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FINDING OUT THE DIFFERENCES IN PROPERTIES AND EFFECTS OF ORGANIC

VS. CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS

A Research Paper
Presented to the Faculty of Iponan National High School

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

for English, Science and Mathematics Subjects

Submitted by:

Miki B. Kabaya
Sherra M. Estrologo
Efril P. Ogcang
Bea L. Abragan
Franz L. Baclayon
Clark L. Campomanes
Phillip P. Smith
Dejic M. Sabo

June, 2023
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APPROVAL SHEETS

This Research Paper entitled,

,prepared and submitted by
Miki B. Kabaya
Sherra M. Estrologo
Efril P. Ogcang
Bea L. Abragan
Franz L. Baclayon
Clark L. Campomanes
Phillip P. Smith
Dejic M. Sabo
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for English, Science and Mathematics Subjects,
has been examined and is recommended for Oral Examination.

Mrs. Josie Rubin Mrs. Marvie C. Vacalares Mrs. Nerissa R. Driz

English Subject Teacher Science Subject Teacher Math Subject Teacher

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Approved and accepted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for English,

Science and Mathematics Subjects

June 2, 2023
Date of Final Defense
ABSTRACT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET iii

ABSTRACT v

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi

CHAPTER

1 THE PROBLEM & BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Background of the study 1

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Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM & BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

As the title shows, this paper will be a discussion on finding out the differences

between organic and chemical fertilizers. For many centuries. People have been using

organic fertilizers like animal manure, compost, and plants, that offer a natural approach

to nourishing the soil and enriching it with essential nutrients, fostering long-term fertility.

That was until Chemical fertilizers were formulated. Since then, a debate was started

about which type of fertilizer was truly better. This study will explore this topic and

hopefully answer this long-standing debate. With not only some prior knowledge of this

topic, but also advice from experienced people, chemical fertilizer can be proven to be

the superior option.

Research Objectives

The main objectives of this research study are:

1. Learn the more effective option among the fertilizers

2. Learn the pros and cons of each fertilizer

3. Which will yield faster and better results

Conceptual Framework

Schematic Diagram
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Independent Variable Dependent

1.1 Type of fertilizer
1.2 Quality of soil Growth and outcome of the Okra
Plant
1.3 Weather and Climate

Figure 1.1: Schema of the study showing the relationship of the variables

The independent variables are the fertilizers which are the chicken manure for

the organic fertilizer and CROP GIANT a high-grade water-soluble foliar fertilizer for the

chemical one. The fertilizers are the main components which produce high quality Okra

while the growth of the vegetable plants is dependent variable because it is depending

on the nutrients given by the fertilizers. Fertilizers allow crop to grow bigger, faster, and

produce more food, one of the most essential nutrients of a fertilizer is nitrogen.

Start your conceptual framework by describing the independent variable (or the

presumed cause), and the dependent variable (presumed effect/result). Variable names

have to be laid out clearly and put into rectangles, variables have to be connected with

lines and arrows, and the arrowheads will differ depending on the nature of the

relationships. Single-head arrows are for one-directional relationships (i.e. A affects B

and B does not affect A), and double-headed arrows are for relationships that are 2-

directional (i.e. A affects B and B also affects A). Also, lines do not have to be limited to

connecting only 2 variables (i.e. A and B); some relationships can be between more

variables (i.e. A affects B and also C). Below are examples of schematic diagram

showing the variables:

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The Input-Process-Output (IPO) Model

Figure 1.2 illustrates the IPO Model used in this study.

ORGANIC FERTILIZER

Input-soil, chicken manure, okra seeds

Process- Firstly, measure the percentage of the fertilizers and soil.

Treatment 1, 20% chicken manure and 80% soil.

Treatment 2, 40% chicken manure and 60% soil.

Treatment 3, 60% chicken manure and 40% soil.

Secondly, mix the fertilizers of every treatment then place them in pots.
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Lastly, plant the okra seeds of every percentage.

CHEMICAL FERTILIZER

Output-effects of organic fertilizers on okra plants.

Firstly, place 100% soil on pots

Treatment #1, 100% soil and add 1 tablespoon of CROP GIANT on 2 liters of water.

Treatment #2, 100% soil and add 2 tablespoons of CROP GIANT on 2 liters of water.

Treatment #3, 100% soil and add 3 tablespoons of CROP GIANT on 2 liters of water.

Lastly plant the okra seeds of every treatment.

Definition of Terms
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Chapter II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The questions that are to be answered in this question in this paper is:

Literature reviews are a collection of the most relevant and significant

publications regarding that topic in order to provide a comprehensive look at what has

been said on the topic and by whom. For this paper, the RRL section can be 2 to 3

pages from 5 to 6 sources. Only include literature from reliable sources such as

scholarly articles, books, conventions, conferences, dissertations, and theses with

reputable, credible, and authoritative sources. Information must be properly cited (in-text

citation) and every source you cite in the text of your paper must also appear in

the References page at the end of your paper.

Local Studies

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of Level1 headings. This is used to categorize local studies from foreign studies.

Foreign Studies

It is important to note that the level 2 headings: Local Studies and Foreign

Studies are not the only headings the researcher can use. Depending on the topic, a

different level 2 heading can be considered. The RRL should end in a paragraph that

summarizes all cited studies and interpret them in terms of your own research problem.
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Chapter III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This research should answer the following question: which kind of fertilizer is

more effective, organic or chemical? This experiment will take place over 12 days and 3

trials and will require 18 pots. For the chemical fertilizer, CROP GIANT™ Powder

Fertilizer will be used. As for the organic fertilizer, Chicken manure was the chosen

fertilizer. Each type of fertilizer has a different type of experimentation. The organic

fertilizer was planted into 3 different pots, Each with a different amount of fertilizer. A pot

with 20%, Another with 40%, and the last having 60%. The rest of the percentage is

soil. Each percentage has 3 trials, totaling to 9 pots. The chemical fertilizer, on the

other hand, has 100% of soil placed on all 9 pots. Each pot, however, had a different

amount of chemical fertilizer. The amount is measured by tablespoons. One with 1 tbsp

(20%), another with 2 tbsp (40%), and the last having 3 tbsp (60%). Okra seeds were

then planted into each pot and were maintained over the course of the experiment. On

the 5th day, a chemical pot (Labeled with C) with 20% in it had grown along with a 40%

Chemical pot. While there was only one Organic (Labeled with O) pot that grew. On the

9th day, 2 60%’s, 2 40%’s, and 3 20%’s of chemical pots had grown. 1 20% and 2 40%

Organic pots had grown. There were no 60% organic pots that grew. This observation

was important as it shows that chemical fertilizers were faster in making the okra seeds

grow and the organic fertilizer had slower and fewer results.
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Materials and Procedure

Data Collection Method

Sampling Method

Data Analysis
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Chapter 4

PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

0-5 days

ORAGNIC FERTILIZER

Treatment 1- organic- 20%- none- none.

Treatment 2- organic- 40%- 1inch- 2 leaves

Treatment 3- organic- 60%- none- none

CHEMICAL FERTILIZER

Treatment 1- chemical- 20%

Treatment 2- chemical- 40%

In the results section of your academic paper, you present what you found when

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Chapter 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary of Findings

Conclusion

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