Hor 420:Fruit Crops Question Paper
Hor 420:Fruit Crops
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture|Bachelor Of Science In Horticulture
Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers
Exam Year:2018
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HORTICULTURE; AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE
HOR 420:FRUIT CROPS
INSTRUCTIONS; ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Q1. Botanically, fruits are classified according to the attachment of the receptacle in relation to the attachment of the calyx, number of ovaries forming the fruit, and the nature, structure of the ovary wall. Based on this, classify the following fruits :- Loquats, Mulberry, Raspberry, Avocadoes, Mangoes,Tangarines ,Plums, Apples, Grapefruits, and Gooseberry. (10 marks)
Q2. Kamau, a farmer in Timboroa complains that he receives low yields from his one acre crop of apples despite the area's favourite climate and sufficient supply of nutrition which he supplies the crop. As an extension officer posted to his area, advice him on what he needs to do to improve the yield. (15 marks)
Q3.Training is the most important production practices in Ovacado trees .
a) outline why it is important to carry out correct training. (2 marks)
b) state the most appropriate training technique used for avocado. (3 marks)
c) By use of appropriate illustrations, describe how one can carry out this. ( 10marks)
Q4.You have won a contract to supply 50,000 sweet orange seedlings of the best quality to Uasin Gishu County. Describe how you would accomplish this task. (15 marks)
Q5. Give me 6 hours to cut a tree, and I will spend 4 hours sharpening the axe. Explain how this saying applies to fruit farming, and describe the steps involved in sharpening the axe. ( 15marks)
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