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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE COURSE CODE EXAMINATION TIME

BASIC LANDSCAPE PLANT AGR112 APRIL 2011 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES This question paper consists of four (4) parts PART A (20 Questions) PART B (10 Questions) PART C (2 Questions) PART D (4 Questions)

Answer ALL questions from all four (4) parts i) ii) iii) Answer PART A in the Objective Answer Sheet, Answer PART B in the True/False Answer Sheet. Answer PART C and PART D in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of: i) ii) iii) iv) the Question Paper an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty a True/False Answer Sheet - provided by the Faculty an Objective Answer Sheet - provided by the Faculty

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PART A 1. The purpose of germination test is to A. B. C. D. 2. protect the seeds from insect damage exposes the seeds to the environment determine the percentage of viable seeds none of the above

A good growing medium for plant seeds to grow must be A. B. C. D. drain well hold moisture be sterile All of the above

3.

In grafting, the plant that receives the scion is known as the A. B. C. D. stump stem stock branch

4.

In the commercial fertilizer mixture of 12:12:17 + TE, TE means A. B. C. D. top elements trace elements total essentials trace essentials

5.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of retail nursery? A. B. C. D. small scale sells fertilizers and pesticides covers an area of more than 3 hectares does not sell fruit seedlings

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The science and practice of growing spinach and cucumber is called A. B. C. D. Olericulture Floriculture Pomology Silviculture

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Which of the following is a succulent plant? A. B. C. D. Licuala spinosa Ixora javanica Samanea saman Aloe vera

8.

The two (2) most important things that human beings receive from plants are A. B. C. D. shade and food beauty and food oxygen and food food and clothing

9.

Fertigation is the application of fertilizers through the A. B. C. D. manuring pest control irrigation system pruning

10.

Certain plant nutrients are called macro nutrients because A. B. C. D. they are the first elements listed on the fertilizer bag they are plentiful in the soil plants use them in large amounts all of the above

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Scarification is A. B. C. D. a method to promote rooting a method for planting turf grass placing seeds in a moist medium a method for breaking the seed coat to promote germination

12.

A perfect flower contains both A. B. C. D. stamen and pistil sepal and petal stigma and pistil stamen and pollen

13.

Direct seeded plants are plant A. B. C. D. planted in the soil where they grow to saleable size sown in the flats sown on raised beds None of above

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The main purpose of mulching is to A. B. C. D. control plant disease increase plant growth maintain moisture of soil improve soil texture

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Wholesale nurseries are major consumers for the A. B. C. D. propagation nurseries retail nurseries landscape nurseries garden nurseries

16.

Crushed rock or pebbles are used in the terrarium as A. B. C. D. fertilizer added weight soil mixture drainage material occur when only one parent plant was involved in the pollination process. A. B. C. D. Asexual pollination Bisexual pollination Self pollination Cross pollination

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Which of the following is NOT an environmental functions of landscape? A. B. C. D. Increase the value of land Prevent the soil erosion Absorb the carbon dioxide Reduce extreme climatic condition

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The scientific name of Ketapang is A. B. C. D. Terminalia catappa Codieum sp Portulaca grand iflora Zygocactus truncates

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Which of the following is NOT a criteria of choosing turf grass? A. B. C. D. Appearance Soil condition Ability of maintenance Usage (20 marks)

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PARTB Write TRUE (T) or FALSE (F) for the statements below. 1. 2. The angiosperms can be divided into Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon. The horticulture and landscaping plants can be divided according to their usage, shape and growth patterns. Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) are examples of micronutrients. Leaves consist of petiole and blade. The two important factors in selection of nursery are physical and economical factors. Retail nurseries are the major consumer of landscape nursery plants. The repotting schedule depends on the types of plants, and the maintenance work done. Direct fertilizer is a fertilizer that contains only one element. Fertilization is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma. The most common turf grass used in Malaysia is Axonopus compressus. (10 marks)

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PARTC

QUESTION 1 Define the following terms; a) b) c) d) e) Hydroseeding Top dressing Sympodial orchid Crystalline fertilizer Pruning (10 marks) QUESTION 2 Fill in the blanks with the common and scientific names of the following ornamental plants. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Common Name Siantan Serangoon grass Tembusu Kenanga Ekor kucing Caesalpinia pulcherima Passiflora incarnata Codieum variegatum Delonix regia Portulacca grandiflora (10 marks) Scientific Name

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PARTD

QUESTION 1 a) Describe the importance of recreational horticulture and landscape in our life. (10 marks) Explain five (5) principle of landscape design. (10marks)

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QUESTION 2 a) Draw and label the main elements of a typical golf course area. (4 marks) b) Describe three (3) criteria in choosing turf grass. (3 marks) c) List activities in turf grass maintenance. (3 marks)

QUESTION 3 Define the following terms ; i) ii) iii) iv) v) Bonsai, Topiary, Terrarium. Rock garden, Landscaping. (10 marks)

QUESTION 4 List five (5) types of plant landscape classification with an example of each type. (10 marks)

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