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Agro 351: Annual Crops Question Paper

Agro 351: Annual Crops

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Education

Institution: Igembe Campus question papers

Exam Year:2012

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION)

AGRO 351: ANNUAL CROPS

STREAMS: B.Sc. (AGED) Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 13/12/2012 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer all questions in Section A.
• Choose two out of the 3 questions in Section B.
• Marks for each question are indicated in brackets at the end of each question.
• Total marks = 70.

SECTION A:

1. Define the following terms:

(a) Annual crops [2 marks]
(b) Perennial crops [2 marks]
(c) Centre of origin of cultivated crops [2 marks]

2. Write short notes on the following:

(a) Economic importance of common beans [5 marks]
(b) Green revolution [5 marks]
(c) Genetic improvement in cassava in Africa [5 marks]
(d) Maize production systems in sub Saharan Africa [5 marks]

3. Citing relevant examples, categorize annual crops based on use. [5 marks]

4. Role of agriculture in the Kenya’s economic development. [7 marks]

SECTION B:

5. (a) Describe the economic importance of soy bean. [5 marks]

(b) Outline characteristics of soils that limit successful sunflower
production. [6 marks]

(c) Outline the key measures taken to control virus diseases in crop plants.
[4 marks]

6. (a) Describe the process of curing in processing of tobacco. [10 marks]

(b) Outline the economic importance of sweet potato in developing countries.
[5 marks]

7. Develop an integrated management package in cotton against Helicoverpa armigera.
[15 marks]

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