Project Title: COCOCIDE: COCONUT (Cocos nucifera) OIL

HERBICIDE

Project Category: Physical/Applied Science (Groupl)

Researcher: Feonna Lexye Sofia R. Burgos, Chammy Kim A. Hatulan, Jhon

Florence B. Lagsac

[email protected]

[email protected] 09128381242

[email protected]

Grade Level: 10-Hawking

Adult Sponsor: Midrelle B. Romasanta/

[email protected]

School: Oriental Mindoro National Highschool

School Address: J.P Rizal Street, San Vicente East,

Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro

Qualified Scientist: Darwin Almarez

Research Period: October 19, 2021-January 26, 2022

CONTENTS

I. Research Plan

II. Scanned Project Data Logbook

Intel ISEF Forms

Form 1 (Checklist for Adult Sponsor)

Form 1A Student Checklist

Research Plan/Project Summary Instructions

Form 1B Approval Form

Form 3 Risk Assessment Form

III. Research Paper

IV. Abstract
 COCOCIDE: COCONUT (Cocos nucifera)

OIL HERBICIDE

Feonna Lexye Sofia R. Burgos

Chammy Kim A. Hatulan
Jhon Florence B. Lagsac
Researcher

Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements

in Research IX

Oriental Mindoro National High School

J. P Rizal Street, San Vicente East, Calapan City Oriental Mindoro

May, 2020

Aldrin F. Ramilo

Research Adviser
I. Research

Plan
 COCOCIDE: Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Oil Herbicide

Feonna Lexye Sofia R. Burgos

Chammy Kim A. Hatulan
Jhon Florence B. Lagsac

RESEARCH PLAN

A. Problem being Addressed

During this time of pandemic, there were different opportunities coming in to

survive such as online selling of their goods and the other one is the planting of our

plantitos and plantitas of different plants like vegetables, indoor and outdoor plants.

But one of their problem is the production of weeds that competes with the plants and

crops for nutrients even in the farms. Farmers are already facing this kind of problem

ever since. Weeds reduce the crop yield and can harbor insects and diseases that

attack the crop. Some common methods used to control weeds are weeding at hand or

using chemical herbicides. But the use of chemicals can harm the environment. On

the other hand, coconut oil is proven to contain many fatty acids: caprylic acid,

pelargonic acid and pelargonic acid, which can be used as herbicides. Caprylic acid is

a plant extract extracted from coconut oil and palm seed kernels (Penner et al., 2011).

The desiccant mode of action burns down annual and perennial weed species.

Pelargonic acid causes the green tissue to burn extremely quickly and non-selectively.

In addition, coconut oil contains sodium lauryl sulfate, which can be used as a

surfactant to make coconut oil stick to weeds after application

Dissimilar to Commercial Herbicide, CocoCide: Coconut (Cocus nucifera) oil

will not cause harm to the soil and doesn’t harm the air that we breath. And this

coconut oil herbicide is very easy to do and more inexpensive than commercial one.

The purpose of this study is to investigate if the CocoCide oil can be an effective

herbicide.
B. RESEARCH QUESTIONs, HYPOTHESeS, EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Generally, the study aims to investigate if the CocoCide: Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

oil herbicide can be an effective Herbicide. Specifically, it seeks to answer the

following question: First, what is the reaction time of CocoCide in Finger-grass weed?

Second, how long is the Time of Effectiveness CocoCide to the Finger-grass weed?

Third, Is there a significant difference between Commercial herbicide and Coco-Cide

in terms of Time of effectiveness? Fourth, does CocoCide affect Soil fertility? Fifth,

does CocoCide affect nearby plants that are in contact with and not in contact with

weeds?

Hypothesis

There is a significant difference between CocoCide and commercial

herbicides in terms of Time of effectiveness. CocoCide has no effect on the soil

fertility. CocoCide has no significant effect on nearby plants that are in contact with

or not in contact with finger weeds.

Expected Outcomes and Goals of the study

The current study will examine if CocoCide: Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil

herbicide can be an effective herbicide. The relevance of this study is to determine the

reaction time and time of effectiveness of CocoCide in Finger-grass weed, Difference

between Commercial herbicide and CocoCide in terms of time of effectiveness, its

effects on soil fertility and nearby plants.

C. RESEARCH METHODS AND CONCLUSIONS

Making of Coconut Oil Herbicide

A. Preparation of Coconut milk

First, take away the coir carefully using a manual coconut dehusker by

pricking the coconut into the dehusker. Push the coconut slowly then slightly move it
sideward then remove the coconut husk. Second, split the coconut shell apart using a

bolo. Thirdly, grate the coconut kernel using a coconut grater. Thirdly, put the grated

coconut kernel in a basin with a 240 ml of water. Fifth, squeeze the grated coconut

kernel and separate it from the milk produce but make sure to wear gloves and have a

clean hand in doing this. Sixth, after all the grated coconut pulp are squeezed, filter

the coconut milk using a strainer to make sure that there’s no residue left.

B. Preparation of Coconut oil

First, put the coconut milk in a pan and boil it. After 5 minutes, the coconut

milk on the outside becomes clear, which means that the oil has formed and the

coconut milk in the middle turns brown. Next, mix the coconut milk every 5 minutes.

After 30 minutes, the brownish color of the coconut milk will turn into reddish color,

slightly hard and solid, which are called as the coconut curds or “latik” and the oil is

produce. Then, using a strainer, separate the coconut oil from the coconut curds.

Finally, put 30 ml of coconut oil into a spray bottle and spray it on the weeds.

Conclusion

The current study will investigate if CocoCide: Cocout (Cocos nucifera) oil

herbicide can be an effective herbicide.The relevance of this study is to determine the

reaction time and time of effectiveness of CocoCide in Finger-grass weed, Difference

between Commercial herbicide and CocoCide in terms of time of effectiveness, its

effects on soil fertility and nearby plants. And unlike Commercial herbicide,

CocoCide: will not cause harm to the air that we breath, soil fertility and nearby plants.

Procedure

A. Preparation of Coconut milk

First, take away the coir carefully using a manual coconut dehusker by

pricking the coconut into the dehusker. Push the coconut slowly then slightly move it
sideward then remove the coconut husk. Second, split the coconut shell apart using a

bolo. Thirdly, grate the coconut kernel using a coconut grater. Thirdly, put the grated

coconut kernel in a basin with a 240 ml of water. Fifth, squeeze the grated coconut

kernel and separate it from the milk produce but make sure to wear gloves and have a

clean hand in doing this. Sixth, after all the grated coconut pulp are squeezed, filter

the coconut milk using a strainer to make sure that there’s no residue left.

A. Preparation of Coconut oil

First, put the coconut milk in a pan and boil it. After 5 minutes, the coconut

milk on the outside becomes clear, which means that the oil has formed and the

coconut milk in the middle turns brown. Next, mix the coconut milk every 5 minutes.

After 30 minutes, the brownish color of the coconut milk will turn into reddish color,

slightly hard and solid, which are called as the coconut curds or “latik” and the oil is

produce. Then, using a strainer, separate the coconut oil from the coconut curds.

Finally, put 30 ml of coconut oil into a spray bottle and spray it on the weeds.

Testing of the Product

1. Determining the reaction time

First, find a Finger-grass with different height. The Researcher will use

(3cm,7cm, and 13cm) of Finger-grass. Second, apply 20mL, 25ml, 30ml CocoCide to

every 3cm, 7cm, 13cm of Finger-grass. Third, observe and record the time until the

CocoCide started to react to the weeds.

2. Determing the Time of effectiveness

So after determining the reaction time of the 20mL, 25ml, 30ml CocoCide to

the 3cm, 7cm, 13cm Finger-grass, observe and record once more the time until the

weeds become totally dry.

3. Difference between CocoCide and Commercial Herbicide in terms of time of

effectiveness

The researcher will use 3cm fingergrass and 30 ml of Cococide and

commercial herbicide and then will observe by the researcher until this both herbicide

reacts to the weeds and becomes totally dry. For the finalization of results that will be

recorded in the table no.1

Herbicide 1st Trial 2nd Trial 3rd Trial Average

CocoCide
Commercial Herbicide

4. Effects on soil fertility

Observe what happen to the weed area after the Testing Number 2 if new

weeds will grow or become infertile area.

5. Effects on nearby plants

First, find a Finger-grass. The researcher will consider the Tall Flatsedge as a

nearby plant in contact with the weed and the Cassava plant as a nearby plant that is

not in contact with the weed. Second, apply 30mL CocoCide to Finger-grass. Third,

observe if CocoCide will have an effect of to the Tall Flatsedge and Cassava plant.

Observe it and record using this Table 1 below.

Effects to: Rate:

Nearby plant that is in

contact with the
finger grass weed
(Tall Flatsedge)

Nearby plant that is

not in contact with
the Finger-grass weed
(Cassava plant)

5 dead
4 not totally dry

3 slightly dry (appearance of some brownish color)

2 withered

1 no effect

Risk and Safety

In making the CocoCide you should ask for the support of an older person in

using a bolo or sharp knife in opening the coconut shell. In using Commercial

Herbicide, you should dispose properly the containers that was filled with

Commercial Herbicide and you use in stirring the Commercial herbicide.

Data Analysis

The study CocoCide: Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil herbicide data will be

gathered by assessing the effectiveness of CocoCide by determining first the reaction

time and time of effectiveness to the Finger grass weed. The researcher will apply

20mL, 25ml, 30ml of Cococide to the 3cm,7cm, and 13cm Fingergrass and will

undertake the test for 3 trials. Succeeding the experimentation, the researcher will get

the average from the 3 trials. The test for the Difference between CocoCide and

commercial herbicide will also embark on 3 trials. Data will be gathered by likening

the average of the 3 trials in using CocoCide and Commercial Herbicide. Effects on

soil fertility will be measured by perceiving whether the area that will have been

applied with a Cococide have grown fresh weeds or it will become uncultivable. In

the effects to nearby plant the researcher will use 2 categories of nearby plant, the one

which is in contact and the one which is not in contact with the weed, the outcome

will be recorded using a table 1.5 using these criteria 1-no effect to the weed, 2-

withered, 3- appearance of some brownish color or dry color 4- not totally dry and 5

dead plant.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Coir. (2021, March 20). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coir

How Coconut Oil Helps in Healthy and Organic Gardening. (2016, January 27).

Coconut Recipe Tips, Coconut Oil Benefits, Virgin Coconut Oil.

https://medium.com/@cocomagicc/how-coconut-oil-helps-in-healthy-and-

organic-gardening-6a6a4f317f15

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Husk. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved May

7, 2021, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/husk

pelargonic acid. (n.d.). Meriam Webster. Retrieved October 25, 2020, from

https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pelargonic%20acid

One-way ANOVA in SPSS Statistics. (n.d.). Laerd Statistics. Retrieved November 8,

2020, from https://statistics.laerd.com/spss-tutorials/one-way-anova-using-

spss-

statistics.php#:~text=The%20one%2Dway%20analysis%20of,%2c%rather%2

0than%20two%20grops.)

Penner. (2011). Caprylic and Capric Acid Background and Uses. EOrganic.

https://eorganic.org/node/33455

Pelargonic acid. (2021, May 1). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coir

II. Project
Data Book
 COCOCIDE: Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Oil Herbicide

Feonna Lexye Sofia R. Burgos

Chammy Kim A. Hatulan
Jhon Florence B. Lagsac

RESEARCH PLAN

D. Problem being Addressed

During this time of pandemic, there were different opportunities coming in to

survive such as online selling of their goods and the other one is the planting of our

plantitos and plantitas of different plants like vegetables, indoor and outdoor plants.

But one of their problem is the production of weeds that competes with the plants and

crops for nutrients even in the farms. Farmers are already facing this kind of problem

ever since. Weeds reduce the crop yield and can harbor insects and diseases that

attack the crop. Some common methods used to control weeds are weeding at hand or

using chemical herbicides. But the use of chemicals can harm the environment. On

the other hand, coconut oil is proven to contain many fatty acids: caprylic acid,

pelargonic acid and pelargonic acid, which can be used as herbicides. Caprylic acid is

a plant extract extracted from coconut oil and palm seed kernels (Penner et al., 2011).

The desiccant mode of action burns down annual and perennial weed species.

Pelargonic acid causes the green tissue to burn extremely quickly and non-selectively.

In addition, coconut oil contains sodium lauryl sulfate, which can be used as a

surfactant to make coconut oil stick to weeds after application

Dissimilar to Commercial Herbicide, CocoCide: Coconut (Cocus nucifera) oil

will not cause harm to the soil and doesn’t harm the air that we breath. And this

coconut oil herbicide is very easy to do and more inexpensive than commercial one.

The purpose of this study is to investigate if the CocoCide oil can be an effective

herbicide.
E. RESEARCH QUESTIONs, HYPOTHESeS, EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Generally, the study aims to investigate if the CocoCide: Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

oil herbicide can be an effective Herbicide. Specifically, it seeks to answer the

following question: First, what is the reaction time of CocoCide in Finger-grass weed?

Second, how long is the Time of Effectiveness CocoCide to the Finger-grass weed?

Third, Is there a significant difference between Commercial herbicide and Coco-Cide

in terms of Time of effectiveness? Fourth, does CocoCide affect Soil fertility? Fifth,

does CocoCide affect nearby plants that are in contact with and not in contact with

weeds?

Hypothesis

There is a significant difference between CocoCide and commercial

herbicides in terms of Time of effectiveness. CocoCide has no effect on the soil

fertility. CocoCide has no significant effect on nearby plants that are in contact with

or not in contact with finger weeds.

Expected Outcomes and Goals of the study

The current study will examine if CocoCide: Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil

herbicide can be an effective herbicide. The relevance of this study is to determine the

reaction time and time of effectiveness of CocoCide in Finger-grass weed, Difference

between Commercial herbicide and CocoCide in terms of time of effectiveness, its

effects on soil fertility and nearby plants.

F. RESEARCH METHODS AND CONCLUSIONS

Making of Coconut Oil Herbicide

A. Preparation of Coconut milk

First, use a manual coconut dehusker to peel the coconut shell and carefully

pierce the coconut shell into the dehusker. Slowly push the coconut, then gently move
it to one side, and then eliminate the coconut shell. Second, split the coconut apart

using a bolo. Thirdly, grate the coconut kernel using a coconut grater. In the third step,

put the grated coconut kernels into a basin containing 240 ml of water. Fifth, squeeze

the grated coconut kernels and separate them from the milk products, nevertheless be

sure to wear gloves and keep your hands clean. Sixth, after all the grated coconut pulp

is squeezed, filter the coconut milk using a strainer to make sure that there’s no

residue left.

B. Preparation of Coconut Oil

First, put the coconut milk in a pan and boil it. After 5 minutes, the coconut

milk on the outside becomes clear, which means that the oil has formed and the

coconut milk in the middle turns brown. Next, stir the coconut milk every 5 minutes.

After 30 minutes, the brownish color of the coconut milk will turn into reddish color,

slightly hard and solid, which are called as the coconut curds or “latik” and the oil is

produce. Then, using a strainer, separate the coconut oil from the coconut curds.

Finally, put 30 ml of coconut oil into a spray bottle and spray it on the weeds.

Conclusion

The current study will investigate if CocoCide: Cocout (Cocos nucifera) oil

herbicide can be an effective herbicide.The relevance of this study is to determine the

reaction time and time of effectiveness of CocoCide in Finger-grass weed, Difference

between Commercial herbicide and CocoCide in terms of time of effectiveness, its

effects on soil fertility and nearby plants. And unlike Commercial herbicide,

CocoCide: will not cause harm to the air that we breath, soil fertility and nearby plants.

Procedure

A. Preparation of Coconut milk

 First, use a manual coconut dehusker to peel the coconut shell and carefully

pierce the coconut shell into the dehusker. Slowly push the coconut, then gently move

it to one side, and then eliminate the coconut shell. Second, split the coconut apart

using a bolo. Thirdly, grate the coconut kernel using a coconut grater. In the third step,

put the grated coconut kernels into a basin containing 240 ml of water. Fifth, squeeze

the grated coconut kernels and separate them from the milk products, nevertheless be

sure to wear gloves and keep your hands clean. Sixth, after all the grated coconut pulp

is squeezed, filter the coconut milk using a strainer to make sure that there’s no

residue left.

B. Preparation of Coconut Oil

First, put the coconut milk in a pan and boil it. After 5 minutes, the coconut

milk on the outside becomes clear, which means that the oil has formed and the

coconut milk in the middle turns brown. Next, stir the coconut milk every 5 minutes.

After 30 minutes, the brownish color of the coconut milk will turn into reddish color,

slightly hard and solid, which are called as the coconut curds or “latik” and the oil is

produce. Then, using a strainer, separate the coconut oil from the coconut curds.

Finally, put 30 ml of coconut oil into a spray bottle and spray it on the weeds.

Testing of the Product

1. Determining the reaction time

First, find a Finger-grass with different height. The Researcher will use

(3cm,7cm, and 13cm) of Finger-grass. Second, apply 20mL, 25ml, 30ml CocoCide to

every 3cm, 7cm, 13cm of Finger-grass. Third, observe and record the time until the

CocoCide started to react to the weeds.

2. Determing the Time of effectiveness

 So after determining the reaction time of the 20mL, 25ml, 30ml CocoCide to

the 3cm, 7cm, 13cm Finger-grass, observe and record once more the time until the

weeds become totally dry.

3. Difference between CocoCide and Commercial Herbicide in terms of time of

effectiveness

The researcher will use 3cm fingergrass and 30 ml of Cococide and

commercial herbicide and then will observe by the researcher until this both herbicide

reacts to the weeds and becomes totally dry. For the finalization of results that will be

recorded in the table no.1

Herbicide 1st Trial 2nd Trial 3rd Trial Average

CocoCide
Commercial Herbicide

4. Effects on soil fertility

Observe what happen to the weed area after the Testing Number 2 if new

weeds will grow or become infertile area.

5. Effects on nearby plants

First, find a Finger-grass. The researcher will consider the Tall Flatsedge as a

nearby plant in contact with the weed and the Cassava plant as a nearby plant that is

not in contact with the weed. Second, apply 30mL CocoCide to Finger-grass. Third,

observe if CocoCide will have an effect of to the Tall Flatsedge and Cassava plant.

Observe it and record using this Table 1 below.

Effects to: Rate:

Nearby plant that is in

contact with the
finger grass weed
(Tall Flatsedge)
Nearby plant that is
not in contact with
the Finger-grass weed
(Cassava plant)

5 dead

4 not totally dry

3 slightly dry (appearance of some brownish color)

2 withered

1 no effect

Risk and Safety

In making the CocoCide you should ask for the support of an older person in

using a bolo or sharp knife in opening the coconut shell. In using Commercial

Herbicide, you should dispose properly the containers that was filled with

Commercial Herbicide and you use in stirring the Commercial herbicide.

Data Analysis

The study CocoCide: Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil herbicide data will be

gathered by assessing the effectiveness of CocoCide by determining first the reaction

time and time of effectiveness to the Finger grass weed. The researcher will apply

20mL, 25ml, 30ml of Cococide to the 3cm,7cm, and 13cm Fingergrass and will

undertake the test for 3 trials. Succeeding the experimentation, the researcher will get

the average from the 3 trials. The test for the Difference between CocoCide and

commercial herbicide will also embark on 3 trials. Data will be gathered by likening

the average of the 3 trials in using CocoCide and Commercial Herbicide. Effects on

soil fertility will be measured by perceiving whether the area that will have been

applied with a Cococide have grown fresh weeds or it will become uncultivable. In

the effects to nearby plant the researcher will use 2 categories of nearby plant, the one

which is in contact and the one which is not in contact with the weed, the outcome
will be recorded using a table 1.5 using these criteria 1-no effect to the weed, 2-

withered, 3- appearance of some brownish color or dry color 4- not totally dry and 5

dead plant.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Coir. (2021, March 20). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coir

How Coconut Oil Helps in Healthy and Organic Gardening. (2016, January 27).

Coconut Recipe Tips, Coconut Oil Benefits, Virgin Coconut Oil.

https://medium.com/@cocomagicc/how-coconut-oil-helps-in-healthy-and-

organic-gardening-6a6a4f317f15

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Husk. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved May

7, 2021, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/husk

pelargonic acid. (n.d.). Meriam Webster. Retrieved October 25, 2020, from

https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pelargonic%20acid

One-way ANOVA in SPSS Statistics. (n.d.). Laerd Statistics. Retrieved November 8,

2020, from https://statistics.laerd.com/spss-tutorials/one-way-anova-using-

spss-

statistics.php#:~text=The%20one%2Dway%20analysis%20of,%2c%rather%2

0than%20two%20grops.)

Penner. (2011). Caprylic and Capric Acid Background and Uses. EOrganic.

https://eorganic.org/node/33455

Pelargonic acid. (2021, May 1). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coir

 COCOCIDE: COCONUT (Cocos nucifera)

OIL HERBICIDE

Feonna Lexye Sofia R. Burgos

Chammy Kim A. Hatulan
Jhon Florence B. Lagsac
Researcher

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements

in Research IX

Oriental Mindoro National Highschool

K. P Rizal Street, San Vicente East, Calapan City Oriental Mindoro

May, 2020

Aldrin F. Ramilo

Research Adviser
 ABSTRACT

Weeds are very common, dominant in the crop fields. Weed interference is one of

the most important factors to decrease the yields of all crops. On the other hand

Coconut oil was proven that contains many fatty acids: caprylic acid, pelargonic acids,

and nonionic acid that works as weed killer. Caprylic acids is a plant extract derived

from coconut oil and palm seed kernel (Penner et al., 2011). The desiccant mode of

action burns down annual and perennial weed species.

In making coconut oil, foremost put the coconut milk in a pan. After 5 minutes

when its already boiling the outer part of the coconut milk become clear and the

coconut milk at the center becomes brownish. Next, mix the coconut milk every 5

minutes. After 30 minutes the brownish color of the coconut milk will turn into

reddish, what we called coconut curds and the oil is produce. Then, using a strainer,

separate the coconut oil from the coconut curds. Lastly put a 50 ml of coconut oil into

the spray bottle and apply to the weeds.

Cococide: Coconut Oil (Cocus nucifera) Herbicide is an effective herbicide.

Base on the data gathered from the 3 trials, the fastest average reaction time and time

of effectiveness was recorded when using 30ml of CocoCide in 3cm

fingergrass.Hence, there is a significant difference between CocoCide and

Commercial Herbicide in terms of Time of Effectiveness. CocoCide has no effect on

nearby plant that is not in contact with the weed and soil fertility. CocoCide has an

effect on nearby plant that is in contact with the weed.

 Table of Contents

ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………………….….1

INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………….2

METHODOLOGY……………………………………………………………………5

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION…………………………………………………..…..8

CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………14

Recommendation…………………………………………………………….14

Bibliography…………………………………………………………………15

Acknowledgement………………………………………………………..….17

Appendices…………………………………………………………………..18
 1

ABSTRACT

Weeds are very common, dominant in the crop fields. Weed interference is one of

the most important factors to decrease the yields of all crops. On the other hand

Coconut oil was proven that contains many fatty acids: caprylic acid, pelargonic acids,

and nonionic acid that works as weed killer. Caprylic acids is a plant extract derived

from coconut oil and palm seed kernel (Penner et al., 2011). The desiccant mode of

action burns down annual and perennial weed species.

In making coconut oil, foremost put the coconut milk in a pan. After 5 minutes

when its already boiling the outer part of the coconut milk become clear and the

coconut milk at the center becomes brownish. Next, mix the coconut milk every 5

minutes. After 30 minutes the brownish color of the coconut milk will turn into

reddish, what we called coconut curds and the oil is produce. Then, using a strainer,

separate the coconut oil from the coconut curds. Lastly put a 50 ml of coconut oil into

the spray bottle and apply to the weeds.

Cococide: Coconut Oil (Cocus nucifera) Herbicide is an effective herbicide.

Base on the data gathered from the 3 trials, the fastest average reaction time and time

of effectiveness was recorded when using 30ml of CocoCide in 3cm

fingergrass.Hence, there is a significant difference between CocoCide and

Commercial Herbicide in terms of Time of Effectiveness. CocoCide has no effect on

nearby plant that is not in contact with the weed and soil fertility. CocoCide has an

effect on nearby plant that is in contact with the weed.

 2

INTRODUCTION

During this time of pandemic, there were different opportunities coming in to

survive such as online selling of their goods and the other one is the planting of our

plantitos and plantitas of different plants like vegetables, indoor and outdoor plants.

Rendering to the U.S Department of Commerce, the sale of seeds, flowers and potted

plants have increased since 2016. During the 2020, gardening-related sales increased

by almost 19%, reports Marketplace. But one of their problem is the production of

weeds that competes with the plants and crops for nutrients even in the farms.

Farmers are already facing this kind of problem ever since. Weeds are the oldest

problem in agriculture since about 1000 B.C. and have represented one of the main

limiting factors in profitable crop production (Avery, 1997). Weeds reduce the crop

yield and can harbor insects and diseases that attack the crop. Some common methods

use to control weeds are on hand weeding, or application of chemical as herbicides.

But using chemicals can harm the environment.

Weeds are very common, dominant and wide spread in the crop fields. Weed

interference is one of the most important factors to decrease the yields of all crops.

They are the most complex and serious problems in natural resource management.

Weeds cause significant losses each year in agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture, also

affect the health, causing allergies and other health hazards (Handerson and Anderson,

1996). Apart from quantitative losses caused by weeds due to competition for water,

light, space and nutrients, they also cause qualitative indirect damage due to unitary

seed reduction, contamination of seeds, slowing of tillage and harvesting practices

(Anderson, 1983; Asthon and Monaco, 1991).

As Cheryl Wilen, UC IPM South Coast Area said The majority of these “green”

weed-control products are botanically based oils (e.g., clove oil, eugenol, and d-
 3

limonene), soaps (e.g., pelargonic acid), or acetic acid that control weeds by

destroying the leaf cuticle or causing cell leakage that rapidly leads to death.

Agreeing to Rober Coleman (2008), selected fatty acids such as pelargonic

acid and caprylic acid are effective nonselective herbicide for a wide spectrum of

annual weed species.

On the other hand, Coconut oil was proven that contains many fatty acids:

caprylic acid, pelargonic acids, and nonionic acid that works as weed killer. Caprylic

acids is a plant extract derived from coconut oil and palm seed kernel (Penner et al.,

2011). A mixture of caprylic acid (47% v/v) and capric acid (32% v/v) function as a

contact, post-emergent nonselective herbicide. The desiccant mode of action burns

down annual and perennial weed species. Pelargonic acids causes extremely rapid and

non-selective burn down of green tissues. Moreover, Coconut oil has sodium lauryl

sulfate, which works as a surfactant, allowing the coconut oil to stick to the weed after

application.

Unlike Commercial Herbicide, CocoCide will not cause harm to the soil and

doesn’t harm the air that we breath. And this coconut oil herbicide is very easy to do

and more cheap than commercial one.

This purpose of this study is to investigate if the CocoCide: Coconut (Cocos

nucifera) oil can be an effective herbicide.

Generally, the study aims to investigate if the CocoCide: Coconut (Cocos

nucifera) oil can be an effective Herbicide. Specifically, it seeks to answer the

following question: Initial, what is the reaction time of CocoCide in Finger-grass

weed? Second, how long is the Time of Effectiveness CocoCide to the Finger-grass

weed? Third, Is there a significant difference between the Commercial herbicide and

CocoCide in terms of Time of effectiveness? Fourth, does the CocoCide affect the soil
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fertility? Fifth, does the CocoCide affect the nearby plants that are in contact and not

in contact with the weeds?

There is significant difference between CocoCide and Commercial Herbicide

in terms of reaction time and time of effectiveness. CocoCide has no effect on the soil

fertility. CocoCide has no significant effect on nearby plants that is in contact and not

in contact with the finger-grass weed.

The current study will examine if CocoCide: Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil

herbicide can be an effective herbicide. The relevance of this study is to determine the

reaction time and time of effectiveness of CocoCide in Finger-grass weed, Difference

between Commercial herbicide and CocoCide in terms of time of effectiveness, its

effects on soil fertility and nearby plants.

The result of the current study will be beneficial to farmers, plant lovers and in

garden and backyards. The relevance of this study is to provide an alternative

herbicide that is affordable for the farmers, eco-friendly, cheap but cost-effective.

Unlike Commercial herbicide, CocoCide doesn’t cause harm to the air that we breath.

This study entitled CocoCide: Coconut (Cocus nucifera) Oil Herbicide focuses

only on Finger-grass weeds. This study emphasis only in determining on the reaction

time, time of effectiveness, difference from commercial herbicide in terms of reaction

time and time of effectiveness, effects on soil fertility and effects on nearby plant.

To better apprehend this research study, there are words or terms that are

defined like Coconut kernel is the dried meat of the Coconut (Cocus nucifera) where

the oil is extracted. Coconut Husk is the exterior shells of the Coconut while Coir is

the fibrous material found between coconut husk and internal shell of the Coconut.

Finger grass have stems that are spreading and have much branched. Dehusking

means the process of removing of husk.

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METHODOLOGY

This section designates the materials and methods used in investigating if the

CocoCide: Coconut (Cocus nucifera) Oil herbicide can be an effective herbicide.

The materials needed in preparation of CocoCide will include 4 mature

coconuts, plastic or any container, plate, coconut grater, bolo , strainer, pan, small

basin, measuring cup, turner (siyansi), 2 mL of water, and a spray bottle.

B. Preparation of Coconut milk

First, take away the coir carefully using a manual coconut dehusker by

pricking the coconut into the dehusker. Push the coconut slowly then slightly move it

sideward then remove the coconut husk. Second, split the coconut shell apart using a

bolo. Thirdly, grate the coconut kernel using a coconut grater. Thirdly, put the grated

coconut kernel in a basin with a 240 ml of water. Fifth, squeeze the grated coconut

kernel and separate it from the milk produce but make sure to wear gloves and have a

clean hand in doing this. Sixth, after all the grated coconut pulp are squeezed, filter

the coconut milk using a strainer to make sure that there’s no residue left.

C. Preparation of Coconut oil

First, put the coconut milk in a pan and boil it. After 5 minutes, the coconut

milk on the outside becomes clear, which means that the oil has formed and the

coconut milk in the middle turns brown. Next, mix the coconut milk every 5 minutes.

After 30 minutes, the brownish color of the coconut milk will turn into reddish color,

slightly hard and solid, which are called as the coconut curds or “latik” and the oil is

produce. Then, using a strainer, separate the coconut oil from the coconut curds.

Finally, put 30 ml of coconut oil into a spray bottle and spray it on the weeds.

Testing of the Product

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1. Determining the reaction time

First, find a Finger-grass with different height. The Researcher will use

3cm,7cm, and 13cm of Finger-grass. Second, apply 20mL, 25ml, 30ml CocoCide to

every 3cm, 7cm, 13cm of Finger-grass. Third, observe and record the time until the

CocoCide started to react to the weeds.

2. Determing the Time of effectiveness

So after determining the reaction time of the different amounts of CocoCide to

the weeds, observe and record once more the time until the weeds become totally dry.

3. Difference between CocoCide and Commercial Herbicide in terms of time of

effectiveness

The researcher will use 3 cm fingergrass and 30 ml of Cococide and

commercial herbicide and then will observe by the researcher until this both herbicide

reacts to the weeds and becomes totally dry. For the finalization of results that will be

recorded in the table no.1

Herbicide 1st Trial 2nd Trial 3rd Trial Average

CocoCide
Commercial Herbicide

4. Effects on soil fertility

Observe what happen to the weed area after the Testing Number 2 if new

weeds will grow or become infertile area.

5. Effects on nearby plants

First, find a Finger-grass. The researcher will consider the Tall Flatsedge as a

nearby plant in contact with the weed and the Cassava plant as a nearby plant that is

not in contact with the weed. Second, apply 30 mL CocoCide to Finger-grass. Third,

observe if CocoCide will have an effect of to the Tall Flatsedge and Cassava plant.

Observe it and record using this Table 2 below.

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Effects to: Rate:

Nearby plant that is in

contact with the
finger grass weed
(Tall Flatsedge)

Nearby plant that is

not in contact with
the Finger-grass weed
(Cassava plant)

5 dead

4 not totally dry

3 slightly dry (appearance of some brownish color)

2 withered

1 no effect
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Results and Discussion

Reaction time.

3cm fingergrass

In 20ml CocoCide, the reaction time that has been recorded for for the 1st trial

is 27 hours while for the 2nd and 3rd trial is 28 hours. The average reaction time in

using 20ml CocoCide in a 3cm Fingergrass is 27 hours and 36 minutes.

In 25ml CocoCide, the reaction time that has been recorded for for the 1st and

2nd trial is 26 hours while for the 3rd trial is 27 hours. The average reaction time in

using 25ml CocoCide in a 3cm Fingergrass is 26 hours and 18 minutes.

In 30ml CocoCide, the reaction time that has been recorded for for the 1st and

2nd trial is 25 hours and for the 3rd trial is 26 hours. The average reaction time in using

30 ml CocoCide in a 3cm Fingergrass is 25hours and 18 minutes.

7cm fingergrass

In 20ml CocoCide, the reaction time that has been recorded for for the 1st trial

is 42 hours, for the 2nd trial is 45 hours and for the 3rd trial is 44 hours. The average

reaction time in using 20ml CocoCide in a 7cm Fingergrass is 43 hours and 36

minutes.

In 25ml CocoCide, the reaction time that has been recorded for for the 1st trial

is 41 hours, for the 2nd trial is 44 hours and for the 3rd trial is 43 hours. The average

reaction time in using 25ml CocoCide in a 7cm Fingergrass is 42 hours and 36

minutes.

In 30ml CocoCide, the reaction time that has been recorded for for the 1st is

40 hours, for the 2nd trial is 43 hours and for the 3rd trial is 42 hours. The average

reaction time in using 30 ml CocoCide in a 7cm Fingergrass is 41 hours and 36

minutes.
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13cm fingergrass

In 20ml CocoCide, the reaction time that has been recorded for for the 1st trial

is 46 hours, for the 2nd trial is 48 hours and for the 3rd trial is 47 hours. The average

reaction time in using 20ml CocoCide in a 13cm Fingergrass is 47 hours.

In 25ml CocoCide, the reaction time that has been recorded for for the 1st trial

is 45 hours, for the 2nd trial is 48 hours and for the 3rd trial is 46 hours. The average

reaction time in using 25ml CocoCide in a 13cm Fingergrass is 46 hours and 18

minutes.

In 30ml CocoCide, the reaction time that has been recorded for for the 1st is

44 hours, for the 2nd trial is 47 hours and for the 3rd trial is 46 hours. The average

reaction time in using 30 ml CocoCide in a 13cm Fingergrass is 45 hours and 36

minutes.

Table 1 Average Reaction Time of the 3 trials

reaction time 20ml 25ml 30ml
3cm
Trial 1 27 26 25
Trial 2 28 26 25
Trial 3 28 27 26
Average 27.66666667 26.33333333 25.33333333
7cm
Trial 1 42 41 40
Trial 2 45 44 43
Trial 3 44 43 42
Average 43.66666667 42.66666667 41.66666667
13 cm
Trial 1 46 45 44
Trial 2 48 48 47
Trial 3 47 46 46
Average 47 46.33333333 45.66666667

Time of Effectiveness

3cm fingergrass
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In 20ml CocoCide, the time of effectiveness that has been recorded for the 1st

trial is 48 hours while for the 2nd and 3rd trial is 45 hours. The average time of

effectiveness in using 20ml CocoCide in a 3cm Fingergrass is 46 hours.

In 25ml CocoCide, the time of effectiveness that has been recorded for the 1st

trial is 45 hours while for the 2nd trial is 43 hours and for the 3rd trial is 42 hours. The

average time of effectiveness in using 25ml CocoCide in a 3cm Fingergrass is 43

hours and 18 minutes.

In 30ml CocoCide, the time of effectiveness that has been recorded for the 1st

is 43 hours, for the 2nd trial is 42 hours and for the 3rd trial is 41 hours. The average

time of effectiveness in using 30 ml CocoCide in a 3cm Fingergrass is 42 hours.

7cm fingergrass

In 20ml CocoCide, the time of effectiveness that has been recorded for the 1st

trial is 49 hours while for the 2nd and 3rd trial is 50 hours. The average time of

effectiveness in using 20ml CocoCide in a 7cm Fingergrass is 49 hours and 36

minutes.

In 25ml CocoCide, the time of effectiveness that has been recorded for the 1st

and 2nd trial is 49 hours while for the 3rd trial is 48 hours. The average time of

effectiveness in using 25ml CocoCide in a 7cm Fingergrass is 48 hours and 36

minutes.

In 30ml CocoCide, the time of efefctiveness that has been recorded for the 1st,

2nd and 3rd trial is 48 hours. So the average reaction time in using 30 ml CocoCide in

a 7cm Fingergrass is obviously also 48 hours.

13cm fingergrass

In 20ml CocoCide, the time of effectiveness that has been recorded for the 1st

and 2nd trial is 51 hours while for the 3rd trial is 52 hours. The average time of
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effectiveness in using 20ml CocoCide in a 13cm Fingergrass is 51 hours and 18

minutes.

In 25ml CocoCide, the time of efectiveness that has been recorded for the 1st

trial is 50 hours while for the 2nd and 3rd trial is 51 hours. The average time of

effectiveness in using 25ml CocoCide in a 13cm Fingergrass is 50 hours and 36

minutes.

In 30ml CocoCide, the time of effectiveness that has been recorded for the 1st

trial is 49 hours, for the 2nd trial is 50 hours and for the 3rd trial is 49 hours. The

average time of effectiveness in using 30 ml CocoCide in a 13cm Fingergrass is 49

hours and 18 minutes.

Table 2 Average Time of Effectiveness

Time of Effectiveness 20ml 25ml 30ml
3cm
Trial 1 48 45 43
Trial 2 45 43 42
Trial 3 45 42 41
Average 46 43.33333333 42
7cm
Trial 1 49 49 48
Trial 2 50 49 48
Trial 3 50 48 48
Average 49.66666667 48.66666667 48
13cm
Trial 1 51 50 49
Trial 2 51 51 50
Trial 3 52 51 49
Average 51.33333333 50.66666667 49.33333333

Difference between CocoCide and Commercial herbicide in terms of Time of

Effectiveness

A. Time of effectiveness of Cococide applied in 3 cm Finger-grass

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For the 1st trial in 3cm Fingergrass, 30ml CocoCide have the time of

effectiveness of 43 hours. For the 2nd trial the 3cm fingergrass have 42 hours time of

effectiveness. And for the 3rd trial the time of effectiveness is 41 hours.

Base on the data gathered from the 3 trials, the average Time of Effectiveness

in using CocoCide in 3cm Finger-grass is 52 hours.

B. Time of effectiveness of 30ml Commercial herbicide applied in 3 cm Finger grass

For the 1st trial in 3cm Fingergrass, 30ml Commercial Herbicide have the time

of effectiveness of 51 hours. For the 2nd trial the said herbicide have 50 hours time of

effectiveness. And for the 3rd trial the time of effectiveness is 49 hours.

Base on the data gathered from the 3 trials, the average Time of Effectiveness

in using Commercial Herbicide in 3cm Finger-grass is 50 hours.

Table Difference between the Commercial Herbicide and CocoCide in terms of Time
of Effectiveness
Herbicide 1st Trial 2nd Trial 3rd Trial Average
CocoCide 43 42 41 42
Commercial Herbicide 51 50 49 50

Effects on Soil Fertility

Exactly after 1 month when the weeds become totally dry there’s a new weed

grown already on the area which has been sprayed with Coconut Oil herbicide. So this

proves that Coconut oil herbicide has no effect to the soil fertility.

Effects on Nearby plant

A. Nearby plant that is in contact with the finger grass weed

The researcher apply 30 ml of CocoCide to a Fingergrass that is nearby and

incontact with Tall Flatsedge plant. After 1 day the CocoCide is starting to react to the

weed, the researcher observed that some of the leaves of the nearby plant together

with the fingergrass weed are starting to become dry. 4 days after the application of
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CocoCide, the fingergrass are already dead as well as the Tall Flatsege that is

incontact with the weeds. So Coconut oil herbicide has really an effect on the nearby

plant that is in contact with Finger-grass weed.

B. Nearby plant that is not in contact with the finger grass weed

The researcher used Cassava plant as a nearby plant that is not incontact with

the weed. The researcher apply 30 ml of CocoCide to a Fingergrass that is nearby and

not incontact with Cassava plant. After 1 day the CocoCide is starting to react to the

fingergrass weed, the researcher observed that there is still no effect on the nearby

plant . 4 days after the application of CocoCide, the fingergrass are already dead but

there is still no effect to the Cassava plant. So CocoCide has no effect on the nearby

plant that is not incontact with Finger-grass weed.

Table 4 Effect of CocoCide to the nearby plants

Effects to: Rate:

Nearby plant 4
that is in
contact with
the finger grass
weed
Nearby plant 1
that is not in
contact with
the Finger-
grass weed

5 dead

4 not totally dry

3 slightly dry (appearance of some brownish color)

2 withered

1 no effect
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CONCLUSION
Cococide: Coconut Oil (Cocus nucifera) Herbicide is an effective herbicide.

Base on the data gathered from the 3 trials, the fastest average reaction time and time

of effectiveness was recorded when using 30ml of CocoCide in 3cm fingergrass. It’s

average reaction time was recorded 25 hours and 18 minutes while the average Time

of Effectiveness is 42 hours. On the other hand the average Time of effectiveness in

using Commercial Herbicide is 50 hours. Therefore, there is a significant difference

between CocoCide and Commercial Herbicide in terms of Time of Effectiveness.

Coconut Oil herbicide has no effect on soil fertility. Coconut Oil herbicide has an

effect on nearby plant that is in contact with the weed. Coconut oil herbicide has no

effect on nearby plant that is not in contact with the weed.

RECOMENDATION

After drawing the conclusion of the study, the proponents hereby make the

following suggestion/recommendation. The researcher smears CocoCide: Coconut Oil

herbicide only in selected type of weeds the Finger grass weed. For the Future

Researcher, you can use other types of weed. In this study the researcher only weeds

with 3, 7, and 13 cm height, for the future researcher they can test the Coconut Oil

Herbicide with height that is above 13 cm to measure the maximum capacity of the

Herbicide. Some herbicides are applied to the soil and are taken up by seedling plant

roots or shoots.
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Acknowledgement

First of all, author praise God, the Almighty for providing her this opportunity

and granting the capability to proceed successfully in this endeavour.

She would therefore like to offer her sincere thanks to all of them

To the parents of the researcher, Ma. Rodessa R. Burgos and David A. Burgos

for their support and words of encouragement.

To Mr. Aldrin Ramilo for assisting and motivating the researcher during the

Conduct of the study.

To Ms. Midrelle B. Romasanta for being the Adult Sponsor of the researcher,

for her assistance and comments during the Conduct of the study.

Above all, to our mighty God, for giving her wisdom and powers, guidance,

strength and patience to undertake and finally complete this endeavor.

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APPENDIX A

Table 5. Reaction Time and Time of Effectiveness

January 3, 2022
Trial 1
3cm 7cm 13cm
1/3/22 R T 1/3/22 R T 1/3/22 R T
1/4/22 1/6/22 1/5/22 1/7/22 1/5/22 1/7/22
20ml 2:25 5:25 5:25 2:28 8:28 9:28 2:30 12:30 3:30
pm pm pm pm am am pm pm pm
27hrs 48hrs 42hrs 49 hrs 46hrs 51hrs
25ml 2:19 4:19 1:19 2:21 7:21 8:21 2:23 11:23 1:23
pm pm pm pm am am pm am pm
26hrs 45 hrs 41hrs 49 hrs 45hrs 50hrs
30ml 2:35 3:35 10:35 2:33 6:33 6:33 2:32 10:32 11:32
pm pm am pm am am pm am am
25hrs 43 hrs 40hrs 48hrs 44hrs 49 hrs

January 10, 2022

Trial 2
3cm 7cm 13cm
1/10/2 R T 1/10/2 R T 1/10/2 R T
2 1/11/2 1/13/2 2 1/12/2 1/14/2 2 1/12/2 1/14/22
2 2 2 2 2
20ml 11:37 3:37 12:39 11:43 8:43 10:43 11:51 11:51 2:51
am pm pm am am am am am am
28hrs 45hrs 45hrs 50 hrs 48hrs 51 hrs
25ml 11:39 1:39 8:39 11:46 7:46 8:46 11:52 11:52 2:52
am pm am am am am am am am
26 hrs 43 hrs 44hrs 49hrs 48 hrs 51 hrs
30ml 11:40 12:40 6:40 11:50 6:50 6:50 11:54 10:54 1:54
am pm am am am am am am am
25hrs 42 hrs 43hrs 48 hrs 47hrs 50 hrs
January 17, 2022
Trial 3
3cm 7cm 13cm
1/17/ R T 1/17/2 R T 1/17/22 R T
22 1/18/2 1/20/ 2 1/19/2 1/21/2 1/19/22 1/21/22
2 22 2 2
20ml 1:07 5:07 2:07 1:13 9:13 11:13 1:20 pm 12:20 4:20
pm pm pm pm am am pm pm
28 hrs 45hrs 44hrs 50 hrs 47hrs 52 hrs
25ml 1:09 4:09 10:09 1:15 8:15 8:15 1:22 pm 11:22 2:22
pm pm am pm am am am pm
27 hrs 42 hrs 43hrs 48hrs 46 hrs 51 hrs
30ml 1:09 3:09 8:09 1:16 7:16 7:16 1:25 pm 11:22 12:22
pm pm am pm am am am pm
26hrs 41 hrs 42hrs 48 hrs 46hrs 49 hrs
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APPENDIX B
Making of Coconut Oil herbicide
A. Getting the Coconut milk

Using a Manual Coconut Dehusker by pricking Split the coconut apart

the Coconut into the Dehusker. Push the Coconut into two using a bolo
slowly then slightly move it sideward then remove
the Coconut Husk

grate the Coconut put the grated Coconut kernel squeeze the grated
kernel using a in a basin and put a 240 ml of Coconut kernel and
Coconut grater water separate it from the
milk produce

filter the coconut milk put the coconut

using a strainer to milk in a pan
make sure that there’s and it boil
no residue left.
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B. Making the Coconut Oil

After 5 minutes when its already the outer part of mix the Coconut milk
the coconut milk become clear which means that every 5 minutes
oil is being formed already and the coconut milk at
the center becomes brownish in Color

After 30 minutes the brownish color of the Using a strainer, discrete the
Coconut milk will turn into reddish color, Coconut oil from the Coconut
slightly hard and solid which are called as curds
the curds or “latik” and the oil is produced
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APPENDIX C &D
Reaction Time and Time of Effectiveness
20ml
3cm

Application of 20 ml When 20ml CocoCide 3cm fingergrass is

CocoCide to 3cm started to react to 3cm totally dry
fingergrass fingergrass

7cm

Application of 20 ml When 20ml CocoCide 7 cm fingergrass is

CocoCide to 7cm started to react to7cm totally dry
fingergrass fingergrass
13 cm

Application of 20 ml When 20ml 13 cm fingergrass is

CocoCide to 13cm CocoCide started to totally dry
fingergrass react to13cm
fingergrass
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25ml
3cm

Application of 25 ml When 25ml CocoCide 3cm fingergrass is

CocoCide to 3cm started to react to 3cm totally dry
fingergrass fingergrass
7cm

Application of 25 ml When 25ml CocoCide 7 cm fingergrass is

CocoCide to 7cm started to react to7cm totally dry
fingergrass fingergrass

13cm

Application of 25 ml When 25ml 13 cm fingergrass is

CocoCide to 13cm CocoCide started to totally dry
fingergrass reactAPPENDIX
to13cm E
fingergrass
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30ml
3cm

Application of 30 ml When 30ml CocoCide 3cm fingergrass is

CocoCide to 3cm started to react to 3cm totally dry
fingergrass fingergrass

7cm

Application of 30 ml When 30 ml CocoCide 7 cm fingergrass is

CocoCide to 7cm started to react to7cm totally dry
fingergrass fingergrass
13cm

Application of 30 ml When 30 ml 13 cm fingergrass is

CocoCide to 13cm CocoCide started to totally dry
fingergrass react to13cm
fingergrass
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APPENDIX E
Making of Commercial Herbicide

Get thirty (30) ml only of the Commercial herbicide and sixty (60) mL of water

Measure thirty (30) ml of Commercial herbicide with

water using a measuring bottle ( feeding Bottle)

Mix the thirty (30) ml Commercial herbicide and

sixty (60) stir it well ml of water in the container
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Put thirty (30) ml of the mixture

of Commercial herbicide with
water in a spray bottle
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APPENDIX F
Difference Between CocoCide and Commercial Herbicide in terms of Time of

Effectiveness

A.Time of effectiveness of 30ml CocoCide applied in 3 cm Finger-grass

Application of 30 ml When 30ml CocoCide 3cm fingergrass is

CocoCide to 3cm started to react to 3cm totally dry
fingergrass fingergrass

B.Time of effectiveness of 30 ml Commercial herbicide applied in 3 cm Finger-grass

Application of 30 ml When 30ml 3cm fingergrass is

Commercial herbicide Commercial herbicide totally dry
to 3cm fingergrass started to react to 3cm
fingergrass
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APPENDIX G
Effects on Soil Fertility

After 15 days when After 30 days when

the weeds becomes the weeds becomes
totally dry totally dry
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APPENDIX H
Effects on Nearby Plant

A. Nearby plant (Tall Flatsedge) that is in contact with the weed

Application of 30 ml After 4 days of After 1 week of

CocoCide to application application
fingergrass

B.Nearby plant (Cassava Plant) that is not in contact with the finger grass

Application of 30 ml After 4 days of After 1 week of

CocoCide to application application
fingergrass