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Hor 100/Agr 252 Introduction/ Fundamentals Of Horticulture Question Paper
Hor 100/Agr 252 Introduction/ Fundamentals Of Horticulture
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Education And Extension|Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture|Bachelor Of Science In Horticulture
Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers
Exam Year:2014
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER MAIN EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HORTICULTURE,AGRICULTURE EXTENSION AND AGRICULTURE
HOR 100/AGR 252 INTRODUCTION/ FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: Answer ALL questions
1.Give 6 examples each of the following:
a) Cut flower crops exported by Kenya (3 marks)
b) Vegetables in the Brassicaceae family (3 marks)
c) Fruits in Rutacea family (3 marks)
d) Measures taken to prevent/ control soil _ borne diseases (3 marks)
e) Measures taken to reduce soil Salinity (3 marks)
f) Culinary herbs and spices. (3 marks)
g) Crops grown under long day lengths in Kenya (2 marks)
2.Explain what you understand by the following terms as applied to horticulture
a) Topiary Art (2 marks)
b) Vernalization (3 marks)
c) Food miles. (3 marks)
d) Global GAP. (3 marks)
e) Cation exchange capacity (3 marks)
f) Soil structure. (3marks)
g) Solarization. (3 marks)
3.Briefly explain significance of the following for successful horticultural crop production
a)Carbon dioxide enrichment (5 marks)
bTrichoderma. (5 Marks)
c) Winter period (5 marks)
d) Cold frames (5 marks)
4.His Excellency Joseph Nanok, the Governor of Turkana is wooing investors to initiate cut flower production in his county.He wants investors to take advantage of the abundant water from the recently discovered aquifer and from the many rivers flowing into Lake Turkana,abundant and cheap labour supply,improved security and the International Airport in Lokichoggio
a) Describe challenges that the cut flower venture is likely to face. (6 marks)
b) Give a physiological explanation for these challenges (6 marks)
c) Outline the measures that can be taken to correct these challenges. (8 marks)
5. Mr Cheruiyot,a tomato farmer in Chepkoilel area bright his soil sample for analysis in the soil science lab.The results of the analysis were as follows:pH 4.2,Available Phosphorus 6.5 ppm and Nitrogen 0.35%
a) Give an interpretation of this analysis. (4 marks)
b) Describe how Mr.Cheruyot's tomatoes would look like,if he chose to plant without amending the soil. (4 marks)
c) Give a physiological explanation of the appearance of the Crop. (6 marks)
d) Explain what Mr.Cheruiyot needs to do,to improve his crop productivity. (6 marks)
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