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SCP621S - SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION - 1ST OPP - NOV 2022 |
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nAmlBIA untVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE AnD TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,APPLIEDSCIENCEAND NATURAL RESOURCES
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BAGA
LEVEL:NQF Level 6
COURSE:Sustainable crop production
COURSECODE:SCP621S
DATE: November 2022
PAPER:Theory
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
FIRSTOPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S): I Mr C. L. Akashambatwa
MODERATOR: I Mr. R. Kamukuenjandje
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF 2 PAGES
(INCCLUDING 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
[38]
1.1. List the categories of vegetables under botanical classification and give two examples of
crops per category.
[10]
1.2. When establishing a seedbed, what factors do you have to take into considerations? And
briefly explain each.
[10]
1.3. What are some of the advantages of transplanting and when should it be done? [5]
1.4. Describe the soil requirements of tomato crop fully.
[5]
1.5. Fully describe Blossom end rot deformation in tomato plant and how can it be controlled?
[8]
Question 2
[35]
2.1. There are two basic types of plant propagation in fruit tree production. Name them and
briefly explain them.
[6]
2.2. Fully describe the stages of development of the deciduous fruit tree.
[9]
2.3. Fully describe Banana's climatic, soil, and fertiliser requirements.
[8]
2.4. Describe the sowing methods of Banana.
[4]
2.5. Name the four categories of crops found under Agronomy, and list two examples of crops
under each category.
[8]
Question 3
[27]
3.1. A potential investor seeks your guidance on establishing a 20-thousand-hectare farm to
produce maize in Arand is town of Namibia. What will be your advice to the investor? [6]
3.2. Fully describe pollination and fertilization in Zea mays.
[5]
3.3. 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]
3.4. Name and discuss various ways of obtaining nitrogen requirement in a maize field. [8]
3.5. Why is Pearl millet widely adapted to extreme environments?
[2]
TOTAL MARKS [100]