Ahs2203:Principles Of Horticulture Question Paper
Ahs2203:Principles Of Horticulture
Course:Bachelor Of Horticulture
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE 30 MARKS
(a) What key characteristics distinguish horticultural crops from field crops? (4Marks) (b) Why is it necessary to know methods of regulating the growth of seedlings in nursery?(2Marks) (c) How can soil water status be determined? (4Marks) (d) Briefly discuss the key strategies you would use in management of insect pests and diseases in horticultural crops. (4Marks) (e) Cold chain is key to Postharvest handling of horticultural crops. Explain. (4Marks) (f) What do you understand by the term vernalization and how does it influence seed production in Kenya? (3Marks) (g) How can long day horticultural crops be produced in Kenya? (2Marks) (h) Describe the use of interplant competition to regulate plant growth in horticultural crops. (4Marks) (i) Outline the importance of regulating plant movement from one country to another. (3Marks)
QUESTION TWO 20 MARKS
Water supply during horticultural crops production contributes greatly to production costs.
(i) What strategies would you use to keep the water costs low? (12Marks) (ii) Outline the key mechanisms of drought tolerance among crops. (8Marks)
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QUESTION THREE MARKS
(a) What impact will global warming have on horticultural crops? (8Marks) (b) How does light intensity influence horticultural production. (6Marks) (c) Explain the following terms: (i)Phototropism (ii) Chilling injury (6Marks)
QUESTION FOUR 20MARKS
(a) Discuss ways in which plant growth is regulated during horticultural crops production. (14Marks) (b) Outline three key challenges facing horticulture in Kenya and suggest solutions. (6Marks)
QUESTION FIVE 20MARKS
(a) Regulating plant movement is necessary to protect the horticultural industry. Discuss. (12Marks) (b) What role does horticulture play in human nutrition? (8Marks)
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