Crop 541:Advance In Crop Stem Physiology Question Paper
Crop 541:Advance In Crop Stem Physiology
Course:Master In Agricultural&Rural Development
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DECEMBER, 2013
UNIT TITLE : ADVANCES IN CROP PRODUCTION
UNIT CODE : CROP 541
TIME: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION
Answer all questions in section A and two others in section B
SECTION A (40 marks)
Question One 20 Marks)
Define the following term
Agronomy
Horticulture
Humus
Carbon sequestration
Mycotoxins
Question Two
Why is agricultural productivity low in the tropics as compared to temperate countries? (8 marks)
Question Three
With special reference to sorghum and striga weed show the economic and environmental importance of integrated pest management (12 marks)
SECTION B (60 Marks)
Question Four
Discuss the importance of photosynthesis in crop production and the importance of plant population per unit area
Question Five
With special reference to maize show the economic importance of post-harvest technology
Question Six
Nutrition and crop protection are very important aspect of crop production. Discuss
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