turmeric.
out the right option from the following: 27. What is TSM? How does it classified and
Statement I: The drug sources of Siddha what does it focuses on?
include plants, animal parts, ores and 28. Write the uses of nuts you have studied.
minerals. 29. Give an account on the role of Jasminum
Statement II: Minerals are used for in perfuming.
preparing drugs with long shelf-life. 30. Give an account of active principle and
a) Statement I is correct medicinal values of any two plants you
b) Statement II is correct have studied.
c) Both statements are correct 31. Write the economic importance of rice.
d) Both statements are wrong 32. Which TSM is widely practiced and
12. The active principle trans-tetra hydro culturally accepted in Tamil Nadu? - explain.
canabial is present in 33. What are psychoactive drugs? Add a note
a) Opium b) Curcuma Marijuana and Opium
c) Marijuana d) Andrographis 34. What are the King and Queen of spices?
13. Which one of the following matches is Explain about them and their uses.
correct? 35. How will you prepare an organic pesticide
a) Palmyra - Native of Brazil for your home garden with the vegetables
b) Saccharun - Abundant in Kanyakumari available from your kitchen?
c) Steveocide - Natural sweetener
d) Palmyra sap - Fermented to give ethanol Glossary
14.
The only cereal that has originated and Alzheimer’s disease: A type of dementia that
domesticated from the New world. causes problems with memory, thinking and
a) Oryza sativa b)Triticum asetumn behavior
c) Triticum duram d) Zea mays Antiperspirant: Products whose primary
15. Write the cosmetic uses of Aloe. function is to inhibit perspiration / sweat
16. What is pseudo cereal? Give an example. Anti-inflammatory: the property of a substance
17. Discuss which wood is better for making or treatment that reduces swelling.
furniture.
Antioxidant: A substance that scavenges free
18. A person got irritation while applying
radicals.
chemical dye. What would be your
suggestion for alternative? Carminative: A drug causing expulsion of gas
19. Name the humors that are responsible for from the stomach or bowel.
the health of human beings. Cirrhosis: A chronic liver disease typically
20. Give definitions for organic farming? caused by alcoholism or hepatitis.
21. Which is called as the “King of Bitters”? Confectionary: a place where confections/
Mention their medicinal importance. sweets are kept or made
22. Differentiate bio-medicines and botanical
Cosmetics: substances or products used foe
medicines.
personal grooming.
23. Write the origin and area of cultivation of
green gram and red gram. Diuretic: Substance that promote urine
production or nutrients
Ethnobiology: Ethnobiology is the study of Odour: Smell (pleasant or unpleasant).
relationships between peoples and plants. Perfumery: The art or process of making
Fixative: A substance used to reduce the perfume
evaporation rate and improve stability when Pharmacopoeia: Is a book containing directions
added to more volatile components. for the identification of compound medicines,
Lubricant: Oily substance reduces friction. and published by the authority of a government
Malnutrition: Deficiencies, excesses or or a medical or pharmaceutical society.
imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and / Seasoning: The processing of food with spices
and condiments to enhance the flavour.
ICT Corner
Economically Useful Plants
Steps
Let
• Type the URL or scan the QR code to open the
us know activity page then Introduction page will open.
about the • Select Package of Practices to know the various
agriculture in methods of agricultural crops breeding system.
detail through • Click on Chat with expert helps the farmers
this activity to clarify their doubts.
• Click on Videos to know about the agricultural methods visually
through videos.
Steps
Let • Type the URL or scan the QR code to open the
us know activity page then Introduction page will open.
about the • Click on Agriculture it will display the approaches to
Agri book cultivate the planted paddy, cotton and sugarcane.
in detail •
Click on Horticulture it will display the
through approaches to cultivate the agricultural crops
this like tea, coffee.
activity. • Click on Organic Farming it will explain the Traditional method of farming
and Traditional Fertilizers.
• Click on Forestry it will explain the gardening methods about plants.
Applications of Recombinant DNA. Panima 11. Peter Stiling, (2012), Ecology Global Insighto
Publishers Co., USA. and Investigations, New Delhi:.Tata McGrawhill,
11. Gupta, P. K. (2010). Elements of Biotechnology. 12. Sharma P.D., (2018), 13th Edition, Ecology and
Rastogi & Co., Meerut. Environment, Meerut : Rastogi Publication.
12. Kalyankumar De (2007). An Introduction to 13. Shukla and Handel.C, (2016), Plant Ecology, S.
Plant Tissue Culture Techniques, New Central Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi.
Book Agency, Kolkata. 14. Singh. H.R., (2009), Environmental Biology,
13. Morgan, Thomas Hunt (1901). Regeneration. New Delhi: S. Chand and Company Limited.
New York: Macmillan. 15. Sir Harry G. Champion, Seth S.K., (2005),
14. Ramawat, K. G. (2000). Plant Biotechnology. S. The forest types of India, Natraj Publication,
Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi. Dehradun.
15. Razdan, M. K. (2004). Introduction to Plant 16. Thomas M. Smith, Robert Leo Smith, (2015),
Tissue Culture. Second Edition. Oxford & IBH Elements of Ecology, England: Pearson Education
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Ltd.,
26. Smita Rastogi and Neelam Pathak (2010). 17. Verma. V, (2011), Plant Ecology, New Delhi:
Genetic Engineering. Oxford University Press, Anu Books Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi.
205
Frame shift
English – Tamil Terminology கட்ட நகர்வு சடுதி மாற்றம்
mutation
206
207
208
209
7.
Functional megaspore in angiosperm Function of filiform apparatus is to
13)
develops into an (NEET 2017) (AIPMT 2014)
a) endosperm b) Embryo sac a) recognize the suitable pollen at stigma
c) embryo d) ovule b) stimulate division of generative cell
c) produce nectar
Which of the statement is not true.
8.
d) guide the entry of pollen tube
(NEET 2016)
a) Pollen grain of many species cause severe The coconut water from tender coconut
14)
allergies represents (NEET 2016)
b) Stored pollen in liquid nitrogen can be a) endocarp
used in crop breeding programmes b) fleshy mesocarp
c) Tapetum helps in the dehiscence of c) free nuclear proembryo
anther d) free nuclear endosperm
d) Exine of pollen grains is made up of
15) Pollination in water hyacinth and water lily
sporopollenin
is brought about by the agency of
9)
When a diploid female plant is crossed (NEET 2016)
with a tetraploid male, the ploidy of a) insects or wind b) birds
endosperm cells in the resulting seed is c) bats d) water
(AIPMT 2004)
a) pentaploidy b) diploidy 16) Perisperm differs from endosperm in
c) triploidy d) tetraploidy (NEET 2013)
a) being haploid tissue
10)
Which one of the following pairs of b) having no reserve food
plant structures has haploid number of c) being a diploid tissue
chromosomes? (AIPMT 2008) d)
its formation by fusion of secondary
a) Egg nucleus and secondary nucleus nucleus with several sperms
b) Megaspore mother cell and antipodal cells
c) Egg cell and and antipodal cells 17) Male gametes in angiosperms are formed
d) Nucellus and antipodal cells by the division of (AIPMT 2007)
a) microspore mother cell b) microspore
The arrangement of nuclei in a normal
11) c) generative cell d) vegetative cell
embryo sac in the dicot plant is
(AIPMT 2006) 18) In a type of apomixes known as adventive
a) 2 + 4 + 2 b) 3 + 2 + 3 polyembryony,embryo develop directly
c) 2 + 3 + 3 d) 3 + 3 + 2 from the (AIPMT 2005)
a) synergids or antipodals in an embryo sac
12) Wind pollinated flowers are b) nucellus or integuments
(AIPMT PRE 2010) c) zygote
a) Small, producing nectar and dry pollen d) accessory embryo sac in the ovule
b) small, brightly colored, producing large
number of pollen grains 19) In a cereal grain the single cotyledon of the
c) small, producing large number of embryo is represented by (AIPMT 2006)
pollen grains a) coleorhizae b) scutellum
d)
large, producing abundant nectar and c) prophyll d) coleoptiles
pollen
210
20) An ovule which becomes curved so that the 5. A Pleiotropic gene
nucellus and embryo sac lie at right angles (AIPMT 2015 – Re-exam)
to the funicle is (AIPMT 2004) a) Controls multiple traits in an individual
a) camylotropous b) anatropous b) Is expressed only in primitive plants
c) orthotropous d) hemianatropous c) Is a gene evolved during Pliocene
d) Controls a trait only in combination with
21) Endosperm is formed during the double
another L gene
fertilization by (AIPMT 2000)
a) two polar nuclei and one male gamete 6. A true breeding plant is
b) one polar nuclei and one male gamete (NEET Phase II 2016)
c) ovum and male gametes a) Near homozygous and produces
d) two polar nuclei and two male gametes offspring of its own kind
UNIT VII – Genetics b) Always homozygous recessive in its
genetic construction
1.
Genes for cytoplasmic male sterility c) One that is able to breed on its own
in plants are generally located in d) Produced due to cross pollination among
(AIPMT 2005) unrelated plants
a) Mitrochondrial genome b) Cytosol
7. Mendel obtained wrinkled seeds in pea due
c) Chloroplast genome d) Nuclear genome
to the deposition of sugars instead of starch.
2. In which mode of inheritance do you expect It was due to which enzyme?
more maternal influence among the off (AIPMT 2001)
spring (AIPMT 2006) a) Amylase b) Invertase c) Diastase
a) Autosomal b) Cytoplasmic d) Absence of starch branching enzyme
c) Y-linked d) X-linked
8. Ratio of complementary gene is
3.
Which one of the following cannot be
explained on the basis of Mendel’s Law of (AIPMT 2001)
Dominance? (AIPMT 2010) a) 9:3:4 b) 12:3:1 c) 9:3:3:4 d) 9:7
a) Factors occur in pairs
9. If there are 999 bases in an RNA that codes
b) The discrete unit controlling a particular
for a protein with 333 amino acid and the
character is called a factor
base at position 901 is deleted such that the
c) Out of one pair of factors one is dominant
length of the RNA becomes 998 bases, how
and the other is recessive
many codons will be altered?
d) Alleles does not show any blending and
(NEET 2017)
both the characters recover as such in
F2 generation a) 1 b) 11 c) 33 d) 333
211
a) 2:1 b) 1:2:1 c) 3:1 d) 1:1:1:1 17. The year 1900 AD is highly significant for
geneticists due to (JIPMER 2013)
12. Pure line breed refers to
a) Discovery of genes
(AIIMS 2002, AIIMS 2007) b) Principle of linkage
a) Heterozygosity only c) Chromosomal theory of heredity
b) Heterozygosity and linkage d) Rediscovery of Mendelism
c) Homozygosity only
d) Homozygosity and self assortment 18. The phenotypic ratio of trihybrid cross in F2
generation is (JIPMER 2016)
13. How many different types of gametes can a) 27:9:9:9:3:3:3:1 b) 9:3:3:1
be formed by F1 progeny, resulting from the c) 1:4:6:4:1 d) 27:9:3:3:9:1:2:1
following cross AABBCC x aabbcc
In a mutational event when adenine is
19.
(AIIMS 2004)
replaced by guanine, it is the case of
a) 3 b) 8 c) 27 d) 64 (AIPMT 2004)
Which of the following conditions
14. a) Frameshift mutatin b) Transcription
represents a case of co-dominant genes? c) Transition d) Transversion
(AIIMS 2009) 20. Mutations can be induced with
a) A gene expresses itself, suppressing the (AIPMT 2011)
phenotypic effect of its alleles a) Gamma radiations b) Infrared radiations
b) Genes that are similar in phenotypic c) IAA d) Ethylene
effect when present separately, but when 21. The mechanism that causes a gene to move
together interact to produce a different from one linkage group to another is called
trait
(AIPMT 2015, NEET (Phase – II) 2016)
c) Alleles both of which interact to produce
a) Translocation b) Crossing over
a trait which may or may not resemble
c) Inversion d) Duplication
either of the parental type
d) Alleles, each of which produces an A point mutation comprising the
22.
independent effect in a heterozygous substitution of a purine by pyrimidine is
condition. called (AIIMS 2002)
a) Transition b) Translocation
15. If ‘A’ represents the dominant gene and ‘a’
c) Deletion d) Transversion
represents its recessive allele, which of the
following would be most likely result in 23. Frameshift mutation occurs when
the first generation off spring when Aa is (AIPMT 2008)
crossed with aa? (AIIMS 2016) a) Base is substituted
a) All will exhibit dominant phenotype b) base is deleted or added
b) All will exhibit recessive phenotype c) Anticodons are absent
c) Dominant and recessive phenotypes d) None of these
will be 50% each The distance between two genes in a
24.
d) Dominant phenotype will be 75% chromosome is measured in cross-over
16. In Pisum Sativum, there are 14 chromosomes. units which represent (AIIMS 2008)
How many types of homologous pairs can a) Ratio of crossing over between them
be prepared? (JIPMER 2010) b) Percentage of crossing over between them
a) 14 b) 7 c) 214 d) 210 c) Number of crossing over between them
d) None of these
212
25.
When a cluster of genes show linkage 31. Which of the following statement is not true
behaviour they (AIPMT 2003) of two genes that show 50% recombination
a) do not show a chromosome map frequency? (NEET 2013)
b) show recombination during meiosis a) The genes may be on different
c) do not show independent assortment chromosomes
d) induce cell division b) The genes are tightly linked
c) The genes show independent assortment
26. Genetic map is one that (AIPMT 2003)
d) If the genes are present on the same
a) Establish sites of the genes on a
chromosome, they undergo more than
chromosome
one crossover in every meiosis.
b) Establishes the various stages in gene
evolution 32. Haploids are more suitable for mutation
c) Shows the stages during the cell division studies than the diploids. This is because
d) Shows the distribution of various species (AIPMT 2008)
in a region a) All mutations, whether dominant or
27. After a mutation at a genetic locus of the recessive are expressed in haploids
character of an organism changes due to the b) Haploids are reproductively more stable
change in (AIPMT 2004) than diploids
a) DNA replication c)
Mutagens penetrate in haploids more
b) Protein synthesis pattern effectively than diploids
c) RNA transcription pattern d) Haploids are more abundant in nature
d) Protein structure than diploids
28. In a hexaploidy wheat, the haploid (n) and 33.
Crossing over that results in genetic
basic (x) numbers of chromosomes are recombination in higher organisms occurs
(AIPMT 2007) between (AIPMT 2004)
a) n =21 and x =7 b) n =7 and x =21 a) Non-sister chromatids of a bivalent
c) n =21 and x =21 d) n =21 and x =14 b) Two daughter nuclei
c) Two different bivalents
29. Point mutation involves (AIPMT 2009)
d) Sister chromatids of bivalents
a) Deletion b) Insertion
c) Change in single base pair
d) duplication UNIT VIII – Biotechnology
30.
Which one of the following is a wrong
statement regarding mutations? 1. What is the criterion for DNA fragments
movement on agarose gel during gel
(AIPMT 2012)
electrophoresis? (NEET 2017)
a) UV and Gamma rays are mutagens
a) The smaller the fragment size, the
b) Change in a single base pair of DNA
farther it moves.
does not cause mutation
b) Positively charged fragments move to
c) Deletion and insertion of base pairs cause
farther end.
frame shift mutations.
c) Negatively charged fragments do not
d) Cancer cells commonly show
move.
chromosomal aberrations.
d) The larger the fragment size, the farther
it moves.
213
2. Stirred-tank bioreactors have been designed 8. During the process of isolation of DNA,
for (NEET – II 2016) chilled ethanol is added to
a) Purification of product. (Karnataka NEET 2013)
b) Addition of preservatives to the product a) Precipitate DNA
c) Availability of oxygen throughout the b) Break open the cell to release DNA
process c) Facilitate action of restriction enzymes
d) Ensuring anaerobic conditions in the d) Remove proteins such as histones.
culture vessel.
9. For transformation, micro-particles coated
3. Which of the following is not a component with DNA to be bombarded with gene gun
of downstream processing? (NEET-II 2016) are made up of (AIPMT 2012)
a) Separation b) Purification a) Silver or platinum b) Platinum or zinc
c) Preservation d) Expression c) Silicon or platinum d) Gold or tungsten.
4. Which of the following is not a feature of 10. Biolistics (gene-gun) is suitable for
the plasmids? (NEET-I 2016) (AIPMT Mains 2012)
a) Transferable b) Single-stranded a) disarming pathogen vectors
c) Independent replication b) transformation of plant cells
d) Circular structure c) constructing recombinant DNA by
joining with vectors
5. Which of the following is not required for
d) DNA fingerprinting.
nay of the techniques of DNA fingerprinting
available at present? (NEET-I 2016) 11. Genetic engineering is possible because
a) Restriction enzymes (CBSE 1998)
b) DNA-DNA hybridization a) phenomenon of transduction in bacteria
c) Polymerase chain reaction understood
d) Zinc finger analysis b) we can see DNA by electron microscope
c) we can cut DNA at specific sites by
6.
Which vector can clone only a small
endonuclease like DNAase I
fragment of DNA? (AIPMT 2014)
d) restriction endonuclease purified from
a) Bacterial artificial chromosome
bacteria can be used invitro
b) Yeast artificial chromosome
c) Plasmid d) Cosmid 12. Genetic Engineering is (BHU 2003)
a) Making artificial genes
7.
The colonies of recombinant bacteria
b) Hybridisation of DNA of one organism
appear white in contrast to blue colonies
to that of the others
of non-recombinant bacteria because of
c) Production of alcohol by using
(NEET 2013)
microorganisms
a) Insertional inactivation of alpha
d) Making artificial limbs, diagnostic
galactosidase in recombinant bacteria.
instruments such as ECG, EFG, etc.
b) Inactivation of glycosidase enzyme in
recombinant bacteria. 13. Ligase is used for (AMU 2006)
c) Non-recombinant bacteria containing a) Joining of two DNA fragments
beta galactosidase. b) Separating DNA
d) Insertional inactivation of alpha c) DNA polymerase reaction
galactosidase in non-recombinant bacteria. d) All of these
214
14. In genetic engineering, gene of interest is a>b and d>c, was subjected to agarose
transferred to the host cell through a vector. gel electrophoresis. The position of these
Consider the following four agents (1-4) fragmets from cathode to anode sides of the
in this regard and select the correct option gel would be (DPMT 2010)
about which one or more of these can be a) b,a,c,d b) a,b,c,d
used as vectors c) c,b,a,d d) b,a,d,c
1. A bacterium 2. Plasmid 19. An analysis of chromosomal DNA using
3. Plasmodium 4. Bacteriophage the southern hybridisation technique does
(AIPMT Main 2010) not use (AIPMT 2014)
a) 1 and 4 only b) 2 and 4 only a) Electrophoresis
c) 1 only d) 1 and 3 only
b) Blotting
15. Given below is a sample of a portion of c) Autoradiography
DNA strand giving the base sequence on d) PCR
the opposite strands. What is so special
The colonies of recombinant bacteria
20.
shown in it? (AIPMT 2014)
appear white in contrast to blue colonies of
5’---GAATTC---3’ 3’---CTTAAG---5’
non- recombinant bacteria because of
a) Palindromic sequence of base pairs (NEET 2013)
b) Replication completed a) Non-recombinant bacteria containing
c) Deletion mutation beta galactosidase
d) Start codon at the 5’end b) Insertional inactivation of a-galactosidase
16. There is a restriction endonuclease called in non-recombinant bacteria
EcoRI. What does “co” part in it stand for ? c) Insertional inactivation of
(AIPMT 2011) b-galactosidase in recombinant
a) Coelom b) Colon bacteria
c) Coli d) Coenzyme d) Inactivation of glycosidase enzyme in
recombinant bacteria
17.
The figure below is the diagrammatic
representation of the vector pBR322. Which 21. Which one of the following palindromic
one of the given options correctly identifies base sequence in DNA can be easily cut
its certain components? (AIPMT 2012) at about the middle by some particular
restriction enzyme? (AIPMT 2010)
a) 5’CGTTCG3’ 3’ATCGTA 5’
b) 5’ GATATG 3’ 3’ CTACTA 5’
c) 5’ GAATTC 3’ 3’ CTTAAG 5’
d) 5’ CACGTA 3’ 3’ CTCAGT 5’
22.
Silencing of mRNA has been used in
producing transgenic plants resistant to
a) Ori-original restriction enzyme (AIPMT, 2011)
b) rop-reduced osmotic pressure a) Boll worms b) Nematodes
c) Hind III, EcoRI – selectable markers c) White rusts d) Bacterial blights
d) ampR, tetR – antibiotic resistance genes 23. Some of the characteristics of Bt cotton are
18.
A mixture containing DNA fragments (AIPMT,2010)
a,b,c,d with molecular weights of a+b=c, a) Long fibre and resistant to aphids
215
216
217
218
23. The rate of formation of new organic matter 29.Match the following and select the correct
by rabbit in a grassland is called option (AIPMT 2014)
(Mains 2012) Column I Column II
a) net productivity (I) Earthworm (i) pioneer species
b) secondary productivity (II) Succession (ii) Detritivore
c) net primary productivity (III) Ecosystem service (iii) Natality
d) gross primary productivity (IV) Population growth (iv) Pollination
24. The second stage of hydrosere is occupied I II III IV
by plants like (Mains 2012) a) i ii iii iv
a) Azolla b) Typha b) iv i iii ii
c) Salix d) Vallisneria c) iii ii iv i
d) ii i iv iii
25. Which one of the following is a characteristic
feature of cropland ecosystem? 30.
Given below is a simplified model of
(NEET 2016) phosphorous cycling in a terrestrial
a) Ecological succession ecosystem with four blanks (A – D. Identify
b) Absence of soil organisms the blanks. (AIPMT 2014)
c) Least genetic diversity
Consumers C
d) Absence of weeds
26.
Most animals that live in deep oceanic
waters are (Re-AIPMT 2015) D
A
a) Detritivores
b) Primary consumers
c) Secondary consumers Uptake
Soil Solution
d) Tertiary consumers Run off
27. During ecological succession
(Re-AIPMT 2015) B
a) The changes lead to a community that is
in near equilibrium with the environment
A B C D
and is called pioneer community.
Rock
b) The gradual and predictable change in a) Detritus Litter fall Producers
minerals
species composition occurs in a given Rock
area. b) Litter fall Producers Detritus
minerals
c) The establishment of a new biotic community Rock
c) Detritus Producers Litter fall
is very fast in its primary phase. minerals
d) The number and types of animals remain Rock
d) Producers Litter fall Detritus
constant. minerals
28. The mass of living material at a trophic level 31. If 20 J of energy is trapped at producer level,
at a particular time is called (AIPMT 2015) then how much energy will be available to
a) Standing crop peacock as food in the following chain?
b) Gross primary productivity (AIPMT 2014)
c) Standing state Plant → Mice → Snake → Peacock
d) Net primary productivity a) 0.02 J b) 0.002 J
c) 0.2 J d) 0.0002 J
219
32.
Given below is an imaginary pyramid 36. Of the total incident solar radiation the
of numbers. What could be one of the proportion of PAR is (AIPMT Prelims 2011)
possibilities about certain organisms at a) More than 80% b) About 70%
some of the different levels ? c) About 60% d) Less than 50%
(AIPMT Prelims 2012)
The breakdown of detritus into smaller
37.
TC 10 particles by earthworm is a process called
SC 50 (AIPMT Mains 2011)
a) Mineralisation b) Catabolism
PC 500 c) Humification d) Fragmentation
PP 1 38.
The biomass available for consumption
by the herbivores and the decomposers is
a) Level one PP is ‘pipal trees’ and the level
called (AIPMT Prelims 2010)
SC is ‘sheep’.
a) Gross primary productivity
b) Level PC is ‘rats’ and level SC is ‘cats’
c) Level PC is ‘insects’ and level SC is b) Net primary productivity
‘small insectivorous birds’ c) Secondary productivity
d) Level PP is ‘phytoplanktons’ in sea and d) Standing crop
‘whale’ on top level TC 39. The correct sequence of plants in a hydrosere
33. Which one of the following statements for is (AIPMT Prelims 2009)
pyramid of energy is incorrect, whereas the a) Volvox → Hydrilla → Pistia → Scirpus
remaining three are correct? (AIPMT → Lantana → Oak
Prelims 2011) b) Pistia→Volvox→Scirpus→Hydrilla→Oak
a) It is upright in shape
→ Lantana
b) Its base is broad
c) Oak→Lantana→Volvox→Hydrilla→Pistia
c) It shows energy content of different
→Scirpus
trophic level organisms
d) Oak→Lantana→Scirpus→Pistia→Hydrilla
d) It is inverted in shape
→Volvox
34. Which one of the following animals may
40. About 70% of the total global carbon is
occupy more than one trophic levels in the
found in (AIPMT Prelims 2008)
same ecosystem at the same time?
(AIPMT Mains 2011) a) Forests b) Grasslands
a) Goat b) Frog c) Agro ecosystems d) Oceans
c) Sparrow d) Lion Consider the following
41. statements
35. Both hydrarch and xerarch successions lead concerning food chains
to (AIPMT Mains 2011) Removal of 80% tigers from an area
i)
a) Highly dry conditions resulted in greatly increased growth of
b) Excessive wet conditions vegetation.
c) Medium water conditions Removal of most of the carnivores
ii)
d) Xeric conditions resulted in an increased population of
deers.
iii) The length of food chains is generally
limited to 3 – 4 trophic levels due to
220
221
UNIT X - Economic Botany diverse alleles for all genes in a given crop is
called (NEET 2013)
1. The name of Dr. Norman Borlaug is a) cross hybridization among the selected
associated with (JIPMER 2007) parents
a) Green revolution b) evaluation is selection of parents
b) Yellow revolution c) germplasm collection
c) White revolution d) selection of superior recombinants
d) Blue revolution 16. An example for semi dwarf variety of wheat
2. Which of the following is generally used for is (HPPMT 2012)
induced mutageneis in crop plants a) IR 8 b) Sonalika
(JIPMER 2007) c) Triticum d) Saccharum
222
INTRODUCTION
Laboratory is a place where ideas and concepts can be tested through experiments. Laboratory
investigations in biology increase the reasoning abilities, brings scientific attitude in a learner and also
helps in acquisition of skills of scientific processes. Hence, a biology student too, is obliged to attend
practical in laboratory with utmost sincerity, honesty and inquisitiveness. The practical work includes
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
In order to perform experiments successfully, a learner needs to go to the Biology Laboratory well
prepared. This includes the following.
1. Laboratory record book
2. Dissection box
3. Laboratory manual
4. A laboratory coat or apron
5. A hand towel
6. Drawing pencil (HB) and pencil eraser to record various experiments and to draw diagrams
7. Any item more as per the instructions of the teacher
While in the laboratory, a student should be very careful and methodical. One should listen carefully
to the instructions given by the teacher / instructor before performing an experiment. Maintain a
complete silence and working atmosphere in the laboratory. Record keeping is most important in
practical. Diagrams should be correctly drawn and well labelled. Always get the signature of the
teacher in the practical note book on each day after the practical class.
However, it is important that every student of Botany / Biology may pay proper attention to the
practical work and should try to acquire basic laboratory skills and develop a keen sense of observation
and acquire a sound training in the reporting of the work done.
If the material suggested for a particular experiment is not available, a suitable alternate material
may be used.
223
Total 7 ½ marks
Record 1 ½ marks
Skill 1 marks
224
Note: Teacher has to prepare a temporary slide using fresh specimen for demonstration. (During
examination permanent slides can be used if temporary slide preparation is not possible).
QUESTION No- II (B) - Fresh or preserved specimens and Models / Photographs / Charts
Economically important plant products and their uses:Sesame / Gingelly oil, Rubber, Aval
Exercise 18
(Flaked rice), Rose water, Henna powder,Aloe gel
225
Collect buds and opened flowers of Datura metel. Dissect the stamens, separate the
anthers and take thin sections and observe the structure under the microscope.
Record the various stages of anther from your observation.
Diagnostic Features
Connective
• A mature anther is bilobed (dithecous) and the two
Epidermis
lobes are joined by a connective.
Endothecium
• Each anther lobe has two pollen chambers in which Middle layer
pollen grains are produced. Pollen grain
Principle: In female reproductive part of a flower, the basal swollen part is ovary. The ovules are
present inside the ovary, later they develops to seed.
226
Diagnostic Features
Chalazal end
• Ovule or megasporangium is protected by
one / two coverings called integuments.
Integument
• The stalk of the ovule is called funicle.
• The point of attachment of funicle to the
body of the ovule is known as hilum.
Nucellus
• The body of the ovule is made up of a
central mass of parenchymatous tissue
called nucellus.
Embryo sac
• The integuments form a pore called Hilum
micropyle and the region opposite to the
micropyle is called as chalaza.
Micropyle
• The nucellus has a large, oval, sac like
structure towards the micropylar end Funicle
called embryo sac.
• A mature ovule, has 8 nuclei in its embryo Vascular supply
sac. Figure 2: L.S of ovule
227
Diagnostic Features
• Presence of multilayered epidermis with thick cuticle.
• Sunken stomata are present only in the lower epidermis.
• Mesophyll is well differentiated into palisade and spongy parenchyma.
• Mechanical tissues are well developed.
Aim: To study the adaptations in flowers for pollination by different agents (wind and insects)
Principle: The process of transfer of pollen grains from the anther to stigma of a flower is called
pollination.
Requirements: Fresh flowers of maize or any other cereal / gram, any insect pollination flowers
like Salvia, Calotropis, Ocimum and Asteraceae flowers.
Place the given flower on a slide and observe it with the help of hand lens. Note down the
adaptations of the flowers meant for pollination by the external agents.
Diagnostic Features
• The flowers are showy,
brightly coloured and scented.
Disc
• The flowers produce nectar or edible Retinaculum
Pollinium
pollen.
• Anthers and stigmas are commonly
inserted.
• Stigmas are usually unbranched and flat or lobed. Figure 4b: Calotropis
228
Soak the seeds of chick pea or gram in water for 2 – 3 hours. Drain the water and place the
seeds in a moist cotton cloth for 2 – 3 days. Observe for germination. Select some sprouted
seeds, observe under a dissection microscope and record the parts.
Aim: To study and identify the features of cloning vector – pBR 322
Principle: Vectors are used as carriers to deliver the desired foreign DNA into a host cell.
Endosperm
Requirements: Models/ Photographs / Pictures of E.coli Cloning vector pBR 322.
Scutellum
Coleoptile
Diagnostic Features (FR5, +LQG,,,
Shoot apex
• pBR 322 plasmid is a reconstructed plasmid containing 4361 base Radicle %DP+,
pairs and most widely used as cloning vector. DPSRoot
5 cap
WHW5
Coleorhiza
L.s. of fruit
• In pBR, p denotes plasmid and B and R respectively the notes S%5
of scientists Boliver and Rodriguez who developed the plasmid.b) Monocot seed (Oryza sativa)
RUL URS
The number 322 is the number of plasmids developed from theirFigure 2.25 Structure of seed
laboratory. 3YX,,
• It contains two different antibiotic resistance genes and recognition Figure 6: E-coli cloning
site for several restriction enzymes (Hind III, Eco R I, Bam H I, Sal vector (pBR 322)
I, Pvu II, Pst I, Cla I), Ori and antibiotic resistance genes (ampR and
tetR). Rop codes for the proteins involved in the replication of the plasmid.
229
Diagnostic Features
• Roots and shoots are differentiated from the callus. Figure 7: Callus with plantlets
8 A. Pyramid of numbers
Diagnostic Features T4
230
8 B. Pyramid of biomass T3
Diagnostic Features T2
8 C. Pyramid of energy
Diagnostic Features Tertiary
consumers
0.1 Joule
10 Joules
• The bottom of the pyramid of energy is occupied by the
producers. There is a gradual decrease in energy transfer Sunlight Primary consumers
NOTE: Student have to work in pairs to perform this experiment and record the data in the
observation and record note book with the help of the teacher.
Need not consider this Monohybrid cross experiment for Board Practical Examination.
Aim:
To verify Mendel’s Monohybrid cross.
Principle:
When two purelines with contrasting traits of a particular character (phenotype) are crossed to produce
the next generation (F1 generation), all the members of the progeny are of only one phenotype, i.e.
of one of the two parents. The phenotype that appears is called dominant and the one that does not
appear is called recessive. When the F1 plants are selfed, the progeny i.e. the F2 generation, is in the
ratio of 3 dominant : 1 recessive (¾ : ¼ of 75% : 25%). This reappearance of the recessive phenotype in
F2 generation, verifies Mendel’s Monohybrid cross.
Requirements:
64 yellow and 64 green plastic beads, all of exactly same shape and size (when beads are not available,
pea seeds may be painted and used). Plastic beakers, petri dish and a napkin / hand towel.
231
Procedure
Make the student to work in pairs to perform the Parents Pure Yellow x Pure Green
YY yy
experiment. Follow the steps in given sequence.
1. Put 64 yellow beads in one beaker and 64 green Gametes Y Y y y
beads in the other to represent male and female
gametes respectively. Let the yellow bead be F1 generation Yy Hybrid Yellow seeds
Observation:
Record the result in the following table:
Total Number of Genotypes
Generation Phenotype(s)
individuals YY Yy yy
F1
Total
F2
Total
Phenotypic ratio : in F1
in F2
Genotypic ratio : in F1
in F2
Inference:
The results are so because when the F1 individuals are crossed together to raise the F2 generation, each
F1 individual produces two types of gametes: 50% having dominant allele and the remaining 50%
having recessive allele. These gametes undergo random fusion during fertilization to produce the F2
generation. According to simple probability of mixing of opposite sex gametes, offsprings of three
genotypes are likely to appear as follows:
Among these, proportion of dominant phenotype would be YY + Yy = yellow and recessive phenotype
yy = green, which occur in 3 : 1 or 75% : 25% ratio.
232
This ratio of 3 :1 in the F2 suggests that the hybrids or heterozygotes of F1 generation have two
contrasting factors or alleles of dominant and recessive type. These factors, though remain together
for a long time, do not contaminate or mix with each other. They separate or segregate at the time of
gamete formation so that a gamete carries only one factor, either dominat or recessive.
Precautions:
1. Take a sufficiently large number of seeds for analysis to minimise the error.
2. Observe the contrasting form of trait carefully.
To analyse seed sample of pea for Mendelian dihybrid Round yellow cotyledon X Wrinkled green cotyledon
ratio of 9 : 3 : 3 : 1.
RR YY rr yy
Principle:
F1 generation R r Yy
In a dihyrbid cross, the segregation of one gene pair
All round-yellow cotyledons
is independent of the segregation of the other pair.
It means that when the factors (genes) for different F1 Generation Round yellow cotyledon X Round yellow cotyledon
(selfed) R r Yy R r Yy
characters inherited from parents do not remain
linked in the offsprings, but their distribution in the RY Ry rY ry
gametes and in the progeny of subsequent generations R Y RR YY RR Yy Rr YY Rr Yy
rY Rr YY Rr Yy rr YY rr Yy
Requirement: r y Rr Yy Rr yy rr Yy rr yy
Plastic beakers, Pea seed samples or plastic beads, tray, Phenotypic Ratio 9:3:3:1
Teachers should select the Pea seed or plastic beads which represents the four types of traits such
as yellow round, yellow wrinkled, green round and green wrinkled in the ratio of 9:3:3:1
Procedure:
1. Take a lot of about 160 Pea seeds or plastic beads in a tray.
2. Separate out yellow round, yellow wrinkled, green round and green wrinkled and put them in
separate petridishes.
3. Note down the number of seeds in each plate and find out their approximate ratio.
Observation:
Present your finding in the form of a table.
Total Number of No. of yellow No. of yellow No. of green No. of green Approximate
seeds observed round seeds wrinkled seeds round seeds wrinkled seeds ratio
160 90 30 30 10 9 : 3:3:1
Inference:
The ratio of yellow round : yellow wrinkled : Green round : green wrinkled is approximately 9 : 3 : 3 : 1
which is exactly the same as obtained by Mendel for a dihybrid cross. This indicates that the contrasting
genes for seed colour and seed shape show an independent assortment in the population of pea seeds.
233
Aim:
To understand the unidirectional flow of energy 270 Joules
The student studies about flow of energy and that 3000 Joules
27000 Joules
The teacher must train the student by giving them various kinds of food chain with different
values.
Problem
Analyse the food chain given below and find out the amount of energy received by the organism in
third trophic level.
Sun
234
NOTE: Teachers can take the students to open space and teach them how to construct plot/
quadrats and to record the number of individuals of each plant species occurring in the quadrat.
The percentage frequency should be calculated and entered in the practical observation and
record note book. Examiner need not consider this experiment for Board Practical Examinations.
Aim:
To study population density and percentage frequency of different plant species of a given area by
quadrat method.
Principle:
The number of individuals in a population never remains constant. It may increase or decrease due
to many factors like birth rate, death rate, migration, etc. The number of individuals of a species
presents per unit area or space of a given time is called population density. The population density
and percentage frequency of different plant species can be determined by laying quadrats / segments
of suitable size and recording of the number of individuals of each species occurring in the quadrat.
Requirements:
Metre scale, string or cord, hammer, nails, paper, pencil, etc.
Procedure:
1. In the selected site of study, hammer the nails firmly in the soil without damaging the vegetation.
2. Fix four nails to make a square plot.
3. Tie each end of the nails using a thread, to make 1 m X 1 m plot.
4. If the number of plants in the plot is large, the plot can be divided into quadrats.
5. Count the number of individuals of a species “A” present in the first quadrat and record the data
in the table.
6. Similarly count the individuals of the species “A” in other quadrats respectively and record the data
in the table.
7. Count the number of individuals of a species “B” present in the all quadrats and record the data
in the table.
8. Repeat the same procedure for other species and record the data in the table.
Nail
Species No. 1 Species No. 3
String
per quadrat
individuals in quadrats in which Number of
S. No.
Density percentage
all the quadrats each species quadrats
I II III IV (N/B) (A/B) x 100
studied (N) occurred (A) studied (B)
1
2
3
4
5
Precautions:
1. The measurement of quadrat should be accurate.
2. The string or cord used should not be very thick.
236
Duplications
13 B. Chromosomal Aberration - Duplication A A A A
B B B B
Reasons: C C C C
E
B
C
C
B
D
C
to aberration, the genes B and C are duplicated and the sequence of genes
G G
H H H
I I
becomes A, B, C, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I. (Refer figure 13b)
I
C C
Given below is the representation of a kind of chromosomal C C C
F
F
B B D
D
aberration. Identify it giving reasons for your identification. E E
E
E
E
Also mentions its significance. F F F
D
D
G G G
G
Identification: H H H H
I I I
I
The given genetic problem is identified as inversion type of a) Paracentric inversion b) Pericentric inversion
(does not include centromere) (includes centromere)
chromosomal aberration.
Figure: 13 c: Inversion
Reasons:
1. When the order of genes in a chromosomal segment is reversed due to rotation by an angle of 180°,
it is called inversion.
2. The order of genes in a chromosome is A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I. Due to aberration, the sequence
of genes become A, D, C, B, E, F, G, H and I (Refer figure 13c)
237
Significance:
Sometimes inversion is responsible for evolution of the organism.
NOTE: Likewise the teacher can give different types of chromosomal aberrations with various
gene sequence to students for practise. The external examiner can also use the same technique
by giving different gene sequence.
B A C
20% 8%
Figure 14: Linkage Map
Reasons:
1. The frequency of crossing over is directly proportional to the relative distance of the genes on the
chromosomes.
2. More crossing over = More distance between two genes and
Less crossing over = Less distance between the two genes.
In the above problem, the sequence of the genes on the linkage map is B, A, C
NOTE: Teachers can give different crossing over percentage between its linked genes in a
chromosome and make the students construct the linkage maps. The external examiner can
also do the same for the Board Practical Examinations.
238
IV - Experiments
Exercise 15: Study of Pollen germination on a slide
NOTE: Pollen germination can be studied by dusting some pollens from common flowers like
Crotalaria, Hibiscus, Pisum, etc. on a glass slide containing a drop of 10% sugar solution or
tender coconut water or any nutrient medium.
Observe the slide after about 10 – 15 minutes under the low power of compound microscope.
You will be able to observe the pollen tubes coming out of the pollen grains.
Requirements: Fresh seasonal flowers, cavity slide, cover slip, compound Generative cell
1. Prepare a nutrient solution by dissolving 1 gm. of sucrose / 1 gm. of boric Pollen tube
Tube nucleus
4. View the slide in the microscope after 5 minutes and then observe it
Tube nucleus
regularly for about half an hour.
Figure 15: Pollen
Observation: In nutrient medium, the pollen grains germinate. The tube cell germination
enlarges and comes out of the pollen grain through one of the germ pores to
form a pollen tube. The tube nucleus descends to the tip of the pollen tube. The
generative cell also passes into it. It soon divides into two male gametes.
Inference: Different stages of germinating pollens are observed. Some pollens are in their initial
stage of germination while others have quite long pollen tube containing tube nucleus and two
male gametes.
Precautions: 1. Flowers should be freshly plucked. 2. Use clean cavity slide to observe the pollen
grains. 3. The slides should not be disturbed, otherwise position of pollen grains will get changed.
239
Aim:
To study pH of different types of soil.
Requirements:
Soil samples (from two different sites such as crop soil, garden
soil, roadside soil, pond soil, river bank soil), test tubes, funnel,
filter papers, pH papers of different range, distilled water, beaker.
Procedure: Figure 16: Study of pH of
Dissolve one tablespoon or 1 gram of soil from each soil sample different types of soil
in 100 ml of distilled water in separate beakers. Stir the solutions
well and keep aside for half an hour to settle down the suspended
particles. Filter off each solution separately in different test tubes. Dip a small piece of broad range
pH paper on each of the solution. Match the colour of the pH paper with the colour scale given on the
pH paper booklet. This gives an approximate pH.
Observation:
Record the pH of different soil samples in the observation table.
S. No. Soil sample pH Value
1
2
3
Inference:
Thus the pH value of different soil samples required for plant growth can be determined.
Precautions:
1. Wash the glassware thoroughly and get it dried before the experiment.
2. Dry the pH papers before comparing the colour with the colour scale.
3. Match the colour carefully and determine pH accurately.
DNA is one of the nucleic acids found in living systems. DNA acts as the genetic material in
most of the organisms.
Principle: Recombinant DNA technology has allowed breeders to introduce foreign DNA
in other organisms including bacteria, yeast, plants and animals. Such organisms are called
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Thus rDNA technology involves isolation of DNA
from a variety of sources and formation of new combination of DNA.
Aim: To isolate DNA from available plant materials such as spinach leaves, fresh green pea seeds,
green papaya, etc.
Requirements: Plant materials, mortar and pestle, beakers, test tubes, ethanol, etc.
Procedure: Take a small amount of plant material and grind it in a mortar with a little amount of
water and sodium chloride. Make it into a solution and filter it. To this filterate, add liquid soap
solution or any detergent solution and mix it with a glass rod. Then tilt the test tube and add
240
241
Co-ordination
Ramesh Munisamy
Typist
S. Chitra, SCERT, Chennai
This book has been printed on 80 G.S.M.
Elegant Maplitho paper.
242