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Ahs 2301:Tropical And Subtropical Fruits Production. Question Paper

Ahs 2301:Tropical And Subtropical Fruits Production.

Course:Bachelor Of Horticulture

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
a) Explain the role and functions of the following beds in a fruit nursery. i) Germination beds ii) Seedling beds iii) Transport beds iv) Storage beds
( 8 Marks) b) Explain the factors you would consider when establishing a fruit tree nursery. ( 6 Marks) c) Explain the role of pollination and pollinizers and the best strategies in orchard layout with regard to Androgyous, monouos and divecious fruits. ( 10 Marks) d) Describe the common mango varieties grown in Kenya. ( 6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO ( 20 MARKS)
a) Explain how the following types of climates related to fruit production. (10 Marks)
i. Tropical climate ii. Sub-tropical climate iii. Mediterranean climate iv. Equatorial climate b) Discuss Banana under the following;
i. Botanical description ii. Ecological requirements iii. Propagation and plant improvement
( 10 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE ( 2O MARKS)
a) Describe grafting procedures in citrus fruits ( 7 Marks) b) Describe the common diseases associated with Avocados (persea Americana) ( 6 Marks) c) Explain the objectives of fruit trees pruning and give the main type of pruning ( 7 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Explain how you would prepare planting holes and transplant fruit trees in a orchard 10 Marks) b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of suing polythene bags for fruit seedling potting. ( 10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE ( 20 MARKS)
Explain the operations and activities that you would undertake when establishing a papaya

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