#Question id: 10518
#Part-B Specialized Branches in Biotechnology
HC-toxin from the fungus Cochliobolus carbonum, which causes northern leaf blight disease, and inhibits
#Question id: 10519
#Part-B Specialized Branches in Biotechnology
Which of the following toxins derived from the fungus Cochliobolus carbonum inhibits specific histone deacetylases in maize?
#Question id: 10520
#Part-B Specialized Branches in Biotechnology
Which one of the following fungus causes infected rice shoots to grow much faster relative to uninfected plants and responsible for the “foolish seedling disease” of rice?
#Question id: 10521
#Part-B Specialized Branches in Biotechnology
Which is an example of a plant-derived DAMP found in tomato that is produced in response to wounding associated with herbivore activity?
#Question id: 10522
#Part-B Specialized Branches in Biotechnology
Mechanical barriers
provide a first line of defence against insect pests and pathogens, these
mechanical barriers developed by plants;
COLUMN A |
COLUMN B |
A. Thorns |
i) It can be found on the stem and petioles of
roses and are formed by the epidermis |
B. Spines |
ii) Found on a lemon tree (Citrus sp.) are
modified branches, as can be seen by their position in the axil of a leaf |
C. Prickles |
iii) Found on shoot and leaves of tomato (Solanum
lycopersicum) are derived from epidermal cells |
D. Trichomes |
iv) which are characteristic of cacti (Opuntia
spp.) in the New World, are modified leaves |
Match correctly following combination of barrier developed by plants ;
#Question id: 10523
#Part-B Specialized Branches in Biotechnology
Conifer resin ducts, which are found in the cortex and phloem, contain a mixture of diverse terpenoids, which are released immediately upon damage by herbivores such as;
a) monocyclic terpenes like- limonene and terpinolene
b) bicyclic monoterpenes- α-pinene and β-pinene
c) tricyclic sesquiterpenes- longifolene, caryophyllene, and δ-cadinene
d) tetracyclic terpenes- longifolene, tetra-terpinolene terpenoids are incorrect?