Question Bank 3 Economic BotanyDrug Yielding Plants Dr

Question Bank 3 Economic Botany-Drug Yielding Plants Dr. Amit Saha. Assistant Prof. Stage- III in Botany Surendranath College, Kolkata Dr. Amit Saha, Snc

• State the systematic position of Cinchona. • Give the biological sources of Cinchona plant. • State the geographical source of Cinchona plant. • Write a short note on conditions favorable for the cultivation of Cinchona. • Name the country from which Cinchona has originated.

• Write a short note on morphology of Cinchona plant with suitable sketches. • Write a note on collection and preparation of Cinchona cultivation. • Discuss the cultivation and processing of Cinchona. • State the uses and health hazards of Cinchona plant.

• Name the important alkaloids found In Cinchona. • Which soil is suitable for the growth of Cinchona? • State the age at which the Cinchona plants are selected for harvesting. • What type of fruit is found in Cinchona plant.

State the systematic position of Digitalis. Give the biological sources of Digitalis plant. State the geographical source of Digitalis plant. Write a short note on conditions favorable for the cultivation of Digitalis. • Name the native country of Digitalis. • •

• Write a short note on morphology of Digitalis plant with suitable sketches. • Write a note on collection and preparation of Digitalis cultivation. • Discuss the cultivation and processing of Digitalis. Comment on its storage. • State the uses and health hazards of Digitalis plant.

• Name the important alkaloids found In Digitalis. • Which soil is suitable for the growth of Digitalis? • Why are the leaves of Digitalis stored in air tight containers? • What type of fruit is found in Digitalis plant. • What is dogoxin?