Growth of Pechay.. an. Investigatory Project
CHAPTER I
Introduction
The Philippines is an agricultural country. Almost 75% of our total
population are farmers especially in the rural areas. Therefore, the country
is producing different kinds of crops for home consumption and for the
farmers as source of livelihood. But today, we are suffering from food
shortage because of our growing population. This study aimed to help our
local farmers in terms of knowledge on how to produce sufficient crops or
even suggest alternative methods to meet the demands for food. There
are always been a need to diversify the source of income and increase food
production.
Likewise, this study extends to find out which substrate can possibly increase production of pechay (Brassica rapa L.). The substrates used are dried leaves, sawdust and rice bran. These substrates were used since they are very much available in the locality and they are less expensive. This study finds out which among the dried leaves, sawdust and rice bran is the best substrate suited for asbok choi (Brassica rapa L.) production. This research provide information and advantage to farmers and also to interested individuals because Asbok choi (Brassica rapa L.) production will generate additional income.
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Statement of the Problem:
This study compared the production of asbok choi (Brassica rapa L.) on
different substrates namely: sawdust, dried leaves and rice bran.
Specific Problems:
The research answered the following questions:
1. How will the growth of Asbok choi (Brassica rapa L.) plants compare on different substrates in terms of:
a. height
b. growth time of Asbok choi (Brassica rapa L.)
2. Which of the substrates is more effective in the growth of asbok choi
(Brassica rapa L.)?
a. saw dust
b. dried leaves
Hypothesis:
The hypothesis formulated:
There is no significant difference in the growth
Introduction
The Philippines is an agricultural country. Almost 75% of our total
population are farmers especially in the rural areas. Therefore, the country
is producing different kinds of crops for home consumption and for the
farmers as source of livelihood. But today, we are suffering from food
shortage because of our growing population. This study aimed to help our
local farmers in terms of knowledge on how to produce sufficient crops or
even suggest alternative methods to meet the demands for food. There
are always been a need to diversify the source of income and increase food
production.
Likewise, this study extends to find out which substrate can possibly increase production of pechay (Brassica rapa L.). The substrates used are dried leaves, sawdust and rice bran. These substrates were used since they are very much available in the locality and they are less expensive. This study finds out which among the dried leaves, sawdust and rice bran is the best substrate suited for asbok choi (Brassica rapa L.) production. This research provide information and advantage to farmers and also to interested individuals because Asbok choi (Brassica rapa L.) production will generate additional income.
[pic]
Statement of the Problem:
This study compared the production of asbok choi (Brassica rapa L.) on
different substrates namely: sawdust, dried leaves and rice bran.
Specific Problems:
The research answered the following questions:
1. How will the growth of Asbok choi (Brassica rapa L.) plants compare on different substrates in terms of:
a. height
b. growth time of Asbok choi (Brassica rapa L.)
2. Which of the substrates is more effective in the growth of asbok choi
(Brassica rapa L.)?
a. saw dust
b. dried leaves
Hypothesis:
The hypothesis formulated:
There is no significant difference in the growth
Bibliography: Books Scott, F., 1998, Biology, The Growth of Pechay, Glenview Publishing Co., Texas, USA, pp.272-273 Philip’s Nature Encyclopedia, 2003, p.74 (W.T Kelly, The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences