ALGAE AND ITS REVOLUTIONARY IMPACT

ON SUSTAINING PLANT GROWTH

A Research Proposal
Presented to the
Senior High School of Christ the King
College de Maranding, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for Capstone

By:

MOHAMMAD RYYAN BINO PUMBAGUL

AUBREY ANN GORDO MAQUILAN
ALLIEN MAE SILARAS MALAVAR
RICHARD ANDRE CAÑETE HINAGDANAN
 January 2022

Dedication

We heartily and deeply this project

To our parents and love ones
Who always extending their hands
To give their moral and financial support
And sacrifices.

Most of all
We dedicate this to our Almighty Province
For the gift of life, knowledge, courage, guidance
And love that enable us to make this project
Possible.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With the sincere appreciation and profound gratitude, we the proponents

would like to express our warmest gratitude to the following persons who in one
way or another, have contributed and helped in the completion and preparation
of this study.

Our Almighty God, who give us protection, wisdom and perseverance that enable
us to carry on this project.

Mr. Darwin Urbano. the STEM adviser for their support, time, suggestion and
untiring efforts in evaluating our works.
Mr. Jay Mar Pajente, Research Teacher and Principal of Christ the King College
de Maranding, Inc., who allowed us to implement this study.
To the proponents, parents, families, classmates and friends for their endless
support, prayers and love that encourage and inspires us to complete this
project.
To all of you, thank so much!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………………………….i
TITLE……………………………………………………………………………………ii
TITTLE PAGE………………………………………………………………………….iii
DEDICATION…………………………………………………………………………..iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………………v
TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………………vi
CHAPTER I
1.1 PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE………………………………………………1
1.2 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK……………………………………………2
1.3 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM……………………………………………………3
1.4 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM………………………………………..4.1
1.5 SCOPE AND LIMITATION…………………………………………………4.2
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY………………………………………….5
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS……………………………………………………6
CHAPTER II
2.1 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE………………………………………7
2.2 REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES……………………………………………..8
CHAPTER III
3.1 METHODOLOGY………………………………………………………………9.1
3.2 RESEARCH DESIGN…………………………………………………………9.2
3.3 RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT……………………………………………….9.3
3.4 RESPONDENTS AND SAMPLING PROCEDURES……………………10.1
3.5 RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS AND THEIR VALIDITY……………………10.2
3.6 DATA GATHERING…………………………………………………………11.1
3.7 PROCEDURES ………………………………………………………………11.2
CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA………….12
CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION………………………13
APPENDICES
REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………………
CIRRICULUM VITAE………………………………………………………………….
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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

As the world continued to evolve in each passing time, many individuals

did not realize that as the world predominantly transitioned to more futuristic
gadgets and infrastructures to have an easy, accessible living, most of the
natural resources were left behind because of the little knowledge on how a small
significant particle can change the way people view the world. The researchers of
this study eventually found an alternative solution that improved the sustainability
of a society for a better future which drastically gave new chances for individuals
who suffered from difficult times. The researchers used algae as the solution to
the continuous problems of the society.
Algae have as of late drawn in impressive interest around the world,
because of their broad application potential in the environmentally friendly
power, biopharmaceutical, and nutraceutical enterprises. Algae were
inexhaustible, maintainable, and practical wellsprings of biofuels, bioactive
therapeutic items, and food fixings. A few algae species had been examined
for their true capacity as worth added items with surprising pharmacological
and organic characteristics.

These were the ideal option in contrast to the expanding utilization of

non-renewable energy sources and unsafe synthetic compounds as these
were sustainable, minimal expense productive, and carried advantages to
society. The main purpose of this study was to improve the way on how
individuals see the world on a new level of perspective using algae. This study
was very beneficial to the society as this helped individuals used natural
resources that were efficient and reliable. The researchers proved that there are
many economical and environmental solutions to help sustain a society for the
better future.

Conceptual Framework

Algae are photosynthetic life forms that fill in a scope of amphibian natural

surroundings, including lakes, pounds, streams, seas, and even wastewater.

They can endure a wide scope of temperatures, salinities, and pH esteems;

different light powers; and conditions in supplies or deserts and can develop

alone or in advantageous interaction with different living beings.

In spite of the fact that algae were doable hotspots for bioenergy and

biopharmaceuticals as a rule, a few limits and difficulties remain, which should

be avoided to update the innovation from pilot-stage to modern level.

The researchers of this study constructed the following figure that

represented the relationships among the variables used in the current study.

The schematic paradigm showed the illustration of the interplay of the

dependent and independent variables, as well as the output of the study. The

independent variable showed the characteristics of the algae that lead to the

dependent variable which was the sustainability of the society. Thus, creating an

alternative solution on sustaining a better society using algae that was economic

and environmental.
 ALGAE AND ITS REVOLUTIONARY IMPACT

ON SUSTAINING PLANT GROWTH

Characteristics
Sustainability OUTPUT
of Algae

Texture Method of
Better
generating
Tolerance agricultural purposes growth on

Quantity bamboos
 Figure 1. Schematic Paradigm

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to determine the capabilities of the algae to sustain a

better society without damaging the environment. This study sought to answer

the following questions:

1. Does algae can be an alternative solution for the sustainability of

producing better growth of plants particularly bamboos in terms of;
a. Texture;
b. Tolerance; and
c. Quantity?
2. Is there a significant relationship between the characteristics of algae and
sustainability?
3. What are the approaches done to come up with the output?

Scope and Limitation

This study focused on the usage of algae as an efficient and environmental way

to help improve the sustainability of plants especially bamboos. The evaluation of

the characteristics of algae and its sustainability were able to come up with the

response whether the algae can be a solution for more efficient and

environmental way of a better growth of plants. The respondents of the study will
be done on the community living in the Sultan Naga Dimaporo, here in the

locality. The time frame of the study was during the second semester of the AY

2021-2022.

Significance of the Study

The purpose of this study helped discover such efficient methods to

substitute harmful chemicals in sustaining better growth in plants. The study
helped individuals to minimize the usage of inefficient technologies, and, harmful
chemicals especially where it produced greenhouse gas emissions that were
dangerous.

This also benefited public schools and poor countries who did not have
enough resources for sustainable agricultural resources. It also aided younger
generations to help preserve the natural resources and use it to create a better
sustainable society in the future.

It also helped teachers, government employees, farmers and citizens

wherein algae can be substitute as an alternative solution for a source of
agricultural resources for the improvement of the society.

The project brought convenience for those who cannot afford various
environmental products by establishing their own marketing simply by doing the
basic methods using algae.

Algae helped make sure that it was very efficient and did not caused any
harm to the environment.
Definition of Terms

Algae

 a group of predominantly aquatic, photosynthetic, and nucleus-bearing

organisms that lack the true roots, stems, leaves, and specialized

multicellular reproductive structures of plants.

Sustainability

 the capacity to endure in a relatively ongoing way across various domains

of life.

Revolutionary

 involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Society

 Society is defined as a group of people living as a community or an

organized group of people for a common purpose.

 Chapter 2

RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presented the different readings and literatures which will be
deemed essential and correlated to the present research study.
Desingers were growing the meaning of sustainable design by
consolidating natural cycles and frameworks straightforward in their activities.
Frameworks like algae rooftops and living machines have substantiated
themselves priceless for lenssening an undertaking’s in general ecological
impression. More as of late, progressed algae growth development advances,
some still in the testing stage, move engineers and originators. With its
productive enerrgy creation and potential fro working on the soundness of the
climate, algae growth development is the following photosynthetically determined
framework prepared for compositional joining. Algae guaranteed another period
of feasible energy creation as the following biofuel source. Its true capacity is
drawing in many millions of dollars for investigation into reasonable algae growth
development techniques. Despite the fact that the US Department of Energy
( DOE ) has put more than $200 million in examination, improvement and the
development of pilot projects over the last two financial years, private industry
and funding lea the field. One oil organization alone put $600 million in algae
growth oil creation also a connected commercial mission. Different organizations
are making multimillion-dollar interests in algae growth creation, regularly related
with DOE awards. Generally, many new business, college projects and different
endeavors presently exist in green growth biofuels in the US and other nations
( Hall and Benemann, 2011 )
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=benefits+of+-
algae+to+environment&btnG&oq#d=gs_qabs&u=%23p%3Dsrhb9HxL2ucJ
 Agribusiness could be the most encouraging area for algae growth
biomass abuse and advocacy. In this paper we sum up the extent of interests in
agribusiness which can be satisfied with algae growth double-dealing. A high
development rate, a high capacity to tie carbon dioxide and the possibility to
gather biogenic components and light metals imply that algae growth can be
utilized as a naural substance for creation of bioferrtilizers, biopesticides, feeds
and feed added substances. The utilization of the method for rural creation in
view of algae growth can occur both in natural and traditional agribusiness. The
advancement of imaginative and minimal expense innovations of algae growth
creation, remembering the conceivable outcomes of their utilization for provincial
regions, give a premise to changes, upgrades and adjustments to the current
arrangements in the extent of creation and utilization of medern method for
horticultural creation.
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/14/5669
Algae growth have been proposed as a likely wellspring of bioactive
mixtures to be utilized in the food varieties as a technique to improve or keep up
with wellbeing, the investigation of new mixtures with genuine wellbeing impacts
is currently a serious field examination. The expected utilization of algae growth
as wellspring of utilitarian food fixings, like lipids, proteins, polysaccharides,
phenolics, carotenoids, and so forth, is introduced, along with the various
conceivable outcomes of further developing significant metabolites creation
either utilizing the devices and the information given by marine biotechnology or
further developing the various variables associated with the creation on an
enormous size of such metabolites. The bio-treatment facility idea is additionally
introduced as a method for working on the productive utilization of algae growth
biomass while inclining toward process manageability.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jsfa.6023

RELATED STUDIES

Marine algae growth are a rich wellspring of bioactive mixtures. This paper
traces the really bioactive mixtures in marine algae growth the ongoing advances
in clever innovations for removing them. Novel extraction innovations
investigated incorporate catalyst helped extraction, microwave helped extraction,
ultrasound helped extraction, supercritical liquid extraction, and compressed fluid
extraction. These innovations are investigated regarding standards, advantages,
and likely applications for marine algal bioactives. Benefits of novel advancement
incorporate better return, diminished treatment time, and lower cost cotrasted
with conventional dissolvable extraction procedures. In addition, various mixes of
novel procendures utilized for extraction and advancements reasonable for
thermolabile mixtures distinguised. The limits of and difficulties to utilizing these
original extraction advancements in industry are likewise featured.

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf400819p

Chapter 3

RESEARCH METHODS

This chapter presents the research methods used in the study. It also
discusses the research designs, research environment, research instruments,
data and chalk making procedures and lastly the analysis of the study.

Research Design

The research design to be used in this study will be the descriptive-

correlational approach which will involve collection of data in order to answer the
questions concerning about the characteristics of the algae.

Research Environment

The study will be conducted at Christ the King College de Maranding, Inc.

It is located in Purok Apitong, Barangay Maranding ,province of Lanao del Norte.

One of the most densely populated private school in Maranding. That offers

preschool, elementary, secondary and tertiary level of education. They also offer

special technical and vocational courses such as TESDA courses. It comprises

of diverse tribes of Bisaya and Muslim tribes. The study will be focusing on the

residents in Sultan Naga Dimaporo.

Respondents and Sampling Procedures

The respondents of the said study were the residents in Sultan Naga

Dimaporo. The respondents will be given questionnaire about the said

sustainability of the characteristics of algae and how it affects the society. The

result of the assessment will be part of the data gathering of the researchers to

come up with a conclusion about how effective the algae be an efficient and

environmental way to sustain a society.

Research Instruments and their Validity

In this study, the researchers will be gathering some basic methods on

producing such products of algae. It will be discussed thoroughly. After the

methods of producing such purposes of algae, the outcome had been tested on

its efficiency and sustainability to the residents in Sultan Naga Dimaporo.

Data Gathering Procedures

The researchers prepared the basic methods in making common usages

of algae which was the algae fertilizer;

A.Algae
B.Water
C. Strainer or cheese cloth

PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Collect algae near the rivers, seas, and canals.

STEP 2. Wash the collected algae until no dirt was found.
STEP 3. Mix water and algae.
STEP 4. Squeeze and strain it in a container using strainer or cheese cloth.
STEP 5. Close the container tightly.
 Chapter 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter discussed the output of the finish product done appropriately
by following the certain procedure in making some common usages of algae
which was the algae liquid fertilizer. The result proven to helped agricultural
crops and plants to have a sustained growth. The researchers have done the trial
and error stage where the algae had proven to be effective as an alternative to a
more efficient and sustainable way of growing plants. Many people agreed on the
benefits of using algae as an alternative solution in using synthetic fertilizer
because it was efficient and environmentally friendly.

Effectivity and sustainability

Successful Unsuccessful

Pie Graph
Based from the pie graph……………………………….
75%- SUCCESSFUL
25%- UNSUCCESSFUL
 QUESTIONNAIRE

Instruction. Please check the appropriate answer of your choice.

QUESTIONS Yes Maybe No

1. Does the texture of

the algae affected the
efficiency of its
capabalities?

2. Does the temperature

ffected the
sustainability of the
algae
3. Is the quantity of algae
affected its
sustainability?
 CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

THEREFORE, the researchers concluded that this research is SUCCESSFUL in

terms of the sustainability and efficiency of algae. The researchers used 20 ml of

liquid fertilizer mixed with 1 liter and eventually had good sufficient growth. The

researchers eventually realize that algae had many purposes that helped

sustained a better growth of plants preferably in bamboo crops, which was

efficient, less carbon footprint and easy to grow than using synthetic fertilizers

that produced more carbon gas emission that caused global warming and at the

same time, very expensive. Fertilizers derived from algae provide benefits to both

plants and soil and when used properly generally won’t burn or damage plants.

Organically derived fertilizers stimulate beneficial soil microorganisms and

improve the structure of the soil. Soil microbes play a key role in converting

organic fertilizers into soluble nutrients that can be absorbed by plants at a rate

they can use. Organically derived fertilizers often provide the secondary and

micronutrients plants need, usually absent in synthetic fertilizers.

Moreover, in having a sufficient and sustainable effectiveness of its

properties, collecting a vast quantity of algae was very important to support the

industry and agriculture.

 Lastly, algae had been considered as the world’s important plant that

helped improved the way people live without producing too much carbon

footprint.
 REFERENCES

Proksch (2012) Growing Sustainability - Integrating

Algae Cultivation into the Built environment. Retrieved from:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gundula-
Proksch/publication/337292607_Growing_Sustainability_-
_Integrating_Algae_Cultivation_into_the_Built_Environme
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Environment.pdf

Piwowar & Harasym (2020) The Importance and Prospects of the Use of
Algae in Agribusiness. Retrieved from:
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/14/5669

Ibañez & Cifuentes (2012) Benefits of using algae as

natural sources of functional ingredients. Retrieved from:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jsfa.6023

Kadam, et.al (2013) Application of Novel Extraction Technologies for

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https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf400819p
Curriculum
Vitae
 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name : Mohammad Ryyan B. Pumbagul

Address : Poblacion, SND, Lanao del Norte

Date of Birth : December 04, 2003

Place of Birth : Poblacion, SND, Lanao del Norte

Age : 18

Nationality : Filipino PERSONAL PARTICULAR

PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Civil Status: Single

Religion : Islam

Name of Parents : Mother: Norlina B. Pumbagul

Father: Abdul Sanny G. Pumbagul

Father: Abdul Sanny G. Pumbagul

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Senior High School : Christ the King College de Maranding

: Purok Apitong, Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte

: 2021-2022

Junior High School : MSU-LNAC

: Ramain, SND, Lanao del Norte

 : 2019-2020

Elementary : Sultan Naga Dimaporo Memorial Integrated

School
: Poblacion, SND, Lanao del Norte
: 2015-2016
CURRICULUM VITAE

Name : Aubrey Ann G. Maquilan

Address : Bansarvil II, SND, Lanao del Norte

Date of Birth : August 03, 2004

Place of Birth : Baroy Provincial Hospital, Lanao del Norte

Age : 17

Nationality : Filipino
PERSONAL PARTICULAR
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Civil Status : Single

Religion : Roman Catholic

Name of Parents : Mother: Abba G. Maquilan

Father: Larry M. Maquilan

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Senior High School : Christ the King College de Maranding

: Purok Apitong, Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte

: 2021-2022

Junior High School: Christ The King College De Maranding

: Purok Apitong, Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte

: 2019-2020
Elementary : Bansarvil II. Elementary School

: Bansarvil II. SND, Lanao del Norte

: 2015-2016

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name : Allien Mae S. Malavar

Address : Panguil, Lala, Lanao del Norte

Date of Birth : May 24, 2004

Place of Birth : Tangub, Misamis Occidental

Age : 17

Nationality : Filipino
PERSONAL PARTICULAR
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Civil Status: Single

Religion : Roman Catholic

Name of Parents : Mother: Jocelyn Malavar

Father: Albert Malavar

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Senior High School : Christ the King College de Maranding

: Purok Apitong, Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte

: 2021-2022

Junior High School : Lanipao Catholic High School

: Lanipao, Lala, Lanao del Norte

: 2019-2020
Elementary : Lanipao Cenral School
: Lanipao, Lala Lanao del Norte
: 2015-2016

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name : Richard Andre C. Hinagdanan

Address : Panguil, Lala, Lanao del Norte

Date of Birth : April 28, 2003

Place of Birth : Ozamis City

Age : 18

Nationality : Filipino
PERSONAL PARTICULAR
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Civil Status: Single

Religion : Roman Catholic

Name of Parents : Mother: Airrah C. Allen

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Senior High School : Christ the King College de Maranding

: Purok Apitong, Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte

: 2021-2022

Junior High School :Christ the King College de Maranding

: Purok Apitong, Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte

: 2019-2020
Elementary : Dona Josefa F. Celdran Memorial Elem. School
: Iligan City
: 2015-2016