Crop 542: Crop Stress Physiology Question Paper
Crop 542: Crop Stress Physiology
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 STRESS PHYSIOLOGY
UNIT CODE : CROP 542
TIME: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions in section A and three questions in Section B.
SECTION A
Question One
Write short notes on;
Turgor pressure
Stress torelance
Biotic stress
Leaf abscission
Question Two
What is the effect of excessive heating and which parts of the plants are mainly affected?
Question Three
Describe the effects of water shortage in the life of a given crop.
SECTION B
Question One
Discuss in detail the influence of two biotic and abiotic factors in the yield of a named cereal.
Question Five
Show the differences between heat shock and heat stress.
Question Six
What are the anatomical features that enhance crops like rice to survive under water logged conditions?
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