CSIR NET UNIT 6 SYLLABUS
SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY - PLANT
Under CSIR NET UNIT 6 one can find topics like - photosynthesis, respiration, nitrogen
metabolism, plant hormones, sensory photobiology, solute transport, photoassimilate
translocation, secondary metabolites, and stress physiology in plants. Topics include light
harvesting complexes, nitrogen assimilation, hormone effects, and plant responses to various
stresses.
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CSIR NET UNIT 6 Topics
A) Photosynthesis - Light harvesting complexes
- Mechanisms of electron transport
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- Photoprotective mechanisms
- CO2 fixation - C3, C4, and CAM pathways
B) Respiration and - Citric acid cycle
Photorespiration
cN - Plant mitochondrial electron transport and ATP
synthesis
- Alternate oxidase
- Photorespiratory pathway
C) Nitrogen Metabolism - Nitrate and ammonium assimilation
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- Amino acid biosynthesis
D) Plant Hormones - Biosynthesis, storage, breakdown, and transport
- Physiological effects and mechanisms of action
E) Sensory Photobiology - Structure, function, and mechanisms of action of
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phytochromes, cryptochromes, and phototropins
- Stomatal movement
- Photoperiodism and biological clocks
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F) Solute Transport and - Uptake, transport, and translocation of water, ions,
Photoassimilate Translocation solutes, and macromolecules
- Transpiration
- Mechanisms of loading and unloading of
photoassimilates
G) Secondary Metabolites - Biosynthesis of terpenes, phenols, and nitrogenous
compounds
- Roles of secondary metabolites
H) Stress Physiology - Responses of plants to biotic (pathogen and insects)
and abiotic (water, temperature, and salt) stresses
Study tips for CSIR NET UNIT 6: Utilize visual aids for understanding complex pathways, focus
on key steps in photosynthesis and respiration, create flashcards for hormone actions, and
relate stress responses to specific physiological changes. Regularly practice with diagrams and
models to reinforce concepts.
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