Sbt2300:Plant Ecology Question Paper
Sbt2300:Plant Ecology
Course:Bachelor Of Crop Protection
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
(a) Distinguish between the following: (i) Primary succession and Secondary succession (4Marks) (ii) Species diversity and species abundance (4Marks) (iii) Stratification and vernulerization (4Marks) (b) With examples name any six plant dispersal strategies. (6Marks) (c) Outline the strategies used by plants to avoid herbivory. (7Marks) (d) Explain the adaptations of mangroves to their ecosystem. (5Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
Discuss the major vegetation types found in East Africa . (20Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
Discuss the factors that influence the distribution and abundance of plants in an ecosystem. (20Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
Describe the different types of plants based on their adaptations. (20Marks)
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