Get premium membership and access revision papers, questions with answers as well as video lessons.

Got a question or eager to learn? Discover limitless learning on WhatsApp now - Start Now!

Aht 3111 Introduction To The Horticultural Industry Question Paper

Aht 3111 Introduction To The Horticultural Industry

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Horticulture

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE
OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HORTICULTURE)
(REGULAR )
COURSE CODE: AHT 3111
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO THE HORTICULTURAL
INDUSTRY
DATE: 22/4/2013 TIME: 14.00-16.00PM
DURATION: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper contains TWO sections.
2. Answer ALL questions in section A (Compulsory) and ANY other Two
questions in section B.
3. Write all answers in the booklet provided.
OASISOF KNOWLEDGE
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (TOTAL 40 MARKS)

Q.1) Define the following:
A. Horticulture (2 marks)
B. Nursery Management (2 marks)
C. Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) (2 marks)

Q.2) Explain the following:
A. Role of Horticulture in the Kenyan economy (4 marks)
B. International trade in horticultural produce (3 marks)
C. Greenhouse farming in Kenya (3 marks)
D. Irrigation systems used in horticultural farming (4 marks)

Q.3) Discuss the contribution of horticulture to the following:
A. Food security and nutrition (3 marks)
B. Mental health (3 marks)
C. Climate change mitigation (4 marks)

Q.4) Discuss the mandate of the following institutions in relation to Horticulture
A. FPEAK (3 marks)
B. HCDA (2 marks).
C. KEPHIS (3 marks)
D. Ministry of Agriculture (2 marks)

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS ( TOTAL 30 MARKS)

Q5. Discuss in detail the Kenyan floriculture sub sector under the following topics:
a) Production area and production systems (10 marks)
b) Market destinations and value (5 marks)

Q6. Discuss the Agricultural Product Value Chain in horticulture (15 marks)

Q7. Job opportunities in horticulture include self employment in production, marketing, design,
contracting and maintenance. Discuss a horticultural enterprise that you could operate in a specific branch of horticulture. (15 marks)

Aht 3111 Introduction To The Horticultural Industry Question Paper

More Question Papers

Popular Exams