ABAN, CARIASO, CARLOS, LINGAO

THE EFFECTS OF
EPSOM SALT ON THE
GROWTH OF
CAPSICUM
FRUTESCENS PLANT
CONTENT
KEY TOPICS
Objectives
Background of Epsom
Salt
Methodology
Results and Conclusion

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SIGNIFICANCE
ENHANCES NUTRIENT ABSORPTION
INCLUDES MAGNESIUM AND SULFUR
CHILI PRICES IN THE PHILIPPINES
OBJECTIVES
OF THE STUDY

Identify various uses

Analyze the benefits
Compare the
difference

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WHAT IS EPSOM SALT?

Used to improve
the magnesium
content
Magnesium
Sulfate
Leaf Blotch

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EPSOM SALT
TOUTED AS “ONE OF THE MOST PERFECT
NUTRIENTS FOR GARDENS AND PLANTS.”
(CHALKER-SCOTT, 2004)

USED TO RELIEVE MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY

FOUND DURING INTENSIVE CROPPING OF
MANY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES
WORLDWIDE.

EPSOM SALT INCREASES WATER RETENTION

OF THE PLANT, ALLOWING THE PLANT TO
ABSORB MORE NUTRIENTS AND IT AIDS IN THE
CREATION OF CHLOROPHYLL DEVELOPMENT

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MAGNESIUM
EPSOM SALT

MAGNESIUM IS A PLANT-AVAILABLE THE

COMMON MAGNESIUM POWERHOUSE
CONSTITUENT IN CONCENTRATIONS BEHIND
MANY MINERALS, CANNOT BE PHOTOSYNTHESIS
MAKING UP 2% OF ACCURATELY IN PLANTS IS
THE EARTH’S PREDICTED DUE MAGNESIUM.
CRUST TO MINERAL
(MIKKELSEN, WEATHERING AND
2010). LEACHING.

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 MATERIALS
USED

6 chili pepper young Loam soil for all the 5 grams of Epsom 1 liter of water Tape Measure
adult plants plants salt

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TIME TABLE
FOR THE EXPERIMENTATION PROCESS

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEKS 3-4

Project Proposal Gathering of materials and preparation Obsevation Period
for the set-ups

WEEKS 5-6 WEEK 7

Observation Period Gathering of data, results and
observations

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 CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTAL
PLANT A, PLANT B, AND PLANT D, PLANT E AND
PLANT C BELONGED TO THE PLANT F BELONGED TO
CONTROLLED GROUP – EXPERIMENTAL GROUP –
THEY WERE WATERED WITH THEY WERE SPRAYED WITH
REGULAR TAP WATER EPSOM SALT MIXTURE
THRICE A WEEK. EVERY AFTER 14 DAYS.
RESULTS
Table 1. Measurements of the Chili Pepper Plants

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RESULTS
Table 2. Number of Flowers, Fruits, and Buds the Chili Pepper plants produced as of November 3, Sunday

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RESULTS (Controlled Plants)

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RESULTS (Experimental Plants)

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Plants with Mulch

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CONCLUSION

EFFECTIVE
BENEFICIAL

TOO MUCH HEAT

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