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Hort 261: Floriculture Question Paper

Hort 261: Floriculture

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
HORT 261: FLORICULTURE
STREAMS: BSC. AGED Y3S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The paper contains Section A and B
2. Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any TWO from Section B
3. Marks for each question are indicated in parenthesis ()
4. Total Marks = 70

SECTION A: (30 MARKS)

1. Explain the essence of the following practices in the specified cut flowers:

(a) Bending in roses [3 Marks]

(b) Thinning in Alstroemeria [2 Marks]

2. State two symptoms of damage and two control measures of the following pest and
disease of economic importance in flower production.

(a) Red spider mites. [4 Marks]

(b) Powder Mildew under greenhouse production [4 Marks]

3. Discus any six factors that affect post harvest life of cut flowers. [12 Marks]

4. Outline steps followed in cormel treatment for Gladiolus propagation. [5 Marks]

SECTION B: (40 MARKS)

5. Discuss factors that have contributed to the success of the floriculture industry in Kenya. [20 Marks]

6. Give a detailed outline of the main cultural practices carried out in Carnation production. [20 Marks]

7. The European Union market is concerned over indiscriminate use of Agrochemicals in all export produce. Most cut flower growers have to conform to practices towards achieving maximum residue levels (MRLs). If you were a manager in one of the export farms in Kenya what practices would you adopt to achieve this? [20 Marks]

Hort 261: Floriculture Question Paper

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