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Crop 241: Crop Protection Question Paper

Crop 241: Crop Protection 

Course:Master Of Science In Agricultural & Rural Development

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE : CROP 241
COURSE TITLE : CROP PROTECTION

TIME:2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the Questions carefully
Answer ALL Questions in Section A compulsory and ANY Other TWO Questions in Section B
SECTION A (30marks)
Question One
a) Define the following:
i) Plant protection. (2marks)
ii) Exclusion (2marks)
iii) Plant quarantine. (2marks)
b) Name the THREE regulations covering the importation of plant materials.
(4marks)
Question Two
Comment briefly on each of the following:
a) Roguing. (5marks)
b) Priming. (5marks)
Question Three
a) Name the TWO methods of insect classification. (4marks)
b) Name any SIX methods of fungal diseases control. (6marks)
SECTION B
Question Four
Briefly discuss the following:
a) Environmental conditions favoring disease pathogens infection.
(10marks)
b) i) Shallow cultivation. (5marks)
ii) Chemical weed control. (5marks)

Question Five
What are the general characteristics of the following types of weeds?
a) Annual weeds. (5marks)
b) Perennial weeds. (5marks)
Question Six
Give any TEN(10) methods of viruses transmition. (10marks)






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