A Study On The Efficacy of Garlic and Gumamela Fusion As An Alternative Pesticide
A Study On The Efficacy of Garlic and Gumamela Fusion As An Alternative Pesticide
A Study On The Efficacy of Garlic and Gumamela Fusion As An Alternative Pesticide
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Senior High School Courses
Inquiries, Investigation, & Immersion and Research Capstone Project
De Castro, Melissa A.
Estrella, Prince Justin D.
Estrella, Princess Rossini N.
Fabre, Shane Ashley J.
Gonzales, John Rasheed Dg.
Martin, Lorenzo G.
Mauricio, Jay Mark Dg.
Nase, Justine J.
Natavio, Selwyn R.
May 2023
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We the researchers would like to express our deep and sincere heartfelt gratitude
to all the people that lend their hand and help, in any means, and thus made this research
study possible and a success.
First and foremost, we would like to thank the Almighty God for his guidance and
blessings throughout the time of our research work.
To our research teacher and our overall consultant, Mr. Vryann James Sison, LPT
who guided us throughout the course of making the research paper. His insights and
suggestions are vital. And his way of motivating us inspires the burning passion in each
and everyone.
To Mr. Ron Kenneth C. Cruz, LPT our research statistician, for sharing his
mathematical expertise that helped the researchers on the analysis and interpretation of
the research data.
To Ms. Rose Ann Dg. Laderas, LPT who willingly accepts the request to be our
research grammarian.
To our beloved College of Mary Immaculate of Pandi, Bulacan Inc. for the
opportunity to showcase our ideas through our innovation product.
To Mr. Dindo C. Estrella, for providing us the glass aquarium used for the
research testing and to Mrs. & Mr. Martin who wholeheartedly welcomed us to their
home.
Table of Contents
ABSTRACT ……………………………………………………………...…………... V
CHAPTER 1
Overview ………………………………………………...…………………… 1
Background of the Study ………………………………………………..…... 1
Theoretical Framework ………………………………………………..……. 5
Conceptual Framework …………………………………………………..…. 6
Statement of the Problem ………………………………………………..….. 8
Hypothesis and Assumption ……………………………………………..….. 9
Null Hypothesis ………………………………………………...…..… 9
Alternative Hypothesis ……………………………………………..... 9
Assumptions ………………………………………………………….. 9
Scope and Limitations ……………………………………………………..… 10
Definition of Terms ……………………………………………………..……. 10
Significance of the Study ………………………………………………..…… 11
CHAPTER 2
Overview ………………………………………………...…………………… 12
Review of Related Literature ……………………………………………….. 12
Organic Pesticide …………………………………………………….. 12
Properties of Allium Sativum ……………………………………….. 13
Properties of Hibiscus Rosa …………………………………………. 14
Benefits of Organic Pesticide ………………………………...……… 14
Effect of Garlic Extract on Eggplant ……………………………….. 15
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CHAPTER 3
Overview …………………………………………………………………..… 16
Research Design …………………………………………………………….. 16
Research Methodology …………………………………………………...… 16
Research Locale …………………………………………………………….. 17
Research Instrument ……………………………………………………….. 18
Research Setup ……………………………………………………………… 18
Data Analysis …………………………………………………...…………… 20
Data Gathering Procedure …………………………………………………. 20
Ethical Consideration ………………………………………………………. 20
CHAPTER 4
Overview …………………………………………………………………….. 21
Result & Findings …………………………………………………………… 21
CHAPTER 5
Overview …………………………………………………………………….. 30
Summary of the Study ……………………………………………………… 30
Conclusions ………………………………………………………………….. 31
Recommendations …………………………………………………………... 36
APPENDIX ………………………………………………………………………….. 38
REFERENCES ……………………………………………………………………… 39
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List of Tables
Conceptual Framework
Table 5: The Plants’ Computed Speed of Growth, Sum, and Mean ……… 23
Table 8: The Treatments’ Computed Sum and Mean of Pests Killed …….. 28
Appendix
III
List of Figures
Research Setup
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ABSTRACT
The increase of pests in crops affects our agriculture. Crops may be depleted due
to pests that spread and multiply in the country. While the pest is spreading, there is also
an increase in the use of chemical pesticides that have a great impact on the destruction of
the environment and have adverse effects on humans and animals. So the researchers
conducted research about the production of alternative and organic pesticides. Research
aims to develop pesticides that do not have adverse effects on humans, the environment,
or plant production. and its ingredients are garlic and gumamela. In doing so, the
ingredients are extracted using a mortar and pestle and filtered using a cloth. This is
quantitative and experimental research. This research has two tests: the garlic efficacy
test and the gumamela efficacy test. Researchers provide a checklist to record the testing
results and findings. In testing garlic's efficacy, the researchers prepared 20 containers
containing 10 pests (weaver ants), and they had three concentrations and a control group.
and gumamela; and the control group contains chemical pesticide. While the gumamela
efficacy is tested using 4 testing plants, each concentration has 1 testing plant. The
concentrations are the same as for the efficacy of garlic, but the control group in this test
has not received treatment. After the test, the results and findings come out. On the garlic
efficacy test, as usual, the control group ranked first and the high concentration of garlic
ranked second. The findings of this test show that the high concentration of garlic is
efficient as an organic pesticide. While for the gumamela efficacy, the high concentration
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of gumamela became the first on the rank list of plant growth. The findings of this
test show that the high concentration of gumamela has the fastest speed of growth of each
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employing organic or natural materials or substances because the agriculture issue is still
troubling and ongoing. The primary objective is to develop appropriate and efficient
pesticides to eradicate pests in crops using natural ingredients that are accessible,
affordable, and doable by everyone. If plant pest populations rise, more crops will be
damaged globally and dangerous and alarming diseases will have a greater chance of
spreading. These pesticides will not harm the environment or other living things and are
safer than conventional chemical pesticides, which have a negative impact on humans,
increasingly widespread, especially among our farmers. Pests that delay plant growth or
finally cause them to wither and die harm a lot of plants. Many farmers and gardeners are
complaining about the pest's negative impact. The continued spread that has not yet been
Pest exist naturally in our planet. Each species interact with other living or
nonliving elements of the environment and serves as specific purpose within the
ecosystem. The way that organisms use resources is adapted to lessen competition with
other, closely related species. Spring season is known as mating season and this is the
season where the pests are more active. Pests this season seek for food and water. The
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example of these pests are lady beetles, cluster flies, ticks, fleas, and wasps. The common
plant pest are aphids, wood pests such as termites, roaches and vector insects of many
infectious diseases. Pests destroy at least 30-40%. 50 years ago, Francisco J. Aguilar
invented The Pest Analysis. Pesticides are used to control various pest and disease. The
first known pesticide was elemental sulfur dusting used in ancient suner about 4,500
years ago in ancient. Pesticides frequently have an impact on the nervous system, system
in our body that control your nerves and muscles. Pesticides can affect environment, it
can contaminate soil, water, turf, and other vegetation. If the pest in plant increases, the
percentage of destroyed crops globally will increase and the harmful diseases will have a
higher chance to get into you, it can also affect our economy because of loss or reduced
efficiency of agricultural production and reduces the production and quality of food.
majority of them have had crops or plants infested with pests. To manage pests, they
It aids in the reduction of pests in our plants, but it also has detrimental impacts on the
environment and human health. If used regularly, various diseases can be contracted.
Studies have shown that it can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, skin, problem in breathing or
asthma and many other parts of the body. For example, eating a plant that has been
sprayed with pesticides can cause diarrhea or, worse yet, food poisoning because of the
chemical ingredients that are mixed with it. It has an impact on the environment in a
similar way that it has on the soil. It can lead to a decline in the numbers of beneficial soil
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microbes and can remain in the soil for years or decades after application, harming soil
health. Chemical pesticides also diminish the availability of clean water for drinkable
purposes and worsen the quality of the water. Another factor in atmospheric pollution is
air pollution, which is brought on by chemical pesticides. Pesticides are active substances
applied to plants to prevent a variety of pests. It is used to exterminate, control, and repel
cause up to 40% of the world's crop yield to be lost each year. Over $220 billion is lost
annually to plant diseases and at least $70 billion to invasive insects in the global
economy. There are approximately 70 000 pest species and diseases that damage
agricultural crops worldwide (Pimentel, 2009). Harm crops and reduce yields in a number
of ways. They may harm plants by removing enough sap to cause withering and death, as
well as by building to high population densities, which remove plant nutrients. According
to another study, organic pesticides have many advantages over synthetic ones and may
alternatives. Organic pesticides are less likely to damage people or animals, are
biodegradable, and hardly ever leave residues in the soil (Kalia, 2011).
The main issue of this study is the increasing rate of pests in plants and
their toxic effects on plant production. The researchers will find out if the organic
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investigate. At first, researchers may investigate the effects of the alternative pesticides
on the growth of plants by adding different amounts of pesticides to certain plants. Then
researchers could perform plant studies by setting up another set of experiments to test
the effects of various concentrations of the pesticides on plants induced with pests. The
researchers could also investigate how these alternative pesticides might be used
The goal of the study is to provide farmers and gardeners with organic
pesticide alternatives to the traditional pesticides they use, which are hazardous to both
human health and the environment. It is preferable to use organic pesticides because, in
addition to being cheaper or affordable, you can do it by yourself as well. In fact, this
organic pesticide has a pleasant scent because of its gumamela ingredients that give off a
good odor. It has organic ingredients, garlic and gumamela, it's perfect because our
In this study, the researchers have two variables, which are garlic and
gumamela. Garlic is variable in this study because it is one of the ingredients that
contains sulfate and an antimicrobial that can kill pests. And gumamela is the second
variable because it has a substance that contains antifungal and antibiotic properties and
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Theoretical Framework
This study is all about the role of garlic in agriculture. They conduct
findings about the potential of garlic as a natural pesticide. And they said garlic is a better
option as an alternative pesticides for controlling pests than they currently use that can be
highly toxic to humans. They said garlic has varying effects on different life stages, e.g.,
delia radicum eggs and adults are more susceptible to toxicity than larvae and different
anthraquinones, quinn’s phenols, essential oil, and steroids. They also stated that
gumamela can kill and repel pests like aphids and larvae. At last, gumamela ash oil can
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Conceptual Framework
Table 1 shows the formula of creating the organic pesticide. Input presents the
ingredients and materials needed which are the 500mL spray bottle, 375mL garlic
extract/gumamela ash oil, 125mL gumamela ash oil/garlic extract or 250 mL garlic
extract and gumamela ash oil, and 100 mL of hot water (garlic and gumamela ratios may
vary depending on the concentration to be created). The process contains steps 1, 2, and
3. The first step is to grind the ingredients, following that is to combine the grinded
ingredients and finally, transfer the mixture to the spray bottle. The output will be the
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Phase 2: Evaluation of the Product
Table 2 shows the second phase which is the evaluation of the product. The input
presents the plants that are going to be sprayed with the organic pesticide and the plant
pests which are the weaver ants. The process contains the application of the pesticide
which consists of three sprays with 90 seconds of interval between each sprays and 2
days interval between each trial. The output will be the outcome of the evaluation after
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Phase 3: Observation of the Product
Table 3 shows the observation process of the product. The input presents the
proper steps in achieving the desired outcome without unnecessary variables that may
change the outcome. First step is to place the plants in a good environment and second is
to put a fence around the plants to keep other variables to affect the outcome. The process
is to observe the plants with 2 days of interval to see improvements. The output will be
the statistical results which are the appeal and effectiveness of the product.
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b. Speed of growth
Null Hypothesis
pesticides in terms of number of pests killed and increasing the growth rate of
plants.
Alternative Hypotheses
3. There is a significant difference between the balanced concentration and the rest
of concentrations in terms of killing pests and increasing the growth rate of plants.
Assumptions
1. The garlic and gumamela will create a strong pesticide because of what it
contains.
2. The pesticide will repel the insects as long as the main ingredient is mixed with
the pesticide.
3. The insects will not survive when sprayed with the pesticide because of the
components it contains.
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Scope and Delimitations
alternative pesticide usage among the farmers and gardeners. The researchers in this
study determine the importance of using pesticides and also demonstrate the use related
to the learning process. This study will not benefit those who are not farmers and
gardeners because they will not benefit from our study, and due to the lack of laboratory
facilities, researchers limit laboratory testing. Additionally, due to the short amount of
Definition of Terms
For better understanding and clarification on the terms used in this study, the
Fusion. This refers to the combination or output of two natural sources to become
one.
Garlic. This refers to a rounded bulb that produces a strong distinct smell.
Gumamela. This refers to a flower known for its different colors and being an
ornamental plant.
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Pesticide. This refers to the substance that is used to repel/kill pests.
of 375mL of garlic extract and 125mL of gumamela ash oil mixed together.
consists of 375mL of gumamela ash oil and 125mL of garlic extract mixed together.
gumamela which consists of 250mL gumamela ash oil and 250mL garlic extract.
treatment applied.
Future Researchers. The outcome of this study will be added to the existing
body of knowledge. Therefore, future researchers can get information from this study as
Farmers. As this study also covers agriculture, farmers can gain information on
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Gardeners. This study will provide information to protect plants from pests using
organic pesticides.
Agriculturist. Such can gain information on this study to protect plants or plant
products against all harmful organisms and check or prevent undesired growth of plants.
Forestry. This study can provide information to the forest industry. Pesticides
may be used in forests to control weeds, insects, animals, or diseases that can damage
trees.
CHAPTER 2
This chapter presents the review of related literature that supports this research.
The authors of these studies gave enough background to the researchers for a better
understanding of their study. This includes information about organic pesticides, their
Organic Pesticide
Organic pesticides are those that come from naturally occurring sources
botanical, or mineral-based pesticides are all included in the extensive range of organic
pesticides. A large number of them are derived from plants, insects, or naturally
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about the target pest if they wish to control it successfully because organic pesticides are
less lasting and can be more selective than synthetic ones. When utilizing organic
pesticide, precise pest identification and an understanding of the pest life cycle are
essential. For effective control, the timing of pesticide treatments can be crucial. For them
to be effective, organic pesticides could also need specific handling (McCoy, T., 2020).
cooking. Particularly in organic farming and growing in backyard gardens, its value as a
available, and homemade extracts are also extensively utilized. Garlic has antifeidant,
bacterial, fungicidal, insecticidal, nematicidal, and repellent properties that stop insects
from feeding. Garlic is powerful against a variety of disease-causing bacteria and insects
at various phases of their life cycles (egg, larva, adult). This includes termites, mice,
moths, and other caterpillars like the false codling moth. It also includes fungi, bacteria,
(2020) the aroma of the garlic is a smell which ants find unpleasant. Not only ants but
other pests as well, ranging from mice, birds, worms and such. Garlic contains chemical
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garlic and diallyl thiosulfonate (allicin) that is an organosulfur compound found in garlic.
antimicrobial and so forth. And diallyl thiosulfonate is an oily, yellowish liquid obtained
in garlic which gives the garlic its strong distinctive odor. All of which are useful and
steroid that can kill pests like aphids and larvae and gumamela ash oil is acceptable and
can be used for repelling mosquitoes. (Riyaz, T. and Riyat A.K. 2021)
living things and do not harm the health of the plant or soil (Only Organic 2019). Many
home gardeners want to use something to kill bugs and weeds while still having a
minimal impact on the environment and their own health. Many people are turning to
natural and organic pesticides as a safer alternative to synthetic ones. Organic pesticides
are made to kill, just like synthetic ones are. Despite coming from a natural source, the
active ingredients are present in much higher concentrations than they would ever be in
nature. (UNH Extension Infoline 2019). Selective organic pesticides may be preferred
because they are selective in their ability to lessen damage to non-target species. This can
encourage populations of helpful organisms and maybe lower the total pest pressure by
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solely eliminating the target pest. However, if several insect species are present, selective
products might not be able to completely eliminate all of the pests. Researchers said that
organic pesticides are less "persistent" than certain synthetic alternatives. This indicates
that organic pesticides often degrade in the environment and cease to function after a
relatively brief period of time. As a result, more pesticides may be applied overall than if
you had used a more lasting product. (McCoy, T., et al. 2020)
extract, or AGE, on the eggplant plant, according to the study by Ali, M., et al. (2019).
The researchers' AGE was made at a 200 g/mL concentration and given to the eggplant at
various growth phases. Freshly produced extracts were used for each application to
prevent potential bioactivity deterioration. Spraying the plant inside a plastic tunnel
served as the treatment in the trial conducted by the researchers. In this study, the
researchers discovered that spraying an eggplant plant once with AGE promotes plant
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CHAPTER 3
methodology. The setting, setup, and instruments used for the research are also covered in
this chapter. Along with describing the different ethical considerations that will be
observed in this research, the methodology for gathering data is explained as well in this
chapter.
Research Design
combination of garlic and gumamela, can be utilized. This study will apply a quantitative
research approach since the study focuses on an experimental research design. With the
use of experimental design, the researchers will be able to justify the objectives of the
mixture of garlic and gumamela can be used. A qualitative observation will be applied to
obtain the necessary information for the overall condition of the plants.
Research Methodology
To obtain the necessary data, the researchers will utilize an experimental design
one control group are made and utilized to determine what concentration is going to be
effective in increasing the plant’s growth rate and capability of killing pests. Each
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75% garlic extract and 25% gumamela extract, while concentration B contains 75%
gumamela extract and 25% garlic extract, and concentration C contains 50% garlic
extract and 50% gumamela extract. Concentrations are different amounts of ingredients
used to determine what will be most effective in terms of killing pests and growing
plants. To know the gumamela efficacy in plants, researchers provide 4 testing plants in
each concentration, with the control group having 1 testing plant. The testing plants test
every another 2 days with 3 sprays and 5 trials. To determine the speed of growth of
testing plants, researchers record the height of the plants on a checklist provided. To
identify the efficacy of garlic on pests, 20 testing containers were provided, which
contained 10 pests (weaver ants) in each container. In this test, researchers provide three
concentrations and one control group. Concentration A contains 75% garlic extract and
25% gumamela extract, while concentration B contains 75% gumamela extract and 25%
garlic extract, and concentration C contains 50% garlic extract and 50% gumamela
extract, and the control group is a commercial pesticide. There are five testing containers
with pests. Five testing containers represent the trials for each concentration. The
researchers apply treatment through three sprays. After applying the treatment,
researchers record the results on a checklist after 1 hour to determine the efficacy of
distance between groups of concentrations and the control group will be established.
Research Locale
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This study was conducted at 0237 Siling Bata, Pandi, Bulacan. The location was
and testing since the materials and environment that was necessary were provided.
Research Instrument
instrument is focused on determining the efficacy of the organic pesticide to the pests and
plants. The checklist was divided into two parts—the first part is for the garlic efficacy
and the second part for the gumamela efficacy. The first and second part of the checklist
will include a control group and five trials for each of the concentrations. The data to be
inputted in the first part of the checklist will be collected using observations. This
checklist specifically designed for the study will efficiently and effectively capture all the
needed findings.
Research Setup
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Figure 1: Garlic and Gumamela Organic Pesticide Blueprint
The first step is to prepare a specific amount of the main ingredients, which
include garlic and gumamela. Next, using a mortar and pestle, crush it until the extract
comes out. Two mortars and pestles are needed, one for the gumamela and the other for
the garlic. Hot water will work to extract more once the components have been crushed.
It will need fine cloth that will act as a strainer to filter the extract and get rid of any
necessary to measure each extract in order to avoid errors in the required extract of
ingredients and to ensure that the organic pesticide has the proper amount of ingredients.
To create an organic garlic and gumamela pesticide, put and combine the garlic and
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Data Analysis
statistical data into the study. To know if there is a significant difference between and
within the groups. And as there were more than 2 concentrations including the control
group needed to compare results. Researchers may use line and bar graphs to demonstrate
the growth rate of plants on every trial after the treatments. Then qualitative observation
may be used as statistical treatment since observation allows the researchers to interact,
get the primary data, as well as to understand the process better. A comparative analysis
The researchers will gather the necessary data using the checklist provided in the
instrument. The data that will be inputted in the checklist will be collected through
different methods within the experimental research design. Specifically, the researchers
will observe the plants as they are sprayed with three different concentrations in which
the control group is an exception. Testing the plants with the concentrations as well as
Ethical Consideration
The researchers will ensure that the testing place is away from populated
residential areas to ensure that there will not be any potential harm to be done. The
researchers will also uphold confidentiality to those who reached their help to the study
but does not want to disclose their information. Integrity of information that will be
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included in the paper will also be practiced to ensure that no misinformation will be
spread. Lastly, objectivity will be the highest priority second to potential harm to
guarantee that no biases from the researchers will be included in the paper.
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CHAPTER 4
This chapter is divided into two sections. First, the overview of the chapter in
which the data analysis is reviewed. Second, the findings & results, the analysis, and the
data gathered using the checklist of observations. The analysis of the treatment of data in
made to visually interpret the speed of growth values along with its respective sum and
mean.
Gumamela Efficacy
Growth Initial Day 1-3 Day 3-5 Day 5-7 Day 7-9 Day 9-11
Path Height
Control 20 20.5 21 22 23 24
Group
C 19 19.5 20 20.5 22 23
Table 4: Trial Results of Gumamela Efficacy
Table 4 shows the results of each trial done on each treatment. Each plant has a
stable improvement in terms of height while progressing over the trials. The control
group is tested without any kind of treatment which means the natural growth of the
eggplant with sufficient supply of water and sunlight. The plants had an initial height
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with slight differences with each other but even so, Concentration C has noticeable
results as it has the lowest amount of growth starting on Day 3-5 to Day 9-11.
Concentration B also has noticeable results with a fast and steady growth starting on Day
3-5 to Day 9-11 even with an initial height of 19, being one of the lowest initial heights
used.
Where:
S1 - First measurement
S2 - Second measurement
T - Number of day interval between each
Speed of Day 1-3 Day 3-5 Day 5-7 Day 7-9 Day Sum Mean
Growth 9-11
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Table 2 shows the speed of growth of the four treatments within the span of 11
days. The computed mean results of the control group is 0.4, following the control group
One-Way ANOVA
Where:
F - variation between sample means
df1 - number of treatments minus 1
df2 - total number of observations
p-value - probability
symbol can be interpreted as the variation between sample means. The df1 is the number
of treatments minus one. The df2 is the total number of observations which can be
computed using N - k where the N is interpreted as the number of scores in each treatment
and k as the number of treatment conditions. The p-value is the probability that describes
how probable it is to find a particular set of observations if the null hypothesis were true.
As F is higher than the p-value, if not all treatments, one treatment has a significant
difference.
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Figure 2: Speed of Growth Post-Hoc Test
Figure 3 shows the computed post-hoc test of speed of growth to determine where
the difference came from. Where CG is interpreted as the control group, A as the
difference presents the computed difference between each treatment. With control group
and Concentration A having a -0.0700 mean difference which means that Concentration
A is better than the control group. Control group and Concentration B having a -0.300
difference which means that Concentration B is better than the control group. Finally,
Concentration C being equal to the control group since no mean difference was
difference of 0.0700 which implies that Concentration A is better than the latter. Finally,
To help visualize what treatment surpasses the others, a line graph is made.
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Figure 3: Comparative Analysis of the Speed of Growth Between the Four Treatments
The line graph shows the differences in each treatment in terms of speed of
growth. Day 1-3 shows the four treatments having the same values proving to be the
the other hand, the control group stayed the same height alongside Concentration C with
Concentration C with identical values of 0.25 on Day 5-7, 0.75 on Day 7-9, and 0.5 on
Day 9-11. The control group then produced a result on Day 5-7 which is 0.5 but then
rapidly with significant growth values of 0.5 and 1.5 following Day 7-9 to Day 9-11.
To show the trial results with regards to garlic efficacy along with their
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Garlic Efficacy
Control 10 10 10 10 10 10
Group
A 10 9 10 9 9 10
B 10 6 6 7 7 6
C 10 8 7 6 7 8
Table 7: Trial Results of Garlic Efficacy
Table 7 presents the number of pests each treatment killed. All treatments started
with an initial number of 10 pests. In this experiment, the control group is tested with a
commercially available pesticide to which the pests strongly reacted which can be seen in
the table where the control group successfully killed all the pests throughout the trials.
The Concentration A puts a visible result having a 94% success rate of killing pests with
only 3 pests that the treatment failed to kill. Concentration B failed to match the control
group with only 32 pests killed throughout the trials. Concentration C has a total number
of 36 pests killed with only 4 more pests when compared with Concentration B.
Control Group 10 10 10 10 10 50 10
Concentration 9 10 9 9 10 47 9.4
A
Concentration 6 6 7 7 6 32 6.4
B
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Concentration 8 7 6 7 8 36 7.2
C
Table 8: The Treatments’ Computed Sum and Mean of Pests Killed
Table 8 shows the treatments’ sum and mean of pests killed throughout the four
trials. The computed mean result of the control group is 10, following the control group,
One-Way ANOVA
Where:
F - variation between sample means
df1 - number of treatments minus 1
df2 - total number of observations
p-value - probability
Table 9 shows the One-Way ANOVA interpretation of the number of pests killed
where the variables’ interpretations are the same with Table 6. However, As F is less than
p-value and the p-value is less than 0.05, it implies that the tests done are statistically
significant.
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Figure 4: Pests Killed Post-Hoc Test
Figure 4 presents the computed post-hoc test of the number of pests killed to
determine where the difference came from. The computed difference between each
treatment is shown by the mean difference. Control group and Concentration A have a
mean difference of 0.600 which implies that the control group is better. Control group
and Concentration B and C having a 3.60*** and 2.800*** mean difference which means
that the control group is significantly better than the two treatments. Similar with control
3.00*** and 2.200*** which implies that Concentration A is significantly better than the
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Figure 5: Comparative Analysis of the Number of Pests Killed Between the Four Treatments
Figure 3 shows a bar graph that contains the comparative analysis of the number
of pests killed between the treatments. The control group serves as an ideal threshold to
presented an almost identical result with the control group where Concentration A killed
47 out 50 pests in five trials. On the other hand, Concentration B kills an average amount
of pests throughout the trials. Lastly, Concentration C kills a fair amount of pests in each
trial.
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CHAPTER 5
This chapter presents the summary and conclusions of the study as well as the
Different pest problems are still widespread among the crops affecting dozens of
farmers and gardeners. With modern methods such as chemical pesticides and other
methods used to eliminate pests, others feel a sense of comfort and relief. However, such
methods also come with an underlying harm to the people using it. The objective of this
commercially available pesticides which have harmful chemicals. Not only do the
pesticide eradicate pests but also boost its growth. This objective will be achieved
Research Question 1:
b. Speed of growth
Research Question 2:
Orgamela concentrations in terms of the pests killed and growth of plant. Whether or not
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Concentration A is preferred over the rest of concentrations with regards to pests killed
and speed of growth of plants and so on. In Subquestion A, the effectiveness of garlic is
Question 2 inquires how much of an effect the plants took after it is sprayed with their
Conclusions
With regards to the garlic ingredient, it is also found that the garlic extract is
effective as the main ingredient in terms of killing pests. Table 7 presents Concentration
A which consists of 75% garlic and 25% gumamela as the highest number of pests killed
close to the values of control group which the treatment applied is a commercial chemical
pesticide. Table 8 also supports the claim where the Concentration A has an average of
9.4 close to the control group. Table 9 also rejects the null hypothesis of the study and
outcome of each trial when the p-value is lower than < 0.05 to which the p-value is at <
0.01 as shown in Table 9. Figure 4 presents the post-hoc test to determine the mean
difference where Concentration A showed a consistent p-value of less than 0.01 and a
mean difference of 3.00*** and 2.200*** taking into account that an asterisk (*) implies
that there is a huge difference between the two treatments being compared. A bar graph is
shown in Figure 5 to comparatively show the number of pests killed and their ranking
between each treatment visually. Concentration C is balanced as it can kill a fair amount
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of pests and produce a decent amount with regards to increased growth rate. Two-day
intervals between trials also played a big role in the results gathered. It allowed the
researchers to accurately collect the data compared to a one-day interval which showed
b. Speed of growth
Based on the findings & results and data analysis specifically in Table 5,
gumamela ash oil is effective as an ingredient for increasing the growth rate of a plant.
more effective than the rest of the concentrations with a computed average of 0.7 higher
than the control group and other concentrations. With a concentration that consists of
75% gumamela and 25% garlic, Concentration B can still kill pests with a computed
average of 6.4 pests killed in all trials as shown in Table 8. Table 6 shows the ANOVA
interpretation of the speed of growth where the p-value is at 0.425 while taking into
account that the ideal p-value is < 0.05 to successfully reject the null hypothesis. Still
however, F is higher than the p-value at 0.985 where if not all treatments, one treatment
successfully did so as shown in the Table 4 and 5, and Figure 2 of the speed of growth
post-hoc test. A line graph is displayed in Figure 3 to comparatively show the speed of
The 1 meter distance between the plants proved to be effective as it helped the
testing process to ensure that the plants will not be contaminated with the other
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concentrations and not influence the results. Table 1 proved that the overall condition of
the plants tested had a steady improvement by providing sufficient care in sunlight and
water. Figures 2-5 supports the claim by providing a visual presentation using line graphs
which shows how good of results the plants produced. All the considered precautionary
measures and applied treatments of the three concentrations proved to be effective for the
The following figures are the overall conditions of the plants used for testing and
experiments.
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Figure 7: Plant 2 Overall Condition
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Figure 9: Plant 4 Overall Condition
In summary, by testing the efficacy of garlic and gumamela, this study established
environmental and human harm. The efficacy of garlic helps users find an efficient way
to minimize the pest. Users may use a high concentration of garlic to minimize the pest.
And the test of gumamela efficacy helps to indicate that garlic and gumamela have no
adverse effects on plants. And based on the qualitative observations, the testing plants
were in good condition. The testing plant that received the treatment does not have pests
present, while the control group that did not receive the treatment has pests on the soil
and trunk of the plant. Finally, the product can be used by farmers and gardeners, and the
test results can be used as existing data by future researchers and botanists.
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Recommendations
Several areas appeared as potential future study areas as the research progressed.
similar to this study to test the organic pesticides with a variety of pests to
find out whether it is also effective to other pests aside from weaver ants.
regarding this particular field to test the organic pesticides with a variety
of plants to find out whether the organic pesticides are far more effective
pesticides which are less likely to cause harm to humans, animals, plants,
and the environment. Instead it benefits the soil, plants, and animals.
has a lower carbon footprint, preserves and promotes the health of soil,
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gas emissions which contributes to climate change, soil erosion, water
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APPENDIX
The study used different checklists for the purpose of data gathering listed as
follows:
Gumamela Efficacy
Control
Group
C
Table 4: Trial Results of Gumamela Efficacy
Garlic Efficacy
Control
Group
C
Table 7: Trial Results of Garlic Efficacy
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