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Agr0120:Principles Of Crop Production Question Paper

Agr0120:Principles Of Crop Production

Course:Diploma In Agriculture

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2011

QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the importance of crop production in our economy. (10 Marks) (b) Outline the merits and demerits of weeds. (6 Marks) (c) Describe the purpose of secondary tillage. (4 Marks) (d) Explain the following categories of fertilizers: (i) Complete inorganic fertilizers (ii) Slow-release fertilizers (4 Marks) (e) Describe the following terminologies as used in crop production: (i) Relay cropping (ii) Multiple cropping (6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (15 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the importance of pruning. (10 Marks) (b) Outline five basics of when and how to prune. (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (15 MARKS)
(a) Discuss three methods of grafting. (9 Marks) (b) State the advantages of grafting. (6 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR – (15 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the edaphic factors that influence crop production. (10 Marks) (b) Describe two methods of fertilizers placement (5 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (15 MARKS)
(a) What is seed inoculation? (2 Marks) (b) Describe the procedure for seed inoculation (5 Marks) (c) Discuss the factors that determine plant population. (8 Marks)

Agr0120:Principles Of Crop Production Question Paper

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