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Advanced Seed Science And Technology Question Paper

Advanced Seed Science And Technology

Course:Master Of Agricultural Engineering

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

ADVANCED SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 29TH DECEMBER 2010
TIME: 2.00 P.M. - 5.00 P.M.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER FOUR (4) OUT OF FIVE (5) GIVEN. EACH QUESTION WILL EARN
25 MARKS

1.
(a)
“What you sow is what you reap!” Discuss this statement with respect to seed
technology.
(15 marks)

(b)
If you were a seed control officer, what quality control attributes would you
be looking for in cereals?
(10 marks)
2.
(a)
Discuss Kenya’s status of seed law, regulations and plant breeders’ rights.

(10 marks)

(b)
Discuss in detail the connection between seed deterioration and seed
longevity.
(5 marks)

(c)
Indicate why the seed trade is international and elaborate of the role of the
various international organizations facilitating movement of seeds across
international borders.
(10 marks)
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3.
Based on your understanding of seed technology, discuss in details future careers in
seed industry.
(25 marks)
4.
Using a case study of your choice, discuss public-private partnerships in seed
distribution and marketing.

(25 marks)
5.
Describe in details the various protocols involved in evaluation, development, release
and registration of improved varieties of food crops in Kenya and the East African
region.
(25 marks)

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