METHODS OF SOIL

STERILIZATION
Pre-Test
Direction: Read and understand the questions carefully. Select the best answer of the choices given, write
only the letter of your answer in your answer sheet.

1. We sterilize the soil to ensure that the production of seedlings is free from any soil-borne diseases.
Which of the following methods of soil sterilization is not environment friendly?
a. Solarization c. Chemical treatment
b. Biofumigation d. Pouring boiling water on to the soil
2. Which of the following is the most common method of sterilizing the soil?
a. Biofumigation c. Solarization
b. Chemical treatment d. burning organic matter on the soil
3. Which method of soil sterilization is commonly done by pouring boiling water (100 °C) on the soil
to kill whatever pathogens are present in the soil then allowing the soil to cool prior to use?
a. Solarization c. Pouring boiling water on to the soil
b. Bio-fumigation d. Chemical treatment
4. What method of soil sterilization where soil borne pests and pathogens can be suppressed by
chemical compounds that are released during decomposition of certain crops?
a. Solarization c. Pouring boiling water on to the soil
b. Bio-fumigation d. Chemical treatment
 5. Which of the following methods soil sterilization treats the soil with chemicals like
Formaldehyde?
a. Solarization c. Pouring boiling water on to the soil
b. Bio-fumigation d. Chemical treatment
Enumerate the four (4) components of the growing media for vegetable production.
Write your answers in your answer sheet.
Activity!

Direction: Identify the picture shown.

Soil Sterilization is the act of killing or destroying the action of diseases causing organism that is present
in the soil without causing harm to other organisms that inhabits the soil.
According to Bautista and Mabesa (1977), the soil mix should be sterilized before use to kill weed
seeds, insects, and numerous soil pathogens. Soil sterilization can be accomplished by using heat
or chemicals.

Based on the Resource Manual on Integrated Production and Pest Management(IPPM) in

1. Burning organic materials on the soil -This is a traditional way of soil sterilization where local farmers
follow. This is done by burning organic materials above the soil.
2. Pouring boiling water on to the soil -This method of soil sterilization is commonly done by pouring
boiling water (100oC) on the soil to kill whatever pathogens are present in the soil then allowing the soil
to cool prior to use.
 3. Solarization - a method of soil sterilization that uses the sun to heat the soil. Solarization can control
soil borne diseases, weed seeds, and some nematodes including root-knot nematodes.
4. Bio-fumigation -Soil borne pests and pathogens can be suppressed by chemical compounds that
are released during decomposition of certain crops. This is called bio-fumigation
5. Chemical treatment -Treat the soil with chemicals like Formaldehyde, 1 tablespoon per 1 gallon of
water. However, the use of chemicals is not environment-friendly because chemicals may kill not only
destructive micro-organisms, but also the beneficial ones and can be hazardous to one’s health when
inhaled. Make sure to follow the safety precautions in handling chemicals, always wear Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Is protective clothing, masks, helmets,
goggles or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection.
In this time of COVID-19 pandemic spreading like wildfire ,PPE is important than ever. This will keep us
safe and the people around us from the spread of corona virus.
Activity!

Answer the following questions. Write your answer in your answer sheets.

1. In your barangay/locality, have you seen a farmer /gardener heating up their garden plot before
planting?

2. What do you think is the farmer's/gardener's purpose of doing that?

3. Why it is necessary?
2. What do you think is the farmer's/gardener's purpose of doing that?
3. Why it is necessary?
 Direction: Identify the picture
shown:
Activity

Direction: Identify the different methods in sterilizing the growing media. Write your answers in your
answer sheet.

1. What method of soil sterilization is commonly done by pouring boiling water (100°C) on the soil to
kill whatever pathogens are present in the soil then allowing the soil to cool prior to use?
 2. Soil borne pests and pathogens can be suppressed by chemical compounds that are released
during decomposition of certain crops.
3. What method of soil sterilization treats the soil with chemicals like Formaldehyde?
4. What is the traditional way of soil sterilization where local farmers follow?
5. This method of soil sterilization uses the sun to heat the soil.
Direction: In Youtube.com, watch a video clip about the Methods of Soil Sterilization.
Describe/ Illustrate the importance of the different methods of soil sterilization. You can
choose from any of the following: (Essay, Poem, Poster/Drawing). Use a short bond paper.

Rubric

  Criteria Percentage
Content………………………….40%
Creativity….…………………….30%
Workmanship…………..…… 30%
Total……………………………...100%
Reflection. Summarize what you have learned in this lesson. Observe the rubrics for answering the
reflection. (15pts)
Scoring Rubrics
  Above Expectations Meets Expectations Approaching Expectations Below Expectations
Criteria        
  5 4 3 2
Reflective The reflection explains the The reflection explains The reflection attempts to The reflection does
Thinking student’s own thinking and the student’s thinking demonstrate thinking about not address the
  learning processes, as well as about his/her own learning but is vague and/or student’s thinking
implications for future learning processes. unclear about the personal and/or learning.
learning. learning process.
Analysis The reflection is an in-depth The reflection is an The reflection attempts to The reflection does
analysis analysis of the learning analyze the learning experience not move beyond a
of the learning experience, experience and the value but the value of the learning to description of the
the value of the derived of the derived learning the student or others is vague learning
learning to self or others, and to and/or unclear. experience.
the enhancement of the self or others.
student’s appreciation for the
discipline.
Making The reflection articulates The reflection articulates The reflection attempts to The reflection does
Connections multiple Connections between articulate connections between not articulate any
Connections between this this this learning experience and connection to other
learning Learning, experience and content from other courses, learning or
experience and content from Content from other past learning experiences, or experiences.
other courses, past learning personal goals, but the
courses, past learning, life experiences, and/or connection is
experiences and/or future future goals. vague and/or unclear.
goals.
Post-Test
Direction: Read and understand the questions carefully. Select the best answer of the choices given,
write only the letter of your answer in your answer sheet.

1. Which method of soil sterilization is commonly done by pouring boiling water (100 °C) on the soil
to kill whatever pathogens are present in the soil then allowing the soil to cool prior to use?
a. Solarization c. Pouring boiling water on to the soil
b. Bio-fumigation d. Chemical treatment
 2. Which of the following methods soil sterilization treats the soil with chemicals like
Formaldehyde?
a. Solarization c. Pouring boiling water on to the soil
b. Bio-fumigation d. Chemical treatment
3. Which of the following is the most common method of sterilizing the soil?
a. Biofumigation c. Solarization
b. Chemical treatment d. burning organic matter on to the soil
4. We sterilize the soil to ensure that the production of seedlings is free from any soil-borne diseases.
Which of the following methods of soil sterilization is not environment friendly?
a. Solarization c. Chemical treatment
b. Biofumigation d. Pouring boiling water on to the soil
5. What method of soil sterilization where soil borne pests and pathogens can be suppressed by
chemical compounds that are released during decomposition of certain crops?
a. Solarization c. Pouring boiling water on to the soil
b. Bio-fumigation d. Chemical treatment