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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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