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Crop 541: Crop Production Question Paper

Crop 541: Crop Production

Course:Master Of Science 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, APRIL, 2013
UNIT TITLE : CROP PRODUCTION
UNIT CODE : CROP 541

TIME: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions in section A and three questions in Section B.
SECTION A
Question One
Define the following terms and phrases (10 Marks)
Aerial culture
Organic farming
Carbon sequenstration
Humus
Question Two
Write short notes on (20 Marks)
Integrated aquicture
Effects of climate change on agriculture
Importance of ecological agriculture
Define yield plateau with special emphasis on genetic engineering.

Question Three
Write short notes on agronomy of maize (zeamays) (10 Marks)
SECTION B
Question Four
Jane wanted to grow rice in a quarter ha. The recommended seed rate was 40Kg/ha. The seed had 85% germination and 4% unfilled grain. Compute the required weight of seed to be soaked for planting.
An experimental plot if 1,000m2 will be fertilized with 100-40-40. Given urea 45% 16-20-0 and muriate of potash 60% K2O. How much of each fertilizer material is needed?
Question Five
What precaution must be taken when applying herbicides?
Question Six
Why are yields of cereals low in the tropics as compared to temperate (green triaple) countries?

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