Introduction

Fertilizers (Potassium) are simply plant nutrients applied to agricultural fields to

supplement required elements found naturally in the soil. Fertilizers (Potassium) have been used

since the start of agriculture. These days’ people invent or make new fertilizers (Potassium) that

people before haven’t used it yet to make the plants and the soil better. These fertilizers

(Potassium) are foods or chemicals that is place in the soil so that the soil will have a better quality.

The first fluid fertilizer (Potassium) plant in the United States appears to have been that of the

G & M Liquid Fertilizer Company, built at Oakland, California, in 1923, Sir John Bennet Lawes

was the first one who invented fertilizer (Potassium). The word fertilizer (Potassium) came

from the Latin word ‘fertilis’ means "bearing in abundance, fruitful, or productive." and to fertilize

is to make something fertile, or to encourage it to grow or reproduce. In this experiment the

researchers are going to use shrimp (Caridea) shells and lemon (Citrus limon) juice as a fertilizer

(Potassium). The general objectives of this study is to enhance the nutritive value of food to

decrease the food security. To help to enhance the number of crops. To kill some harmful micro-

organisms or shrubs etc. present in the crop to increase the quantity. To develop a well-developed

system of agriculture that will provide adequate food. In this study it can also help to save from

buying fertilizers (Potassium) and people would see that useless things are convenient in other
ways.

Statement of the problem

The study primarily aims to determine if shrimp (Caridea) shells and lemon (Citrus limon) can

help to develop the soil and its plant.

Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions:

1. What kind of plant will be tested in this experiment?

2. How many shrimp shells will be enough for this experiment?

3. How many lemons are enough in this experiment?

Significance of the study

This project will help people save money from buying expensive fertilizers, because shrimp

(Caridea) shells is a common waste usually found at every household, And Lemon cost 15+ pesos

(Philippine money). This project also enhances the researchers' resourcefulness by recycling

shrimp (Caridea) shells, which are usually thrown away.

Scope and limitations of the Study

The study is not to prove whether product fertilizers is feasible and not recommendable, but rather

to seek a cheaper and adequate alternative. The given variables are the only materials where the

shrimp (Caridea) shells and lemon (Citrus limon) would be tested in any type of plants.

Review of Related Literature

Shrimp shells

The new plastic is made of two of the most abundant organic compounds: cellulose, which

comes from wood or cotton pulp, and chitin, the main component of the shells of crabs

(Brachyura), shrimp (Caridea), and lobsters (Nephropidae). The chitin could come from the tons

of waste shells generated by the food industry. The chitin, which is normally indigestible and a bit

uncomfortable to try to chew and swallow. But if they are deep fried, they are easy to eat, crispy,

with a great taste. According to the researchers at the University of Nottingham have used chitin,

an organic compound extracted from shrimp (Caridea) shells to develop chitosan, a bio plastic

material for plastic packaging and bags. It's fairly well-known in scientific circles that the shells

of shrimp (Caridea) contain a material that's a good basis for bio plastic. The shrimp (Caridea)

shell waste accounts for 40-66% of shrimp (Caridea) weight, and it mainly contains chitin, protein,

and calcium carbonate.

Lemon

The lemon (Citrus limon) is a small tree that is green even in the winter. It came from Asia,

and is also the name of the tree's oval-shaped yellow fruit. The fruit is used for cooking and other

things in the world – usually for its juice. ... Lemon (Citrus limon) juice is about 5% citric acid,

and has a pH of 2 to 3. A lemon (Citrus limon) contains a Vitamin C. One lemon (Citrus limon)

contains a full day's supply of ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, but that's the whole fruit; the juice holds

about a third. Lemon (Citrus limon) juice is also about 5 percent citric acid, making it a natural for

slowing the browning or oxidation of fresh, raw foods: apples (Malus domestica), avocados

(Persea Americana), bananas (Musa), and other fruits.

Research Methodology

Research design

The researchers’ wants to know if shrimp (Caridea) shells and lemon (Citrus limon) will

effectively work in any plant or it will only work in some plants. The controlled variables for the

experiment were the amount/quantity of the shrimp (Caridea) shells and lemon (Citrus limon).
While the type of plants are the manipulated variables.

Preparation of the Set-up

Five - six shrimp shells were marinated in a pot of lemon juice (3 – 5 pcs lemon) for 30

Minutes then it will be removed. After marinating the shrimp shells, the researchers will place it

Around the base of the plant, extending to the dip line.

Schematic Diagram

Marinate the shrimp shells

Set aside the waste shells at
in a pot of Lemon juice (3-5
least 5-6 shrimp shells
lemon)

Place the marinated shrimp After 30 minutes separate

shells around the base of the the shrimp shells and the
plant, extending to the deep Lemon using sifter
line
Conclusion and Recommendations

Analysis of the results of the study led to the following conclusions:

1. The plant Parsley is the variable for this experiment, Parsley contains vitamins and potassium

that is present in shrimp shells and lemon.

2. Six – ten pieces of shrimp shells can be enough to do this experiment.

3. Three- five lemons are needed in this experiment

Bibliography:

Websites:

https://www.nutrition-and-you.com/lemon.html

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/compost-shrimp-28357.html

https://www.encyclopedia.com/plants-and-animals/plants/plants/lemon

https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-importance-of-fertilizers

http://www.thegreenbook.com/importance-of-fertlizers.htm

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Fertilizer

https://www.yara.com/crop-nutrition/why-fertilizer/basic-agronomy-facts/