Hort 031: Fruit Production Question Paper
Hort 031: Fruit Production
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RD TRIMESTER 2013 EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : HORT 031
UNIT TITLE : FRUIT PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL the questions in Section A and any
TWO in Section B
SECTION A
Question One
List and explain briefly FIVE factors which may cause a fruit tree not to bear
fruits. (10marks)
Question Two
Mention FIVE ecological requirements of apples.
Describe FIVE measures or operations required in the establishment and management of mango orchards.
(10marks)
Question Three
Write down and explain briefly any FIVE points about harvesting and storage of passion fruits. (10marks)
SECTION B
Question Four
Discuss TEN points showing the importance of fruits. (20marks)
Question Five
List and discuss FIVE mistakes to avoid during the establishment of a commercial orchard which otherwise would have disastrous consequences.
(20marks)
Question Six
Select a fruit of your choice, state its English name and its Scientific name, state its ecological requirements, its propagation methods, its establishments and management operations and its harvest, storage, and processing.
(20marks)
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