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Hort 111: Principles And Practices Of Horticulture Question Paper

Hort 111: Principles And Practices Of Horticulture

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Education

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION

HORT 111: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF HORTICULTURE

STREAMS: BSc. AGED Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 14/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL questions in Section A and any other Two in Section B

SECTION A: (TOTAL 30 MARKS)

1. (a) Briefly discuss the factors that led to the decline of agriculture in Kenya in
1990’s. [5 marks]

(b) What policies govern the horticulture sector in Kenya? [4 marks]

2. Briefly discuss on ways used to classify vegetable crops, giving specific examples of vegetables. [6 marks]

3. (a) Define the following terms:

- Environmental horticulture [1 mark]
- Pome fruits [1 mark]
- Garden [1 mark]
- Perennial crop [1 mark]
- Spices [1 mark]

(b) Briefly discuss the criteria used to classify horticultural cropping
systems. [4 marks]

4. Explain the functions of primary nutrients in plants. [6 marks]
SECTION B: (TOTAL 40 MARKS)

5. Discuss factors that have led to the success of the horticultural industry in Kenya.
[20 marks]

6. Describe the Environmental factors affecting the growth of plants. [20 marks]

7. Discuss on crop rotation highlighting its advantages and disadvantages. [20 marks]

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