Goat Manure and Carica Papaya Peel As Growth Enhancer On Capsicum Annuum
Goat Manure and Carica Papaya Peel As Growth Enhancer On Capsicum Annuum
Goat Manure and Carica Papaya Peel As Growth Enhancer On Capsicum Annuum
Grade 9 Fortitude
INTRODUCTIO
N
Continuous and consistent application of inorganic fertilizers causes plant
tissues to absorb and accumulate heavy metals, lowering the nutritional quality
of the plant. Overuse of inorganic fertilizers has resulted in pollution by
destroying physical characteristics, accumulating toxic chemicals in water
bodies, and causing environmental problems and biodiversity loss. Organic
Fertilizers such as animal manure, as well as a combination oforganic and
inorganic fertilizers can be used as an alternative to reduce the use of inorganic
fertilizers. Organic fertilizers, as opposed to inorganic fertilizers, improve soil
physical and chemical properties while maintaining soil quality (MPDI., 2020).
Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) is needed by the plants to
grow and thrive and become more productive. According to ICavess
(2021), Goat manure has great potential as a source of organic fertilizer
for plants. A solid Goat manure contains 46.58% organic, it has
components such as 4.9% nitrogen, 4.1% phosphorus, 1.9% potassium,
1.0% calcium, and 0.9% magnesium. The addition of manure to the soil
organic matter which contributes to overall soil health. On the other hand,
based on the phytochemical analysis on the mineral content of Carica
papaya peel, it was found out that the peel contains calcium, phosphorus,
zinc, potassium, magnesium, sodium and iron which is needed by the
plants to grow (Hubert et al., 2017).
This study aims to determine the efficacy of goat manure and Carica
papaya peel as growth enhancer on Capsicum annuum. This study will
be beneficial to farmers with an alternative and eco-friendly method of
enhancing crop growth, and it may contribute to the reduction of the
negative impacts of inorganic fertilizer that can adversely affect the
environment.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE STUDY
General Objective:
Planting of
Gathering the Data
Capsicum annuum
Preparing different
Applying the Treatments
amount of Treatments
METHODOLOG
Y
Gathering of Materials
Goat manure that will be used in this study is the feces of grass-fed goats as
growth enhancer on Capsicum annuum. The Capsicum annuum (bell pepper)
seeds will be purchased at Ace hardware, SM City, Iloilo. Carica papaya peels
will be collected at the researchers house. The tools that will be used are hoes
to clean the land, watering cans for watering the plants and a yardstick to
measure plant height.
Planting of Capsicum annuum
The height of the Capsicum annuum will be measured and recorded every
other day along with the number of leaves to determine the effectiveness of
goat manure and Carica papaya peel as growth enhancer to Capsicum annuum.
Statistical Tool