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Ahs 2308:Temperature Fruit Production Question Paper

Ahs 2308:Temperature Fruit Production

Course:Bachelor Of Horticulture

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

QUESTION ONE 30 MARKS
(a) Distinguish between tropical, sub-tropical and temperate climate zones. (3Marks) (b) Differentiate between eco-dormancy and endo-dormancy. (4Marks) (c) Describe the term ‘rest’ and ‘quiescence’ in relation to temperate fruit production. (4Marks) (d) Define the following terms: (i) Heat degree units (2Marks) (ii) Chilling requirements (2Marks) (iii) Chilling units (2Marks) (e) Differentiate between a vine crop and fruit tree and give two (2) examples of each. (4Marks) (f) Enumerate five (5) cultural practices in apple fruit production. (5Marks) (g) Differentiate between plant hormones and growth regulators. (2Marks) (h) State four asexual methods of propagating temperate fruits. (2Marks)
QUESTION TWO 20 MARKS
(a) As a result of huge quantities of grapes imports in Kenya, the government has introduced incentives to investors’ wishing to establish vineyards in the country. As a horticultural consultant advice on the following: (i) Factors to be considered when selecting the vineyard location. (4Marks) (ii) Cultivar selection. (4Marks)
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(iii) Factors to consider when establishing the vineyard. (4Marks) (iv) Management practices necessary during production. (8Marks)
QUESTION THREE 20 MARKS
Describe the four (4) temperate climate seasons and how they influence fruit growth and development. (20Marks)
QUESTION FOUR 20 MARKS)
Discuss the role of the following plant hormones in temperate fruit production:
(i) ABA (5Marks) (ii) GA (5Marks) (iii)Auxins (5Marks) (iv) Cytokinins (5Marks)
QUESTION FIVE 20 MARKS
(a) Discuss the term ‘alternate bearing’ in apple production. (5Marks) (b) Discuss strawberry production. (15Marks)

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