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CPN610S - CROP PRODUCTION - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2022 |
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un n Am I BI A IVER s ITY
OF SCIEnCE AnOTECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,APPLIEDSCIENCEAND NATURAL RESOURCES
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
QUALIFICATION CODE: 078HOR
COURSE: Crop production
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: CPN610S
DATE: June 2022
SESSION: June
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S):
MODERATOR:
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Mr. C. L. Akashambatwa
Dr G. Kangueehi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Type clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Examination question paper
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES (Including 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 is the division in horticulture which deals with vegetables and grapes called
respectively?
[2]
1.4. Identify the three different categories of markets found under 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. Describe fully pollination and fertilization in Zea mays.
[5]
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. Name and discuss various ways of obtaining nitrogen requirement in a maize field. [8]
3.2. Discussfully 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]
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Question 4
4.1. There are two basic types of plant propagation in fruit tree production. Name them and
briefly explain them.
[6]
4.2. Describe the different developmental stages of 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. Briefly explain the four (4) factors that have an influence on the tillering ability of a wheat
cultivar.
[8]
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