A SYSTEMATIC STUDY ON THE GOLDEN AGRO GRANULAR FERTILIZER ON

DIFFERENT MEASURMENT AS A GROWING AID ON PECHAY PRODUCTION

AT MARASAT GRANDE , SAN MATEO, ISABELA

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A Research Proposal

Presented to the Institute of Agricultural Technology

Isabela State University San Mateo Campus

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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Introduction to Philippine Agriculture

Submitted by:

Krizzle Lynn Payne

May 2021
 Chapter I

Introduction

Background of the Study

With the continuous development of agricultural technology, farm inputs have retain among

farm owner on their agricultural needs. Today, innovation of fertilizer either organic or non-

organic are readily available in the market.

Moreover, with the continuous use of fertilizer such as organic and inorganic fertilizer could

be easily purchase from the market and other merchant dealer. Fertilizer play an important

role in providing crops with nutrients they need to grow and be harvested for nutritious food.

Due to its benefit, it sustain enough food to feed the worlds population.

The emergence of advance agricultural technologies, such as efficient fertilization methods,

are required to meet the global demand. Organic materials and fertilizers improve the soil

texture, allowing it to hold water, longer and increase the bacterial and fungal activity in the

soil. The importance of fertilizer and thus for both the national economy and the individual

farmer, is much that several countries have introduced as early as the end of the 19th century

legislative measures designed to control their production and use.

For example a scenario in San Mateo, Isabela where farmers frequently apply granule,

powder and liquid fertilizer in their farm in order to grow their crops and give a higher

production rate and a lucrative income.

In this context the researchers found out that with using fertilizer, farmers increase crop yield

and improves poor quality land. Thus farmer grow nutritious , healthy crops and sustain the

primary needs of the people.

1. How effective Golden Agro Granular Fertilizer on different measurement as a growing aid

on pechay production?

Objectives of the Study

Generally, this study will describe the effectiveness of Golden Agro Granular Fertilizer on

different measurement as a growing aid on pechay production. Specifically it aimed the

following:

1. Discover the quality of pechay applied with Golden-Agro Granular Fertilizer.

2. Evaluate its efficacy on different measurement and application.

Significance of the Study

This study will benefit the farmers of San Mateo for they will be informed about the

effectiveness of the Golden-agro Granular fertilizer as a growing aid on their pechay

production. Thus, they may know how effective applying this kind of fertilizer. Likewise, the

community who wants to plant pechay in their backyard will also be benefitted for they will

instruct how to apply this granular fertilizer and be inform how effective does this fertilizer.

As well as the future researchers for they will use this study as a basis fir farther researches

about application of the Golden-agro granular fertilizer as a growing aid on pechay.

Scope and Delimination of the Study

The study entitled “ a systematic study on the golden agro-granular fertilizers on different

measurement” will delimitation in Saranay, Aurora, Isabela.

This study will focus in describing the effect of golden agro-granular fertilizer as a growing

aid on pechay. It will also discuss about application and measurement of the fertilizer on
pechay production. It will not involve any fertilizer and other crop and it only focus on the

golden agro granular fertilizer as a growing aid on pechay.

Definition of Terms

To ensure the clarity of the discussion and to derive a clear concept of this, the following are

defined:

Pechay- an annual biennial herb scientifically known as Brassica rapa is a popular vegetable

in the Philippines. In this study it is a type of crops that tested in the application of Golden-

agro Granular fertilizer as a growing aid to determine its effectiveness.

Growing aid- an assist or support in undergoing natural development by increasing in size

and changing physically. In this study it is a type of fertilizer that added in pechay crops to

study its efficacy to the plants.

Systematic-done or acting according to a fixed plan or system. In this study it is a methodical

action to perceive the efficacy of Golden-agro granular fertilizer.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES

According to Bonnema et al., 2011; McGrath and Quiros, 1992. Brassica rapa L. has

important economic significance worldwide; however, the global distribution and complex

evolutionary history of this species make it difficult to study the genetic structure of its

population. The phenotypic diversity and subspecies of planting oilseeds, food and feed;

these subspecies include the morphological types of oil seeds oleifera (rapeseed), ssp.

dichotoma (brown sarson / thorium), ssp. Trilobites; ssp.Brine (beet); and Asian leafy

vegetable ssp. pekinensis (Chinese cabbage), ssp. chinensis (Bok-Choi), ssp. nipposinica

(mizuna / mibuna), ssp.rapifera (rapini / broccoli rabe), ssp. narinosa (tatsoy), ssp

parachinensis (choy sum) and ssp.perviridis (komatsuna). So far, there are not enough

samples in the research to determine the relationship between all morphological types,

especially oil seed morphological types, and there are still doubts about the contribution of

morphological types and geographic origin to population structure. The 18,272 SNP markers

in the global panel of 333 samples from the national Brapa germplasm system were evaluated

by sequencing, which includes 10 recognized subspecies.The genetic and phylogenetic

relationship of Chinese cabbage Brapa subspecies. Understanding these relationships is the

key to future genetic research and the improvement of the world's most important crops.

Introduction of Brassica.(Genome AA, 2n = 2x = 20) is an agriculturally important food crop

consisting of leafy vegetables, swollen tubers, and vegetable oil morphology (Cartea et al.,

2011). These subspecies include the ssp oilseed morphology. (Turnip), dichotomy subspecies

(brown sarson / thorium), subspecies trilicleis (yellow sarson); ssp.rapa (beet); and Asian

leafy vegetable ssp. pekinensis (Chinese cabbage), ssp. chinensis (Bok-Choi), ssp.
nipposinica (Mizuna / Mibuna), ssp.rapifera (rapini / broccoli rabe), Narinoza (tatsoi)

subspecies, parachinensis (choisum) subspecies and perviridis (komatsuna) subspecies. These

different subspecies are traditionally classified according to cultural use and morphology.

-Bird et al, (2017). Population structure and phylogenetic relationships in a diverse

panel of Brassica rapa L. Manufacturing efforts that use organic fertilizers to supplement

education and promotion must prove that its technology is superior to the sustainable and safe

production management practices found in real-world experiments. According to Lalitha et

al., organic fertilizer. (2000), cited by Rekha et al. (2013) Has a huge impact on performance.

Sabler and Edwards (N.) report that conventional fertilizers respond best to plant growth

when used with vermicompost. Before providing information for academic and development

purposes, the effectiveness of organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of certain

plants/crops. Copying is possible. The data and information obtained from the research will

contribute to similar activities in the field of organic agriculture. It will also enable the

university to fulfill the core values of its responsibilities, especially in the areas of

environment and food safety, and meet the requirements.Section 22 of the 2010 Organic

Agriculture Act, which requires the development and promotion of organic agriculture

(R.10068). The research results can be compared or contrasted with existing knowledge about

the effectiveness of organic fertilizers, which is useful. Development priorities for

government and non-governmental organizations.

- Machica, A., & Machica, A. (2016).Growth and yield performance of organic

fertilizer. According to Pascual, et.al, 2013. The utility of natural fertilizers is one in all the

popular strategies of rejuvenating depleted soils and maintaining fertility levels. In mature

soils, plants reply greater to the addition of natural fertilizers than of chemicals. (PCARRD,

2006). Successive cropping of pechay grown in pots with vermicompost and normal lawn soil

as medium in special combos preferred the boom and improvement of pechay and gave better
income. Likewise, for pechay (Brassica pekinensis L.) business production, the usage of

business compost fertilizer collectively with business powerful microorganism is suggested

for bet.

According to Gonzales et al. (2015). He conducted a study on the response of Pechay

(Brassica napus L.) to various levels of compost fertilizer and discovered that the application

of 75 percent Pure Garden Soil: 25 percent Pure Compost provided the best growth and yield

performance of Pechay in terms of leaf area and fresh weight. The study's findings revealed

that the use of organic fertilizer has a significant impact.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Seedling Production

The seedling of pechay (Brassica rappa L.) were produced twelve days at the vacant

lot of Guillermo’s farm.

Site Selection

Was conducted at the vacant lot of Guillermo’s farm at Purok 2, Marasat Grande, San

Mateo Isabela.

Land Preparation

The area was cleaned before plowing and was left idle for at least 3 days to allow

weeds to decay and allow weed seeds to germinate before the final plowing. Final harrowing

was done using a rotavator before transplanting until the soil was thoroughly pulverized

Experimental Layout and Design

After the land preparation, an area of 400 cm x 650 cm was divided into 3 plot with a

measurement of 500x100 cm. The treatment were arranged following the procedure with the

form of randomized complete block design.

Experimental Treatment

The following treatment used in the study are the following:

Plot 1- T1= 200 grams of golden agro-granular

Plot 2- T2= 300 grams of golden agro-granular

Plot 3- T3= 500 grams of golden agro-granular

The computed amount of fertilizer per treatment was applied prior to transplanting of

pechay seedlings serve as basal application.

Transplanting

The seedlings of pechay were transplanted 13 days after sowing and planting distance

was 15cm. Each plot has 50 seedlings of pechay.

Care Management

Cultivation- cultivation was done by using hand tools. Off barring was done 10 days

after transplanting and hilling up was done also 15 days after transplanting using hand

trowel.

Crop protection- Tolda as protection from direct sunlight.

Watering- watering is done through water pump if there is no rainfall occur.

Data Gathered

Growth and yield parameters:

1. Height of the plant- the height of the plant was measured 14 days after treatment.

2. Length of leaves- the length of leaves was measured 2 weeks after treatment.

3. Number of harvested plant- harvesting time was done 22 days after transplanting.

Statistical Analysis

The data collected were analyzed using the Analysis of Variance for randomized

Complete Block Design while the part of the sensory evaluation was used the Analysis of
Variance in Complete Randomized Design. The Least Significant Differences was used in the

cased no significant result.

Statistical Tools used:

The Following statistical tools were used to analyze the data gathered:

1. Mean. It was used to obtain the central measure of the mass of the yield. The mean was

compared to the treatment total in terms of mass.

2. Analysis of Variance (AnoVa). It was used to know if there is a significant difference

among the treatment in terms of height and number of leaves.

3. Coefficient of Variation. It is a measure of dispersion to determine how far each gathered

data from the mean and from each other.

4. T-Test of Significant Difference. It is used to determine which between the two given

treatment is better.

Cost and Return Analysis

The return on investment of producing pechay was computed using simple economic

analysis. The cost of production was based on prevailing price. The gross income was

determined based on the existing price of per kilo in market.

OBSERVATION AND DISCUSSION OF RESULTS

Observations Description of the Experimental Area.

The experimental area was at the vacant lot at Guillermo’s farm at Marasat Grande, San

Mateo Isabela. It was observed that the newly transplanted plants under field condition had a

good growth from the day of transplanting, due to the hot weather, some of the plant died.

Number of Days from Transplanting to Leaves Enlargement

It was observed that the leaves enlarge at 10 days after transplanting. Pechay were measured

after one week of treatment.

Discussion of Result

Measurements of leaves. The length of the leaves after 20 days for applying the different

measurements of Golden agro granular fertilizer obtained no significant by using the analysis

of variance. The application of GAGF obtained the longest leaves on application of T3

respectively with treatment mean 7.33 and 7 cm.

Leaves Leaves
Treatmen Treatment Treatment
Measurement Measurement
t Total Mean
at 29 days ( at

I 9 8.5 9.5 8 7.5 42.5 8.5

III 15 14 16 16.5 17 78.5 26.17

Rep Total 35 14 16 16.5 17

Grand
177.8
total

Grand
16.01
Mean

Degree
Source of Sun of Mean Computed Tabular F
of
Variation Squares Square Fᵇ
Freedom 5% 1%
Replication 4 482.54 120.64
Treatment 2 378.63 189.32 1.99 2.70 4.14
Error 8 42.11 5.26
Total 14 146.02
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CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

A. SUMMARY
 To determine the effectiveness of golden agro granular fertilizer on pechay crops, a

study was conducted at Marasat Grande, San Mateo, Isabela from, December 5, 2022 to

February 1, 2023. The study was laid following the randomization procedure for randomize

complete block design. The treatment are as follows:

 T1-200 grams of GAGF

 T2- 300 grams of GAGF

 T3-500 grams of GAGF

Result showed that the height of plant and measurements of leaves, the treatment applied T3

500 grams of GAGF obtained the highest plant and the longest leaves. The result shows that

the application of GAGF on pechay can improved and enhance not only on the yield but also

on another aspects.

B. CONCLUSION

Based from the obtained results, researchers concluded that:

1. The different treatment affect the physiological appearance of the plants.

2. According to the result of plant height, the T3 with a 500gm of golden agro granular

fertilizer are highly recommend to obtain the highest plant height.

3. We recommend a 500g of golden agro granular fertilizer on a 50 pcs seedling of pechay.

4. By applying different of measurement of Golden agro granular on a 50 pcs seedling of

pechay per plot, T3 is more effective that can improve and enhance the nutrients and

freshness of the plant.

C. RECOMMENDATION
 According to the result of the study, the application of golden agro granular fertilizer

is highly recommend for future researchers because it is proven to help grow the length of

leaves and height of pechay plant.

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