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Recommended Study Materials for UPSC Botany Optional Subject Exam
1. Plant Anatomy and Embryology:
- Plant Anatomy by B.P. Pandey
- Plant Anatomy by R.K. Sinha
- Plant Embryology by B.M. Johri
2. Plant Physiology:
- Plant Physiology by Taiz and Zeiger
- Plant Physiology by Pandey and Sinha
- Plant Physiology by Salisbury and Ross
3. Plant Pathology:
- Plant Pathology by G.N. Agrios
- Plant Pathology by R.S. Mehrotra
- Plant Pathology by P.D. Sharma
4. Genetics and Molecular Biology:
- Genetics by Gardner, Simmons, and Snustad
- Molecular Biology of the Gene by Watson, et al.
- Genetics by P.K. Gupta
5. Ecology and Environmental Botany:
- Ecology by Odum
- Ecology and Environment by P.D. Sharma
- Ecology and Environment by P.D. Singh
6. Economic Botany:
- Economic Botany by S.L. Kochhar
- Economic Botany by Verma and Agarwal
- Economic Botany by B.P. Pandey
7. Biotechnology:
- Biotechnology by B.D. Singh
- Biotechnology by R.C. Dubey
- Biotechnology by U. Satyanarayana
Additional Tips:
- Apart from these books, it is recommended to refer to previous years' question papers and solve mock tests to practice time management and improve answer writing skills.
- Take notes while studying to revise important concepts easily.
- Refer to scientific journals and research papers to stay updated with the latest developments in the field of Botany.
- Join online forums or discussion groups to interact with fellow aspirants and gain insights and additional study materials.
- Make use of online resources such as EduRev to access study materials, notes, and practice questions shared by toppers and experts in the field.