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CPN610S - CROP PRODUCTION - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022 |
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nAm I BIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE AnD TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,APPLIEDSCIENCESAND NATURAL RESOURCES
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BHOR
LEVEL: 6
COURSE: Crop production
COURSE CODE: CPN610S
DATE: July 2022
SESSION: July
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY/ SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S): Mr C. L. Akashambatwa
MODERATOR: Dr G. Kangueehi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALLthe questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Examination paper.
2. Examination script.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES (Including this front page)
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Question 1
1.1. Identify and fully explain the problem observed in the picture below, and explain how it
can be prevented
[10)
1.2. What is staking in horticulture and what is its purpose?
[4)
1.3. Describe fully the climatic and soil requirements of lettuce.
[10)
1.4. Explain how lettuce should be stored and transported after harvesting.
[7)
1.5. Distinguish between deciduous and evergreen fruit trees.
[5]
Question 2
2.1. Give six (6) objectives of pruning.
[6]
2.2. Describe the soil requirements of papaya fruit.
[3]
2.3. Name three seedless grapes produced in Namibia, and mention the location of
production.
[4)
2.4. What is training of a grapevine?
[5]
2.5. Describe the soil requirements of Okra.
[5]
Question 3
3.1. Differentiate between aggregate and multiple fruit and give examples of each.
[4)
3.2. Describe the soil requirements of Asparagus.
[5]
3.3. List the stages of fruit development in pome and stone fruits
[10)
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3.4. What are the requirements of a successful cross pollination in fruit trees?
[4)
3.5. When is pruning of fruit trees mostly done and why during that time of the year? [6]
3.6. Describe the soil requirements of sweet potato.
[6]
3.7. Describe the soil requirements for grapes production.
[3]
3.8. Name the fruit that originate from one ovary and give three examples of this fruit. [3]
TOTAL MARKS [100)