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CPN610S - CROP PRODUCTION - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2024 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVER s I TY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,NATURALRESOURCESAND APPLIEDSCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCESAND AGRIBUSINESS
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HORTICULTURE
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BHOR
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: CPN610S
COURSE NAME: CROP PRODUCTION
DATE: JUNE 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
FIRSTOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER{S) Mr. C. L. Akashambatwa
MODERATOR: DR. E. Mowa
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALLthe questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. Examination question paper
2. Answering book
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Excluding this front page)
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Question 1
1.1. Explain what horticulture is.?
[2]
1.2. Name at least any four of the horticulture division/branches
[4)
1.3. What are the divisions in horticulture which deal with vegetables and grapes called,
respectively?
[2]
1.4. Identify the three different categories of markets found under the vegetable industry
[3]
1.5. There are various ways in horticulture on how vegetables are classified, list all the
classifications as taught in class
[7]
Question 2
2.1. Fully describe pollination and fertilization in Zea mays
[SJ
2.2. Explain the different tillage practices.
[6]
2.3. Fully explain tillage implements used for agronomic purposes and their purposes. [4]
2.4. Pearl Millet is of economic value to Namibia, discuss the new varieties developed after
independence and list the characteristics obtained with the improved varieties
[6]
Question 3
3.1. Explain how lettuce should be stored and transported after harvesting
[8]
3.2. Fully discuss the climatic requirements of cowpeas.
[10)
3.3. Briefly explain the economic importance of sunflower.
[6]
3.4. Why is Pearl millet widely adapted to extreme environments?
[2]
Question 4
4.1. There are two basic types of plant propagation in fruit tree production. Name them and
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briefly explain them
[6]
4.2. Fully describe the stages of development of the deciduous fruit tree
[9]
4.3. Fully describe Banana's climatic, soil, and fertiliser requirements
[8]
4.4. Describe the sowing methods of Banana
[4]
4.6. Name and discuss various ways of obtaining nitrogen requirement in a maize field. [8]
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