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SCP621S - SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION - 2ND OPP - JAN 2023 |
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nAm I BI A univ ERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,APPLIEDSCIENCEAND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAND NATURALRESOURCESSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BAGA
LEVEL:NQF Level 6
COURSE:Sustainable crop production
COURSECODE:SCP621S
DATE:January 2023
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
SECONDOPPORTUNITY/SUPPLEMENTARYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S): I Mr C. L. Akashambatwa
MODERATOR: I Mr. R. Kamukuenjandje
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF 3 PAGES
(INCLUDING THIS FRONT PAGE)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. Examination paper.
2. Examination script.
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Question 1
1.1. Identify and fully explain the problem in the picture bellow, and explain how it can be
prevented
[10]
1.2. What is staking in horticulture and what is its purpose?
[4]
1.3. Fully describe 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]
[36]
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]
[23]
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]
3.4. What are the requirements of a successful cross pollination in fruit trees?
[4]
3.5. When is pruning of fruit trees done and why during that time of the year?
[6]
[29]
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Question 4
4.1. List five different types of maize.
[S]
4.2. List five environmental factors that can influence the pollination and fertilization
process in cereal crop production.
[S]
4.3. Explain why legume crops are important in crop rotation with other crops and give one
examples of a legume crop.
[2]
[12]
TOTAL MARKS [100]