Hort 016:Vegetable Production Question Paper
Hort 016:Vegetable Production
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
VEGETABLE PRODUCTION (HORT 016) 1ST TRIMESTER 2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : HORT 016
UNIT TITLE : VEGETABLE PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions in Section A and two questions in Section B.
SECTION A
Question One
Discuss four reasons why it is important to choose carefully what to grow when planning vegetable production.
(6 Marks)
Discuss four advantages of producing seedlings of vegetables in a nursery rather than planting seeds directly in the field.
(6 Marks)
Mention and explain briefly four things to pay attention to during the harvesting of vegetables.
(6 Marks)
List four ecological requirements of French beans and state the effect produced when each requirement is not met.
(6 Marks)
Name two pests and two diseases of cabbages and give the major visible signs produced by each pest or disease.
(6 Marks)
SECTION B
Question Two
Write ten-points short notes about onions. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss the ecological requirements, establishment, harvesting and post harvest handling of asparagus. (20 Marks)
Question Four
Mention and explain briefly any ten points about harvesting, storage, processing and marketing of carrots. (20 Marks)
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