Hort 032: Fruit Production Question Paper
Hort 032: Fruit Production
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : HORT 031
UNIT TITLE : FRUIT PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
This paper has two sections Section I and section II. Answer all the questions in section I and only two questions in section II
SECTION I
Question One
State and explain briefly four points showing that fruit production is important in the Kenyan economy. (8mks)
Question Two
Mention four ecological requirements of:
Mango
(4mks)
Apple
(4mks)
Question Three
Name and describe briefly two pests and two diseases of:
Banana
(4mks)
Pears
(4mks)
Question Three
Explain briefly four things one must pay attention to in the maintenance of an orchard. (8mks)
Question Four
Describe one value addition technology used for fruits. (8mks)
SECTION II
Question Six
Diseases and insect pests constitute a major constraint to fruit production. Discuss five ways in which diseases and pests can be controlled. (15mks)
Question Seven
Mention and explain five reasons why "Site selection" is an important step in fruit production. (15mks)
Question Eight
Discuss five factors which may cause fruit trees to fail to bear fruits. (15mks)
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