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Iph 2205: Post Harvest Pathology Question Paper

Iph 2205: Post Harvest Pathology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2012/2013
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

IPH 2205: POST HARVEST PATHOLOGY

DATE: AUGUST, 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and Any Other TWO Questions.

SECTION A

Question One

a) Define the following terminologies:

i. Pathogen [1 mark]
ii. Canning [1 mark]

b) Explain the post harvest storage considerations of cauliflower for tomatoes.
[3 marks]

c) Describe the transportation requirements for fruits and vegetables after harvest for tomatoes. [3 marks]

d) Explain the purpose of sanitation as applied to fruits and vegetable.

e) Identify the effects of cooling on quality of fruits and vegetables. [3 marks]

f) Explain the infection entry of pathogen on apples causing deterioration. [3 marks]

g) Describe the post harvest handling of pawpaw. [3 marks]

h) Explain the effects of production practices on Lettuce. [3 marks]
i) Identify any 3 pre-cooling methods applied on fruits and vegetables. [3 marks]

i) Identify the effects of ethylene on fruits and vegetables. [3 marks]

SECTION B – ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS

Question Two

Discuss the controls and prevention of post harvest diseases on fruits and vegetables.
[20 marks]
Question Three

Discuss the major deteriorations on fruits and vegetables and their causes and controls.

Question Four

Describe the post harvest operations on Apple fruits. [20 marks]

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