Effectiveness of Rooting Compound (ANAA fertilizer) on Snake Plant (Sansevieria

trifasciata laurentii) for growth

Short Research Paper on Phytohormone Experiment

Crop science laboratory Exercise II Chapter 7

Bachelor of Agricultural Technology

Brecie Joyce Sobingsobing

Febie Paglinawan

Crop Science Teacher

January, 2021
Abstract

Snake plant is one of the common house plants that is being displayed in

everywhere. Aside from its beauty and durability, it is also one of the easiest plants to

cultivate, however just like other plant it is also experience deceases and

malnourishment that hinder its growth and leads to its decay. In order to avoid this kind

of problem the researcher used rooting compound to assist the growth of the plant and

to compare difference between the effect of having rooting compound versus not. The

main goal of this study is to determine the result of having rooting compounds, to

differentiate the best recourse of planting snake plant and to present the effects of

rooting compounds to the plant. The researcher used ANAA fertilizer or alpha,

naphthalene acetic acid as the rooting compound applied for this study. The researcher

cut some snake plants leave section into 40 pieces of 8-9 cm in size. After that the

pieces is divided into 4 different treatments which are No rooting compound (control),

With Rooting compound, No rooting compound (Vacuumed) ,With Rooting compound

(Vacuumed). The researcher put 14 days of experimental duration for his study and the

plant are examined on the 7 th and 14th day. This study shows that on the first

examination of the plant no sign of mortality or decay is being spotted but the

researcher already recorded rooting of the plant. On the 14 th day of examination

mortality increase as long as plant rooting. it show that plant which is involved with

rooting compound show more rooting sign and less of its mortality compared to plants

without rooting compound, mortality and decay is higher than its rooting. it simply

means that rooting compound have more positive result in planting to avoid the risk of

decay and for successful growth of the plant.

 Chapter I

Introduction

Snake plant is one of the common house plants specially to plant lovers. Aside

from its interesting sword like leaves, it also has succulent like adaptations and

is virtually indestructible. This makes this wonderful focal plant adaptable to different

conditions and low maintenance. With their robust, textured green, partially spiralled

leaves that extend vertically from the pot in a striking shape this indigenous plant is the

ideal addition to your indoor spaces.

The benefits of these plant of environment are also undeniable. The Snake Plant

cleans air better than most other indoor plants as it has the ability to absorb excessive

amounts of carbon monoxide. Additionally, it emits oxygen and filters other toxins from

the air such as benzene, xylene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde. When placed in

office and home spaces Snake Plants can assist in increasing productivity, decreasing

stress, fostering happy vibes and enriching overall well-being and health. But just like

other plant it also experience deceases that leads to yellowing, wilt, drop, mushy and

even kill the plant.

Some of the reasons why your snake plant is dying are root rot, exposure to

extreme temperature variations, insect infestations, or fungal problems. The most

commonly seen problem with Snake Plants is root rot, caused by overwatering,

especially in the winter months. The roots then die back due to lack of oxygen or the

overgrowth of a soil fungus. Soggy soils encourage the growth and multiplication of

Pythium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, or Fusarium fungi which spreads into the roots,
infecting plants. Healthy roots begin to turn brown and mushy as they perish, unable to

take in nutrients needed for growth. However there are many remedy that is already

taken and advised to cure these problems.

In the other hand, the researcher used to apply ANAA fertilizer for this study to

examine its effectiveness with regards to the plant’s growth.  ANAA (which stands for

alpha, naphthalene acetic acid) is a plant hormone that enhances root development and

plant growth. ANAA, launched in 1978 had been proven effective in orchids. In trials

done in 2003-2005, it was also found viable in rice plants, corn, mango, and other

vegetables.
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Methodology

Research Design

The researcher chooses a pre- experimental research design for gathering data

needed and to quantify the result.

Subject of the Study

The snake Plant or scientifically known as Sansevieria trifasciata laurentii is the

subject for this study. Aside from its availability, this plant is also one of the most

common plants we see in every place. Only the leaves of the plant are being used for

this study to grow treated and observed.

Experimental Procedure

For this study the researcher chooses a growing shoot tips that are 8-10 cm long

and contain at least 2 nodes. The tips from the stock plant are being cuted and the

basal is removed from the leaves, 4-5 cm.

Make up to 40 pieces of cuttings and make the cutting as uniform as possible.

Divide the cuttings into 4 groups of 10 cuttings each for the different treatment applied.

Each treatment will make 10 cuttings of one species. Each treatment are separated and

labelled accordingly. The researcher uses Alpha Naphthalene Acetic Acid or ANAA as

rooting compound and to be applied to the plant while being treated.

Each group will be treated as follows:

Treatment 1: No rooting compound (control)

Treatment 2: With Rooting compound.

Treatment 3: No rooting compound (Vacuumed)

Treatment 4: With Rooting compound (Vacuumed)

In order to treat cuttings in rooting compound the researcher dip the cuttings in

water then shake off excess water and dip into rooting compound or hormone for five

minutes. After dipping the cuttings are placed in rooting media such as large pots, large

seedling box, large sacks, by treatment respectively. For treatment 3 and 4, the plants

are being wrapped in plastic cellophane and tie (no holes) to control the environment

and have been watered daily.

Data Gathering

The data gathering of the plant begin after 7 and 14 days of being treated to

check for its progress and further observation. The progress of each treatment has been

tallied as long as the number of its mortality rate. Each treatment has also been

observed in relation to each other for recommendation and best outlook of the study.

The number of rooting, mortality and cuttings planted is being recorded as long as its

equivalent percentage.
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Result and Discussion.

After 14 days of being treated the researcher gathered 2 different observations.

The first one was after the 7 th day of treatment and the second was on 14 th day of

treatment. Each treatment are being observed and tallied the progress with in 7 th and

14th days.

On the first observation, it shows that the total number of rooted plants in all

treatment is five while its mortality rate is zero. On treatment one it has one rooted plant

out of ten with zero mortality. Treatment two has two rooted plants out of ten with zero

mortality. Treatment 3 has zero rooted plant and zero mortality rate and lastly treatment

four with two rooted plant with zero mortality. All plant for day 7 th is still alive and the

progress for growth is visible.

Table 1 Day 7th Experiment Result

Treatment Total No. of No. of cutting % of Rooting % of Mortality

cuttings rooted

planted
Treatment 1 10 1 10% 0%
Treatment 2 10 2 20% 0%
Treatment 3 10 0 0% 0%
Treatment 4 10 2 20% 0%

On day 14th, the number of mortality and rooted plants increases. The total

number of rooted plants in all treatment increases from 5 to 19 while mortality rate
increases from 0 to 14. The first treatment already has 3 rooted plant out of 10 with 4

mortality and 3 no roots but still alive. Treatment 2 has 6 rooted plant out of 10 with 2

mortality and 2 no roots but still alive. Treatment 3 has 3 rooted plants out of 10 with 5

mortality and 2 no roots but still alive. Treatment 4 has 7 rooted plants out of 10 and 3

mortality. On day 14th mortality rate increases but still lesser to the number of plants

rooted. On the second observation, some of the plant shows no signs of rooting but still

in progress and alive.

Table 2 Day 14th Experiment Result

Treatment Total No. of No. of cutting % of Rooting % of Mortality

cuttings rooted

planted
Treatment 1 10 3 30% 40%
Treatment 2 10 6 60% 20%
Treatment 3 10 3 30% 50%
Treatment 4 10 7 70% 30%

By the result being presented, it shows that with in the two observations

conducted, treatment 4 has the highest number of rooted plants within 14 days of

interval. It followed by treatment 2 then treatment 1 and 3 as table shows above.

In the other hand highest mortality is leaded by treatment 3 followed by treatment

1 then treatment 1 and 3 increases higher than its rooting plant compared to treatment 2

and 4. This means that treatment 1 and 3 has more dead plant that rooted plant while

treatment 2 and 4 have more rooted plant than dead plant.

Conclusion

Base on the result presented above, it proves that plant with rooting compound

ANAA fertilizer has more positive result than plant without rooting compound. It shows

that treatment 2 and 4 which is involved in rooting compound show more significant sign

of rooting than treatment 1and 3 without rooting compound. Aside from rooting,

treatment with rooting compound also has lesser risk of dying compared to plant without

compound. This study also proved that putting plant in a vacuum for environment

control plus putting rooting compound is the best option on planting for more positive

result.

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