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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