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CPN610S - CROP PRODUCTION - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2023 |
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nAm I BIA u nlVE RS ITV
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,NATURAL RESOURCESAND APPLIEDSCIENCES
SCHOOLOF AGRICULTUREAND NATURALRESOURCESSCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURALSCIENCESAND AGRIBUSINESS
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF SCIENCEIN HORTICULTURE
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BHOR
LEVEL: 7
COURSECODE: CPN610S
COURSENAME: CROPPRODUCTION
SESSION:
JUNE 2023
PAPER:
THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS:
100
FIRSTOPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S} Mr. C. L. Akashambatwa
MODERATOR: Dr G. N. Kangueehi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. Examination question paper
2. Answering book
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF 3 PAGES{Including this front page)
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Question 1
1.1. Define the term Agronomy.
[2]
1.2. Name the four categories of crops found under Agronomy, and list two examples of crops under
each category.
[8]
1.3. Why is climate knowledge important in Agronomy sphere?
[2]
1.4. Maize is a "controlled crop in Namibia" what does it means?
[2]
1.5. A potential investor seeks your guidance on establishing a 20-thousand-hectare farm to produce
maize in Arandis town of Namibia. What will be your advice to the investor?
[4]
(18)
Question 2
2.1. Fully describe pollination and fertilization in Zea mays.
[4]
2.2. Pearl Millet is of economic value to Namibia, discuss the new varieties developed after
independence and list the characteristics obtained with the improved varieties.
[4]
2.3. Name and discuss various ways of obtaining nitrogen requirement in a maize field.
[8]
2.4. Briefly explain the economic importance of sunflower.
[4]
2.5. Why is Pearl millet widely adapted to extreme environments?
[3]
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Question 3
3.1. Identify and fully explain the problem in the picture below and explain how it can be prevented.
[10]
3.2. What is staking in horticulture and what is its purpose?
[2]
3.3. Distinguish between deciduous and evergreen fruit trees.
[5]
3.4. Give six (6) objectives of pruning.
[6]
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Question 4
4.1. Name three seedless grape cultivars produced in Namibia and mention the location of production.
[4]
4.2. What is training of a grapevine?
[5]
4.3. Differentiate between aggregate and multiple fruit and give examples of each.
[4]
4.4. List the stages of fruit development in pome and stone fruits.
[10]
4.5. What are the requirements of a successful cross pollination in fruit trees?
[4]
4.6. When is pruning of fruit trees done (in Namibia) and why during that time of the year?
[6]
4.7. Name the fruit category that originates from one ovary and give two examples of this fruit. [3]
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TOTAL [100]
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