Aht 3111 Introduction To The Horticultural Industry Question Paper
Aht 3111 Introduction To The Horticultural Industry
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Horticulture
Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE
OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HORTICULTURE)
(REGULAR )
COURSE CODE: AHT 3111
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO THE HORTICULTURAL
INDUSTRY
DATE: 22/4/2013 TIME: 14.00-16.00PM
DURATION: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper contains TWO sections.
2. Answer ALL questions in section A (Compulsory) and ANY other Two
questions in section B.
3. Write all answers in the booklet provided.
OASISOF KNOWLEDGE
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (TOTAL 40 MARKS)
Q.1) Define the following:
A. Horticulture (2 marks)
B. Nursery Management (2 marks)
C. Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) (2 marks)
Q.2) Explain the following:
A. Role of Horticulture in the Kenyan economy (4 marks)
B. International trade in horticultural produce (3 marks)
C. Greenhouse farming in Kenya (3 marks)
D. Irrigation systems used in horticultural farming (4 marks)
Q.3) Discuss the contribution of horticulture to the following:
A. Food security and nutrition (3 marks)
B. Mental health (3 marks)
C. Climate change mitigation (4 marks)
Q.4) Discuss the mandate of the following institutions in relation to Horticulture
A. FPEAK (3 marks)
B. HCDA (2 marks).
C. KEPHIS (3 marks)
D. Ministry of Agriculture (2 marks)
SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS ( TOTAL 30 MARKS)
Q5. Discuss in detail the Kenyan floriculture sub sector under the following topics:
a) Production area and production systems (10 marks)
b) Market destinations and value (5 marks)
Q6. Discuss the Agricultural Product Value Chain in horticulture (15 marks)
Q7. Job opportunities in horticulture include self employment in production, marketing, design,
contracting and maintenance. Discuss a horticultural enterprise that you could operate in a specific branch of horticulture. (15 marks)
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