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Crop 240 : Principles Of Crop Production Question Paper

Crop 240 : Principles Of Crop Production 

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2014



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2014 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : CROP 240
UNIT TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS




INSTRUCTIONS

Answer all the Questions in Section A and any Two in Section B

SECTION A

Answer all Questions

Question One

Discuss the meaning of the following terms;

Mono cropping
Multiple cropping
Allelopathy
Solarization
Precision Agriculture

Question Two
Discuss various biotic factors affecting plant growth and development. (10 Mks)

Question Three
Discuss the examples of injuries caused by extreme temperatures to plants. (10 Mks)

SECTION B

Answer Two Questions

Question Four

Discuss the soil related factors which affect plant growth and development.

(10 Mks)

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of multiple cropping.

(10 Mks)

Question Five

Discuss how a farmer can use cultural and biological methods to control pests and diseases in the farm.

(10 Mks)

Discuss the different tillage systems while discussing their advantages and disadvantages.

(10 Mks)

Question Six
Discuss in detail the different plant propagation methods. (20 Mks)




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