COMPARISON BETWEEN CORN COBS AND CORN HUSK AS SUPPLEMENTARY

ORGANIC FERTILIZER

Submitted by: Kyle Vincent G. Corong

(Student Researcher)

Submitted To: Sir Oldan M. Celespara

June 8, 2022
Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

Paradigm

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Corn Cobs and As a supplementary

organic fertilizer
Corn Husk

To measure
the
efficiency
 CHAPTER I

The Problem and It’s Background

Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain first

domesticated by indigenous peoples in Southern Mexico about

10,000 years ago. The leafy stalk of the plant produces pollen

inflorescence or “tassels” and separate ovuliferous inflorescence

called ears that when fertilized that when fertilized yield

kernels or seeds, which are fruits. Maize has become staple food

in many parts of the world, with the total production of maize

surpassing that of wheat and rice. In addition to being consumed

directly by humans, maize is also used for corn ethanol, animal

feed, and other maize products, such as corn starch and corn

syrup. The six major types of corns are dent corn, flint corn,

pod corn, flour corn, and sweet corn. (EnTurbury, 2022)

Maize is widely cultivated throughout the world, and greater

weight of maize is produce each year than any other grain. In

February 1, 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said

maize and palay production may increase to 4.64 million metric

tons. Maize is the most widely grown crop throughout the

Philippines.
 In other terms, a Corn Cob, also called cob of corn or corn

on the cob, is the central core of an ear of corn. It is the part

of the ear on which the kernels grow. The ear is also consider a

“cob” or “pole” but it is not fully a pole until the ear is

shucked, or removed from the plant material around the ear. Young

ears, are also called baby corn, can be consumed raw, but as the

plant matures the cob becomes tougher until only the kernels are

edible. When harvesting corn, the corncob maybe collected as part

of the ear or instead maybe left as part of the corn stover in

the field. (Engineers, N.B.C. 2006)

In addition, a Corn husk are the outer covering of an ear of

corn. Commercially bought corn husk are commonly the whole husk

and are sun, air or oven dried. For the most applications the

corn husk need to be soak in hot water in order to become

pliable. Corn husk are most commonly used to encased food to be

steamed or baked, imparting a very light corn flavor. Corn husk

can be used in the presentation of a dish, but are not edible and

should be discarded after use. Corn husk are dried husk of corn

plant. (), They are leaves located on the outer part of the

corn’s ear and are non – edible. They are pale light tan to soft

white with occasional brown corn silk.

Statement of the Problem

This study will be conducted to determine, the efficiency of

both the Corn cobs and Corn Husk as a supplementary fertilizer

that can be used or can be regulated in growing crops in the

field of Agriculture.

1. Is there any significance or improvements in growing crops

using those types of product?

2. Is there difference between the effectiveness of results in

using the same amount of the subject; which is 3k (kilos) of

corn cobs and corn husk as supplementary fertilizer?

Objectives of the Study

Showing the promise that these could be used as a

supplementary fertilizer in growing crops and in the field of

agriculture, increasing harvest yield and saving money in dealing

with organic fertilizer at the same time.

Null Hypothesis

1. There is no significance or improvements in growing crops

using those types of product.

2. There is no difference between the effectiveness of results

in using the same amount of the subject; which is 3k (kilos)

of corn cobs and corn husk as supplementary fertilizer?

Theoretical / Conceptual Framework

According to the Principle of Comparative Theory state that,

introduces opportunity cause as a factor for analysis in choosing

between different options for production. Comparative advantage

is the ability to produce a good service at a lower opportunity

cost than its competitors. Same as with the comparison of both

product as a supplementary fertilizer to measure the efficiency

in growing crops or agriculture, saving money at the same time

increasing the yield of production of a product.

Significance of the Study

This study will surely help the field of Agriculture and

these people:

1. Department of Agriculture – by adopting the idea or

knowledge that has been conducted, sharing it to other with

the use of agriculture.

2. Local Government – this study will give them more knowledge

or conceptual ideas regarding to the study that has been

conducted.

3. Studies the Subject – help them to appreciate or behold the

importance of the subject.

4. Future researcher – having findings or form new types of

research in improving the quality of the study to create

much more concrete conclusions particularly to the study

conducted.

Scope and Limitations

This study only determines the comparison between corn cobs

and corn husk as a supplementary organic fertilizer and to

determine which of the two is better as a supplementary organic

fertilizer. The data is only collected in the first congressional

district of Northern Samar.

Definition of Terms

Ovuliferous – One of a group of large woody laves that form the

female cone of conifers and related trees.

Corn Husk – The outer covering of an ear of corn.

Corn Cobs – Central core of an ear of corn.

Organic Fertilizer – Are the fertilizer that are naturally

produced.