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Agri 54I:Advance In Crop Stem Physiology Question Paper

Agri 54I:Advance In Crop Stem Physiology 

Course:Master In Agricultural&Rural Development

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

END OF TRIMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, MAY, 2012
UNIT TITLE : ADVANCE IN CROPS STEM PHYSIOLOGY
UNIT CODE : AGRI 54I/547


TIME: 3 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer all the questions in section A and two others in section B.

SECTION A

Question One
Define the following terms and phrases. (12mks)

Strain
Stress tolerance
Alkalinity
Turgor pressure

Question Two

Write out modes on leaf abscission.

(8mks)

Effects of water stress on growth of plant

(10mks)

Question Three
Describe the adaptation that plants use to protect leaf against excessive heating. (10mks)

SECTION: Answer two questions only. (60 marks)

Question Four

What is the difference between heat shock and heat stress?

Question Five

Describe how air pollution is a threat to agriculture.

Question Six

Describe the anatomical features that enable water plants (rice) to survive under waterlogged conditions.






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