Iph 2205: Post Harvest Pathology Question Paper
Iph 2205: Post Harvest Pathology
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2012/2013
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
IPH 2205: POST HARVEST PATHOLOGY
DATE: AUGUST, 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and Any Other TWO Questions.
SECTION A
Question One
a) Define the following terminologies:
i. Pathogen [1 mark]
ii. Canning [1 mark]
b) Explain the post harvest storage considerations of cauliflower for tomatoes.
[3 marks]
c) Describe the transportation requirements for fruits and vegetables after harvest for tomatoes. [3 marks]
d) Explain the purpose of sanitation as applied to fruits and vegetable.
e) Identify the effects of cooling on quality of fruits and vegetables. [3 marks]
f) Explain the infection entry of pathogen on apples causing deterioration. [3 marks]
g) Describe the post harvest handling of pawpaw. [3 marks]
h) Explain the effects of production practices on Lettuce. [3 marks]
i) Identify any 3 pre-cooling methods applied on fruits and vegetables. [3 marks]
i) Identify the effects of ethylene on fruits and vegetables. [3 marks]
SECTION B – ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS
Question Two
Discuss the controls and prevention of post harvest diseases on fruits and vegetables.
[20 marks]
Question Three
Discuss the major deteriorations on fruits and vegetables and their causes and controls.
Question Four
Describe the post harvest operations on Apple fruits. [20 marks]
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