Termite Killing Potential of Mahogany Seeds
Investigatory Project
“Termite Killing Potential of Mahogany Seeds”
Prepared by:
Kenneth Kyle C. Sadanguil
Rose Mae Jamias
Renz Mervin Lacambra
Prepared to:
Ms. Joceline E. Narciso
Chapter 1
Introduction
A. Background of the Study
Mahogany is a large tropical tree with a symmetrical appearance, best-known for its valuable heartwood. Mahogany is used in multistory systems in the Philippines, boat and ship building and pattern-making. The tree is also appreciated as a beautiful and useful street tree. A fast-growing, graceful, straight-trunked, semi-deciduous tree growing to 30-70ft. Most trees, particularly planted street trees grow to 30-40ft. It looses its leaves just as new leafs sprout, so while deciduous, the tree is not without leaves for long. Tiny flowers are followed by four to five", woody fruits that burst open to expel the seeds. Mahogany is a valuable hardwood and this tree was once extensively harvested for its wood. Batac City, Ilocos Norte, has numerous mahogany trees planted throughout the city for this purpose.
The termites are a group of eusocial insects. Termites mostly feed on dead plant material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, soil, or animal dung, and about 10% of the estimated 4,000 species (about 2,600 taxonomically known) are economically significant as pests that can cause serious structural damage to buildings, crops or plantation forests. Termites are major detritivores, particularly in the subtropical and tropical regions, and their recycling of wood and other plant matter is of considerable ecological importance.
B. Statement of the Problem
This study is focused on the determination of the potential of mahogany seeds to control termites.
It specifically aims to answer the following questions: 1. How effective is the mahogany seeds in terms of: a. Mortality? b. Length of time it can kill? 2. Is there a significant relationship between the percentage potential of
“Termite Killing Potential of Mahogany Seeds”
Prepared by:
Kenneth Kyle C. Sadanguil
Rose Mae Jamias
Renz Mervin Lacambra
Prepared to:
Ms. Joceline E. Narciso
Chapter 1
Introduction
A. Background of the Study
Mahogany is a large tropical tree with a symmetrical appearance, best-known for its valuable heartwood. Mahogany is used in multistory systems in the Philippines, boat and ship building and pattern-making. The tree is also appreciated as a beautiful and useful street tree. A fast-growing, graceful, straight-trunked, semi-deciduous tree growing to 30-70ft. Most trees, particularly planted street trees grow to 30-40ft. It looses its leaves just as new leafs sprout, so while deciduous, the tree is not without leaves for long. Tiny flowers are followed by four to five", woody fruits that burst open to expel the seeds. Mahogany is a valuable hardwood and this tree was once extensively harvested for its wood. Batac City, Ilocos Norte, has numerous mahogany trees planted throughout the city for this purpose.
The termites are a group of eusocial insects. Termites mostly feed on dead plant material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, soil, or animal dung, and about 10% of the estimated 4,000 species (about 2,600 taxonomically known) are economically significant as pests that can cause serious structural damage to buildings, crops or plantation forests. Termites are major detritivores, particularly in the subtropical and tropical regions, and their recycling of wood and other plant matter is of considerable ecological importance.
B. Statement of the Problem
This study is focused on the determination of the potential of mahogany seeds to control termites.
It specifically aims to answer the following questions: 1. How effective is the mahogany seeds in terms of: a. Mortality? b. Length of time it can kill? 2. Is there a significant relationship between the percentage potential of