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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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