Semester Exam 

A page for predicted Semester Examination Questions & their discussion 

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QUESTIONS FOR THE SOIL AND AGRL MICROBIOLOGY 2022

1. Write an essay on the role of microbes in soil fertility.

2. Give an account on microbial association in phytosphere.

3. Describe in detail about the biogeochemical cycle.

4. Write a detailed account on mass production of blue green algae.

5. Write an essay on biological control of phytopathogens.

6. Write short notes on protozoans.

7. Briefly explain the nematodes.

8. Comments on microbe present in rhizosphere.

9. Explain about mycorrhizae and its types.

10. Briefly describe the nitrogenase.

11. Write an account on nitrogen fixation.  

12. Give an account on the application methods of biofertilizers.

13. Write short notes on quality guidelines for biofertilizers.

14. Write an account on biopesticide and their importance.

15. Give an account of biocontrol mechanism of Trichoderma sp.

16. Pseudomonas fluorescens as biocontrol agent.

17. Critical note on Disease suppressive soils.

18. Define biofertilizers and its types.

19. Steps in root nodule formation.

20. Describe about the organic matter decomposition.

21. Write short notes on bacteria and actinobacteria associated with soils.

22. Critically describe the fungi, their types and role in soil.

23. Explain about the PGPR.

24. Write short notes on microbes in phyllosphere.

25. Role of Blue green algae in enriching soil fertility.

26. Elucidate the important of Azolla in the rice ecosystem.