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Hor 431: Exotic Vegetable Production And Management. Question Paper

Hor 431: Exotic Vegetable Production And Management.

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture|Bachelor Of Science In Horticulture

Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers

Exam Year:2018

UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER REGULAR EXAMINATION
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE AND BACHELOR OF HORTICULTURE
HOR 431: EXOTIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT.
INSTRUCTIONS; ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS. 3HOURS
1. a) Define the following terms
I. Vegetable. (2marks)
II. Protandry. (2marks)
III. Vernalization. (2marks)
IV. Curing. ( 2marks)
b) Outline different patterns of vegetable production. (10 marks)
c) Highlight the similarities or unique characteristics of Cole crops. ( 7marks)
\ m bbage diseases under the following headings
I. Symptoms
II. Control measures. ( 20 marks)
b) Write short notes on Earthing up/ridging in Irish potatoes. (5 marks)
3. Write reference to onion production discuss the following;
a) Soil requirement. (5 marks)
b) Methods of propagation and planting. (10marks)
c) post harvest handling. ( 10 marks)
4.a) Outline the uses and nutritional status /values of French beans. ( 6 marks)
b) list down the good quality characteristics of French beans. ( 5marks)
c) Name five pests of French beans and highlight their signs and control measures. (13marks)
5.i )List down the preferred characteristics of tomatoes for processing. (5marks)
II)Write short notes on propagation and planting of tomatoes. (20 marks)
6.Briefly discuss the physiological disorders /non-pathogenic diseases of tomatoes. ( 25 marks)

Hor 431: Exotic Vegetable Production And Management. Question Paper

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