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Agro 102: Principles Of Crop Production Question Paper

Agro 102: Principles Of Crop Production

Course:Bachelor Of Science (Agricultural Education & Extension)

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA
UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION & EXTENSION)

AGRO 102: PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION

STREAMS: BSc. AGED Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 7/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

SECTION A:
Answer all questions (30 Marks)

Q1. Differentiate between the following terms as relates to crop production

(a) Sequential cropping and relay cropping [2 marks]
(b) Training and pruning [2 marks]
(c) Pre-plant incorporated and pre-emergent plant herbicides [2 marks]

Q2. Write short notes on the following terms

(a) Physiological maturity and economic maturity [2 marks]
(b) Economic injury level and economic threshold as relates to integrated pest
management strategy in crop pest control method. [2 marks]

Q3. (a) Explain why shifting cultivation cropping system would be referred to as self-
sustaining as compared to the static systems of cultivation. [3 marks]

(b) Outline three management strategies than can be utilized by farmers to overcome unfavorable temperature conditions in crop production. [3 marks]

(c) Briefly describe factors in a plant that may affect nutrient absorption in a plant.
[4 marks]

Q4. (a) Discuss the role of agriculture in the economy of Kenya. [5 marks]

(b) Giving examples, outline the effects of temperature in the major plant process.
[5 marks]

SECTION B:
Answer 2 questions only (40 Marks)

Q5. Discuss crop rotation as a management strategy to increased crop production by a small holder farmer. [20 marks]

Q6. (a) Write short notes on breeding for pest resistance in crops. [4 marks]

(b) Discuss the principles used in crop protection. [16 marks]

Q7. Describe in detail integrated pest management (IPM) as a viable insect pest control strategy. [20 marks]

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