MPPSC MAINS EXAM SYLLABUS
BOTANY (CODE NO. 04)
PAPER - I
1. Microbiology
- Structure, classification, reproduction and economic importance of Virus, phytoplasma ( mycoplasma), bacteria and cyanobacteria.Microbes in industry and agriculture.
- Knowledge of plant diseases caused by fungi, modes of infection and methods of control.
- Structure, reproduction, life history, classification and economic importance of algae, fungi, bryophytes pteridophytes and gymnosperms.
- Tissue and tissue systems. Morphology and anatomy of root, stem and leaf. Developmental aspect and anomalous primary and secondary structures. Morphology of flower, structure of anther & ovule,micro sporogenesis and megasporogenesis, fertilization and embryo development. Seed development.
- Principles of nomenclature and classification of angiosperms. Modern trends in taxonomy. A general account of the following families :Ranunculaceae, Brassicaceae, Malvaceae, Rutaceae, Fabaceae (Leguminosae), Apiaceae, Apocynaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Solanaceae, Lamiaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Liliaceae and Poaceae. Botanical gardens.
PAPER- II
1. Cell Biology
- Cell as unit of structure & function. Prokaryotic and eukerayotic cells.Ultra structure and functions of plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, ribosomes chloroplasts and nucleusChromosomes : Structure, chemical nature and behaviour during mitosis and meiosis. Special types of chromosomes.
- Mendelism, concept of gene, structure and types of DNA and RNA,genetic code, protein synthesis and regulation. Theories of organic evolution and evidences.
- Absorption and conduction of water. Transpiration, Mineral nutrition.Photosynthesis, Respiration, Photo respiration, Enzymes,Nitrogen metabolism and fermentation. Growth, plant hormones and their functions. Photoperiodism. Seed dormancy and germination.
- Scope of Ecology, ecological factors,structure, function and dynamics of Ecosystem. Plant communities and succession. Applied aspects of ecology including conservation, control of pollution and management of natural resources. Endangered plants, endemism and red data book. Global warming, acid rains and ozone layer depletion.
- Plants as sources of food, fodder, fibers, spices, beverages, medicines and timber.
