Botany NEP
Botany NEP
Botany NEP
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Approved By
SEMESTER TYPE OF THE COURSE TITLE OF THE COURSE COURSE NO. CREDITS
(T-Teaching
P- Practical)
FIRST MAJOR INTRODUCTION TO UMJBOT101 4 (3T + 1P)
MICROBES AND PLANT
KINGDOM
MINOR PLANT AND MICROBIAL UMIBOT102 4 (3T + 1P)
WORLD
MULTIDISCIPLINARY PLANTS-IMPORTANCE UMDBOT103 4 (T)
AND PROPAGATION
SKILL NURSERY AND USEBOT104 2 (1T + 1P)
ENHANCEMENT GARDENING
SECOND MAJOR ECONOMIC BOTANY AND UMJBOT201 4 (3T + 1P)
PLANT CONSERVATION
MINOR UTILIZATION AND UMIBOT202 4 (3T + 1P)
CONSERVATION OF
PLANTS
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN UMDBOT203 4 (T)
BOTANY
SKILL BIOFERTILIZERS USEBOT204 2 (1T + 1P)
ENHANCEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
Examination
Credits Contact Hours Units Duration (hours) Weightage (Marks)
Theory 03 45 I to IV 1½ 03 15 60
Practical 01 30 V 1½ 3½ 10 15
Objectives:
This paper will give an overview of the plant and microbial world to the students and
help them understand the interrelationships and evolutionary pathways among them.
Learning outcomes:
The course will acquaint the students with the diversity of microbial and plant
kingdom. General life cycle, reproduction and economic importance of most of the groups will
be covered. The knowledge will help the students appreciate and tap the economic significance
of the major microbial and plant groups.
2.1 Algae-Distribution, habitat, thallus organization, cell structure, pigments and reserve
food, general reproduction, life cycle and economic importance (in brief).
2.2 Fungi- Occurrence, general characteristics, cell structure, reproduction, life cycle and
economic importance (in brief).
2.3 Lichen-Morphology, types and reproduction; economic importance.
2.4 Mycorrhiza-General account, types and significance.
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UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
Unit-V: Practicals
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UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
End Semester University Examination (Total Marks: 60; syllabus to be covered: 100%)
The question paper will have 2 sections. Section ‘I’ will be compulsory having four
questions of 3 marks each and spread over the entire theory syllabus (one from each unit
i.e., Units I to IV). The questions will be short answer type having answers not
exceeding 50 to 70 words. Section ‘II’ will have eight long answer type questions, two
from each unit. Each question will be of 12 marks. The candidates will be required to
answer one question from each unit.
Mid Semester Assessment Test (Total Marks: 15; syllabus to be covered: up to 50%)
Fifteen (15) marks for theory paper in a subject reserved for internal assessment shall
have one long answer type question of 7 marks and four short answer type questions of
2 marks each.
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UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
Suggested Readings
1. Bhatnagar, S.P. and Moitra, A. (1996). Gymnosperms. New Age International (P) Ltd
Publishers, New Delhi, India.
2. Campbell, N.A., Reece J.B., Urry, L.A., Cain, M.L., Wasserman, S.A. Minorsky, P.V.
and Jackson, R.B. (2008). Biology, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, USA. 8th edition.
3. Coulter, J.M. (1851). Morphology of Angiosperms (Morphology of Spermatophytes.
Part-II ). Nebu press, pp 376.
4. Khan, A.S. (2017). Flowering Plants: Structure and Industrial Products. Wiley; 1st
edition, United Kingdom, pp 344.
5. Kumar, H.D. (1999). Introductory Phycology. Affiliated East-West Press, Delhi.
6. Lee, R.E. (2008). Phycology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. 4th edition.
7. Pelczar, M.J. (2001). Microbiology, 5th edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Co, New Delhi.
8. Prescott, L.M., Harley J.P., Klein D. A. (2005). Microbiology, McGraw Hill, India. 6th
edition.
9. Rashid, A. (1998). An Introduction to Bryophytes. Vikas publishing House, pp 308.
10. Sahoo, D. (2000). Farming the ocean: seaweeds cultivation and utilization. Aravali
International, New Delhi.
11. Vanderpoorten, A. and Goffinet, B. (2009). Introduction to Bryophytes. Cambridge
University Press, pp 303.
12. Vashistha, P.C., Sinha, A.K. and Kumar, A. (2010). Pteridophyta. S. Chand. Delhi, India.
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UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
Examination
Credits Contact Hours Units Duration (hours) Weightage (Marks)
Mid- End Mid- End
semester semester semester semester
Theory 03 45 I to IV 1½ 03 15 60
Practical 01 30 V 1½ 3½ 10 15
Objectives:
This paper will give an overview of the plant and microbial world to the students and
help them understand the interrelationships and evolutionary pathways among them.
Learning outcomes:
The course will acquaint the students with the diversity of microbial and plant
kingdom. General life cycle, reproduction and economic importance of most of the groups will
be covered. The knowledge will help the students appreciate and tap the economic significance
of the major microbial and plant groups.
2.1 Algae-Distribution, habitat, thallus organization, cell structure, pigments and reserve
food, general reproduction, life cycle and economic importance (in brief).
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
2.2 Fungi- Occurrence, general characteristics, cell structure, reproduction, life cycle and
economic importance (in brief).
2.3 Lichen-Morphology, types and reproduction; economic importance.
2.4 Mycorrhiza-General account, types and significance.
Unit-V: Practicals
5.4 Study of various types of Gymnosperms and monocots and dicots with the help of
specimens collected from local areas during field trips.
5.5 Electron micrographs/Models of viruses.
5.6 Gram staining in bacteria.
5.7 Types of Bacteria from temporary/permanent slides/photographs and by Gram staining
technique; electron micrographs of bacterial reproduction, Binary Fission and
Conjugation.
End Semester University Examination (Total Marks: 60; syllabus to be covered: 100%)
The question paper will have 2 sections. Section ‘I’ will be compulsory having four
questions of 3 marks each and spread over the entire theory syllabus (one from each unit
i.e., Units I to IV). The questions will be short answer type having answers not
exceeding 50 to 70 words. Section ‘II’ will have eight long answer type questions, two
from each unit. Each question will be of 12 marks. The candidates will be required to
answer one question from each unit.
Mid Semester Assessment Test (Total Marks: 15; syllabus to be covered: up to 50%)
Fifteen (15) marks for theory paper in a subject reserved for internal assessment shall
have one long answer type question of 7 marks and four short answer type questions of
2 marks each.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
Suggested Readings
1. Bhatnagar, S.P. and Moitra, A. (1996). Gymnosperms. New Age International (P) Ltd
Publishers, New Delhi, India.
2. Campbell, N.A., Reece J.B., Urry, L.A., Cain, M.L., Wasserman, S.A. Minorsky, P.V.
and Jackson, R.B. (2008). Biology, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, USA. 8th edition.
3. Coulter, J.M. (1851). Morphology of Angiosperms (Morphology of Spermatophytes.
Part-II ). Nebu press, pp 376.
4. Khan, A.S. (2017). Flowering Plants: Structure and Industrial Products. Wiley; 1st
edition, United Kingdom, pp 344.
5. Kumar, H.D. (1999). Introductory Phycology. Affiliated East-West Press, Delhi.
6. Lee, R.E. (2008). Phycology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. 4th edition.
7. Pelczar, M.J. (2001). Microbiology, 5th edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Co, New Delhi.
8. Prescott, L.M., Harley J.P., Klein D. A. (2005). Microbiology, McGraw Hill, India. 6th
edition.
9. Rashid, A. (1998). An Introduction to Bryophytes. Vikas publishing House, pp 308.
10. Sahoo, D. (2000). Farming the ocean: seaweeds cultivation and utilization. Aravali
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
Examination
Credits Contact Hours Units Duration (hours) Weightage
Mid End Mid End
semester semester semester semester
Theory 03 45 I to IV 1½ 03 15 60
Objectives:
The course has been framed to familiarize students with the importance of plants for
sustenance of our planet in general and mankind in particular. It also aims to educate them
about different modes of plant reproduction.
Learning outcomes:
The course will teach the students importance of plants and the diversity of their
methods of propagation. Insights gained therein will help them to bring the economically
important taxa under effective cultivation.
1.1 Diversity in habit (herb, shrub and tree) and habitat (terrestrial and aquatic) with respect
to altitude (temperate, tropical, sub-tropical and alpine).
1.2 Diversity in forms and body organisation.
1.3 Diversity of plant adaptation.
1.4 Concept of evolution and speciation.
2.1 Plants and their role in climate stability (soil fertility, prevention of soil erosion,
availability of Oxygen, Carbon sequestration, pollution control).
2.2 Plants as source of food (Wheat, Maize, Rice, Mango, Jamun, Rajmah, Apple,
Bottlegourd and Fenugreek) ‒ general description, botanical names and parts used.
2.3 Plants as source of fodder (Clover, Oak, Bhimal) and timber (Pine, Deodar, Shisham and
Teak) ‒ general description, botanical names and parts used.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
2.4 Plants as source of medicine (Quinine, Belladona, Sarpgandha and Foxglove), essential
oils (Lemon-grass and Lavender) and beverages (Tea and Coffee) ‒ general description,
botanical names and parts used.
3.1 General account of asexual means of reproduction; Concept of Apomixis and its main
types.
3.2 Natural and artificial means of vegetative propagation; advantages and limitations.
3.3 Propagation by bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes, runners, stolons and suckers – general
account.
3.4 Propagation by cutting, layering, grafting and budding – basic concepts.
End Semester University Examination (Total Marks: 60; syllabus to be covered: 100%)
The question paper will have 2 sections. Section ‘I’ will be compulsory having four
questions of 3 marks each and spread over the entire theory syllabus (one from each unit
i.e., Units I to IV). The questions will be short answer type having answers not
exceeding 50 to 70 words. Section ‘II’ will have eight long answer type questions, two
from each unit. Each question will be of 12 marks. The candidates will be required to
answer one question from each unit.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
Mid Semester assessment Test (Total Marks: 15; syllabus to be covered: up to 50%)
Fifteen (15) marks for theory paper in a subject reserved for internal assessment shall
have one long answer type question of 7 marks and four short answer type questions of
2 marks each.
Suggested readings
1. Bhojwani, S.S., Bhatnagar, S.P. and Dantu, P.K. (2018). The embryology of
angiosperms. (6th edition). Vikas Publishing House, Noida.
2. Coulter, J.M. (1851). Morphology of Angiosperms (Morphology of Spermatophytes.
Part-II). Nebu press, pp 376.
3. Johri, B.M. and Srivastava, P.S. (2013). Reproductive Biology of Plants. Springer
Science and Business Media, pp 320.
4. Khan, A.S. (2017). Flowering Plants: Structure and Industrial Products. Wiley; 1st
edition, United Kingdom, pp 344.
5. Kochhar, S.L. (2016). Economic Botany. Cambridge University Press, pp 680.
6. Nanda, K.K. and Kochar V.K. (1985). Vegetative Propagation of Plants. Kalyani
Publishers, New Delhi.
7. Ramawat, K.G. et al. (2014). Reproductive Biology of Plants. CRC Press, Boca Raton.
8. Sadhu, M.K. (1999). Plant Propagation. New Age International (P) Limited Publishers,
New Delhi.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
Examination
Credits Contact Hours Units Duration (hours) Weightage (Marks)
Mid End Mid End
semester semester semester semester
Theory 01 15 I to II ½ 2½ 05 20
Practical 01 30 III 01 2½ 05 20
Objectives:
The course aims to make students understand the theoretical and practical details of
nursery and gardening. Knowledge so gained will provide them with the means for their self-
employment and also of others.
Learning outcomes:
The students will be able to distinguish and choose the plant species amenable for
nursery and gardening. They can develop their own nursery for livelihood and marketing
purposes. The course will also equip the students with the basic skill needed to design and lay
gardens.
2.1 Seed dormancy ‒ causes and methods of breaking it; seed germination, types and factors
affecting it.
2.2 Vegetative propagation, artificial and natural methods; Concept of soilless cultivation with
special reference to aeroponics and hydroponics.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP‒2020)
UG SEMESTER‒I
(For the examinations to be held in the years December 2022, 2023, 2024)
Unit-III: Practicals
End Semester University Examination (Total Marks: 20; syllabus to be covered: 100%)
The question paper will have 2 sections. Section ‘I’ will be compulsory having four
questions of 2½ marks each and spread over the entire theory syllabus (two from each unit
i.e., Units I and II). The questions will be short answer type having answers not exceeding
30 to 60 words. Section ‘II’ will have four long answer type questions, two from each unit.
Each question will be of 5 marks. The candidates will be required to answer one question
from each unit.
Suggested readings
Examination
Credits Contact Hours Units Duration (hours) Weightage (Marks)
Mid End Mid End
semester semester semester semester
Theory 03 45 I to IV 1½ 03 15 60
Practical 01 30 V 1½ 3½ 10 15
Objectives:
This course has been framed for enhancing the knowledge of students about the
important plant resources and their sustainable utilization. Understanding the origin and
domestication of plants will help the students appreciate the need to conserve.
Learning outcome:
The course will familiarize students with origin and utilization of plants. The students
will be able to understand and appreciate the value of plants as sources of food, fodder, spices
and drugs. The students will become aware of the need to conserve, build confidence among
them towards sustainable use of plants and enable them to design strategies for their effective
conservation.
2.1 Food and fibre plants-Botany and utility of Wheat, Maize, Rice, Cotton and Jute.
2.2 Pulses (Black mung, Rajmash and Kulth) – distribution and cultivation in India and food
value.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
2.3 Spices and condiments – Botany and utility of Cumin, Asafoetida, Fennel, Coriander,
Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger, Turmeric and Cardamom.
2.4 Vegetables and fruits-Botany and utility of Turnip, Bitter gourd, Lady Finger, Apple
Mango and Walnut.
Unit–V: Practicals
5.1 Determination of the percentage of conservation value of soil and water for herbaceous
community.
5.2 Determination of seed viability of medicinal plants by tetrazolium chloride test and its
correlation with threat status.
5.3 Comparison of the germplasm diversity in economic traits of locally available vegetables.
5.4 Determination of the percentage of species association using Jaccard’s index.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
End Semester University Examination (Total Marks: 60; syllabus to be covered: 100%)
The question paper will have 2 sections. Section ‘I’ will be compulsory having four
questions of 3 marks each and spread over the entire theory syllabus (one from each unit
i.e. Units I to IV). The questions will be short answer type having answers not exceeding
50 to 70 words. Section ‘II’ will have eight long answer type questions, two from each unit.
Each question will be of 12 marks. The candidates will be required to answer one question
from each unit.
Mid Semester Assessment Test (Total Marks: 15; syllabus to be covered up to: 50%)
Fifteen (15) marks for theory paper in a subject reserved for internal assessment shall have
one long answer type question of 7 marks and four short answer type questions of 2 marks
each.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
1. Attendance 2
2. Practical Test 5
3. Daily performance based on practical work done 3
Suggested readings:
12. Swaminathan, M.S. and Kocchar, S.L. (1989). Plants and Society. MacMillan
Publication Ltd., London.
13. Vardhana, R. (2009). Economic Botany. Sarup Book Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi.
14. Walter, K.S. and Gillett, H.J. (1998). 1997 IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants.
IUCN, the World Conservation Union, IUCN, Gland. Switzerland and Cambridge,
U.K.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
Examination
Credits Contact Hours Units Duration (hours) Weightage (Marks)
Mid End Mid End
semester semester semester semester
Theory 03 45 I to IV 1½ 03 15 60
Practical 01 30 V 1½ 3½ 10 15
Objectives:
This course has been framed for enhancing the knowledge of students about the
important plant resources and their sustainable utilization. Understanding the origin and
domestication of plants will help the students appreciate the need to conserve.
Learning outcome:
The course will familiarize students with origin and utilization of plants. The students
will be able to understand and appreciate the value of plants as sources of food, fodder, spices
and drugs. The students will become aware of the need to conserve, build confidence among
them towards sustainable use of plants and enable them to design strategies for their effective
conservation.
2.1 Food and fibre plants-Botany and utility of Wheat, Maize, Rice, Cotton and Jute.
2.2 Pulses (Black mung, Rajmash and Kulth) – distribution and cultivation in India and food
value.
2.3
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
2.4 Spices and condiments – Botany and utility of Cumin, Asafoetida, Fennel, Coriander,
Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger, Turmeric and Cardamom.
2.5 Vegetables and fruits-Botany and utility of Turnip, Bitter gourd, Lady Finger, Apple
Mango and Walnut.
Unit–V: Practicals
5.1 Determination of the percentage of conservation value of soil and water for herbaceous
community.
5.2 Determination of seed viability of medicinal plants by tetrazolium chloride test and its
correlation with threat status.
5.3 Comparison of the germplasm diversity in economic traits of locally available vegetables.
5.4 Determination of the percentage of species association using Jaccard’s index.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
End Semester Qualifying Examination (Total Marks: 60; syllabus to be covered: 100%)
The question paper will have 2 sections. Section ‘I’ will be compulsory having four
questions of 3 marks each and spread over the entire theory syllabus (one from each unit
i.e. Units I to IV). The questions will be short answer type having answers not exceeding
50 to 70 words. Section ‘II’ will have eight long answer type questions, two from each unit.
Each question will be of 12 marks. The candidates will be required to answer one question
from each unit.
Mid Semester Assessment Test (Total Marks: 15; syllabus to be covered up to: 50%)
Fifteen (15) marks for theory paper in a subject reserved for internal assessment shall have
one long answer type question of 7 marks and four short answer type questions of 2 marks
each.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
1. Attendance 2
2. Practical Test 5
3. Daily performance based on practical work done 3
Suggested readings:
11. Swaminathan, M.S. and Kocchar, S.L. (1989). Plants and Society. MacMillan
Publication Ltd., London.
12. Walter, K.S. and Gillett, H.J. (1998). 1997 IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants.
IUCN, the World Conservation Union, IUCN, Gland. Switzerland and Cambridge,
U.K.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BOTANY
(MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSE)
Examination
Credits Contact Hours Units Duration (hours) Weightage (Marks)
Mid End Mid End
semester semester semester semester
Theory 03 45 I to IV 1½ 03 15 60
Objectives:
The course has been designed to make students of different disciplines understand,
appreciate and value the significance plant resources hold in our lives and welfare. It will also
motivate them to process, propagate and value-add plant products and establish them into
small scale industrial units.
Learning outcome:
This course exposes students to the practices used for growing, multiplying, value
adding and maintaining economically important plant species. Knowledge acquired thereof
will help them in setting up their own small business enterprises.
1.1 Essential components of human nutrition; concept of human disorders due to nutritional
deficiencies, concept of rabi (Wheat) and kharif (Rice) crops.
1.2 Cereals- Rice and Wheat, nutritional value, agro-technology, products and long term
storage.
1.3 Legumes- Pea and Soybean, nutritional value, agro-technology, products and long term
storage.
1.3.1 Fodder crops- types (conserved forage, compound feed, crop residues, freshly cut forage)
and their storage.
2.1 Fruits- types, nutritional value, preservation and storage; Agro-technology and market
trends of Mango and Amla.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BOTANY
(MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSE)
End Semester University Examination (Total Marks: 60; syllabus to be covered: 100%)
The question paper will have 2 sections. Section ‘I’ will be compulsory having four
questions of 3 marks each and spread over the entire theory syllabus (one from each unit
i.e., Units I to IV). The questions will be short answer type having answers not exceeding
50 to 70 words. Section ‘II’ will have eight long answer type questions, two from each unit.
Each question will be of 12 marks. The candidates will be required to answer one question
from each unit.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BOTANY
(MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSE)
Mid Semester Assessment Test (Total Marks: 15; syllabus to be covered up to: 50%)
Fifteen (15) marks for theory paper in a subject reserved for internal assessment shall have
one long answer type question of 7 marks and four short answer type questions of 2 marks
each.
Suggested readings
1. Bedi, Y.S., Dutt, H.C. and Kaur, H. (2011). Plants of Indian System of Medicine (Vol. I
&II). Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.
2. Bose, T.K. and Som, M.G.V. (1986). Vegetable crops in India. Naya Prokash, Calcutta
3. Bose, T.K. (1985). Fruits of India tropical and subtropical. Naya Prokash, Calcutta.
4. Chandel, K.P.S., Shukla, G. and Sharma, N. (1996). Biodiversity in Medicinal and
Aromatic Plants in India- Conservation and Utilization. National Bureau of Plant Genetic
Resources, New Delhi.
5. Furry, S.M. and Viemont, V.M. (1935). Home Dyeing with Natural Dyes. Thresh
Publications. California.
6. Hanson, H., Borlaug, N.E. and Anderson, R.G. (1982). Wheat in the Third World.
Westbiew Press, Colorado.
7. Jadhav, D. (2009). Medicinal Plants of India. Vol. 1-3. Scientific Publishers, India.
8. NIIR Board (2004).Cultivation of Fruits, Vegetables and Floriculture. NIIR.
9. JindalKent, N.L. (1983). Technology of Cereals (3rd Edn). Pergamon Press, Oxford.
10. Kochar, S.L. (2009). Economic Botany in the Tropics. 3 rd Edn. MacMillan Publishers
Ltd.
11. Maiti, R.K. and Singh R.K. (2006). An Introduction to Modern Economic Botany.
Agrobios (India).
12. Metcalfse, D.S. and Elkins, D.M. (1980). Crop Production: Principles and Practices (IV
ed.). Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc. New York.
13. Pradhan, S. (1995). Economic Botany. Har Anand Publication, New Delhi.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BOTANY
(MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSE)
14. Radhakrishnan, T., Anandaraja, N., Ramasubramanian, M., Nirmala, L. and Israel,
M.T. (2009). Traditional Agricultural Practices: Applications and Technical
Implementations. New India Publishing Agency, India.
15. Sharma, O.P. (1996). Hill’s Economic Botany. Tata McGraw Hill’s, Noida.
16. Singh, R. (1969). Fruits. National Book Trust, India.
17. Vardhana, R. (2009). Economic Botany. Sarup Book Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
18. Verma, V. (2009). Textbook of Economic Botany. Ane Books Pvt. Ltd, India.
19. West, R.B. (1999). Practical Gardening in India. Discovery publishing House, New
Delhi.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
Syllabus for FYUG Program in
BOTANY (under CBCS as per NEP-2020)
UG SEMESTER‒II
(For the examinations to be held in the years May 2023, 2024, 2025)
BIO FERTILIZERS
(SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE)
Examination
Credits Contact Hours Units Duration (hours) Weightage (Marks)
Mid End Mid End
semester semester semester semester
Theory 01 30 I to IV ½ 2½ 5 20
Practical 01 15 V 1 2½ 5 20
Objectives:
The course introduces the students to the world of bio fertilizers which is quite relevant
in the face of chemical fertilizers ruining the fertility of our agricultural fields. Bio fertilizers
are harmless, replenish the soils and maintain their fertility over long periods of time.
Therefore, a course on their types, preparation, and importance is the need of the hour.
Learning outcome:
The students will learn about different microbial sources of bio fertilizers. They will
understand the role of nitrogen fixing organisms in soil fertility and will be practically trained
to make Bio fertilizers. This in turn will enable them to start their own enterprise of a bio
fertilizer brand.
BIO FERTILIZERS
(SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE)
Unit‒III: Practicals
End Semester University Examination (Total Marks: 20; syllabus to be covered: 100%)
The question paper will have 2 sections. Section ‘I’ will be compulsory having four
questions of 2½ marks each and spread over the entire theory syllabus (i.e., Units I and II;
two from each unit). The questions will be short answer type having answers not
exceeding 30 to 60 words. Section ‘II’ will have four long answer type questions, two
from each unit. Each question will be of 5 marks. The candidates will be required to
answer one question from each unit.
BIO FERTILIZERS
(SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE)
1. Attendance 1
2. Practical Test 2
3. Daily performance based on practical work done 2
Suggested Readings
BIO FERTILIZERS
(SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE)
12. Subbha Rao, W.S. (1982). Bio fertilizers in Agriculture and Forestry. Oxford
and IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi.
13. Subha Rao, N.S. (2000). Soil Microbiology, Oxford & IBH Publishers, New
Delhi.
14. Tandon, H.L.S. (1992). Fertilizers, Organic Manures, Recyclable Wastes and
Biofertilizers. Fertilizer Development and Consultation Organization, New
Delhi.
15. Tandon, H.L.S. (2011). Bio fertilizers and Organic Fertilizers. Fertilizer
Development and Consultation Organization, New Delhi.
16. Tate, R.L. (2012). Soil Microbiology (Second edition). Wiley India Pvt Ltd; pp
532.
17. Vayas,S.C, Vayas, S. and Modi, H.A. (1998). Bio-fertilizers and organic Farming
Akta Prakashan, Nadiad
18. Yadav, A.N. (2021). Production Technology for Bio agents and Bio fertilizers-A
Laboratory Manual. Eternal University, Himachal Pradesh.
19. Rai M.K. (2005). Handbook of Microbial Bio fertilizers. The Haworth Press Inc.,
New York.