Hort 024 :Nursery Stock Production Question Paper
Hort 024 :Nursery Stock Production
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2015
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2015 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : HORT 024
UNIT TITLE : NURSERY STOCK PRODUCTION
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all the Questions in Section A and any Two in Section B
SECTION A
Question One
Explain the procedure of transplanting seedling to permanent locations. (10 Mks)
Question Two
Discuss the different types of planting media that can be used in a nursery. (10 Mks)
Question Three
Name and explain the sociological and economical factors involved in nursery site choice. (10 Mks)
SECTION B
Question Four
Write short and precise notes on the following systems of raising seedlings while giving in pros and cons.
Bare-root system
Container raised system
Plugs (seedling trays).
(20 Mks)
Question Five
Who are the key players in a nursery industry and what are their function and roles.
(10 Mks)
Discuss the various factors to consider when selecting a nursery site.
(10 Mks)
Question Six
Discuss the different ways nurseries can be classified. (20 Mks)
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