FOLIAR FERTILIZER

AIZHEN DAVE P. OBAR

CLOUEGE P. BALMONTE
ROMER S. PEREZ
RICHA M. BADILLA

A RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO RUBY FLOR S. DAGANTA OF

ABORLAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESEARCH IV
SPECIAL SCIENCE CLASS
GRADE 10

NOVEMBER 2022
 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Aizhen Dave P. Obar was born at Tagpait, Aborlan, Palawan on December 8,

2006. He is the second among the three children of Mr. Dante M. Obar and Mrs. Miriam

P. Obar. He finished hiselementary at Tagpait Elementary School and graduated with

honors. He took the entrance examination of Special Science Class in Aborlan National

High School and fortunately passed. He enrolled and continued his studies at Aborlan

National High School and a proud member of SSC Docile.

His usual hobbies are playing Call of Duty Mobile and playing basketball. He

likes to play online games and sleep a lot. He also joined in many sports activities. He

wants to become an Engineer someday.

AIZHEN DAVE P. OBAR

(Write full middle name)

 Clouege P. Balmonte was born at Sitio Mailigan, Aborlan, Palawan on March10,

2007. He is the youngest among the two children of Mr. Diego B. Balmonte and Mrs.

Bernadette P. Balmonte. He finished elementary at San Juan Elementary School and

graduated with honors. He took the entrance examination of Special Science Class at

Aborlan National High School and fortunately passed. He enrolled and continued his

studies at Aborlan National High School and a member of SSC Docile.

He found interest in playing basketball and his usual habit is playing mobile

games like Mobile Legend or Call Of duty. He wants to be an Army someday.

CLOUEG
E P. BALMONTE

(Write full middle name)

 Richa Johasha M. Badilla was born at San Juan, Aborlan, Palawan on September

12, 2007. She is the eldest among two children of Joy-ann Pearl D. Mana-ay and Richard

A. Badilla. She finished her elementary at Aborlan Central School (ACS) and graduated

with honors. After graduation she took the examination for Special Science Class at

Aborlan National High School and fortunately passed. She enrolled and continued

studying at Aborlan National High School as a proud student of SSC- DOCILE.

She is fond of playing outdoor games. Her usual habits are skating, singing,

dancing, swimming, and playing basketball and other outdoor games. She also joined in

sport activities. She also loves eating spicy foods. Her dream is to become a navy and a

soldier someday.

RICHA JOHASHA M. BADILLA

(Write full middle name)

 Romer S. Perez was born at Gogognan, Aborlan, Palawan on August 29, 2007. He

is the youngest among the three children of Mr. Vladimer T. Perez. and Mrs. Rowena S.

Perez. He finished his elementary at Gogognan Elementary School and graduated with

honors. He took the entrance examination of Special Science Class and fortunately

passed. He enrolled and continued his studies at Aborlan National High School and a

proud member of SSC – Docile.

His hobbies are playing Mobile Legend and basketball. His usual habits are

playing online games and sleeping. He joined in many sports activities. He wants to

become a Basketball player someday.

ROMER S. PEREZ

(Write full middle name)

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE i
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS v

CHAPTER PAGE

I. INTRODUCTION
1

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 2
Objectives of the Study 2
Assumptions 3
Scope and Limitation of the Study 3
Significance of the Study 3
Definition of Terms 4

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

6

III. METHODOLOGY
14

Research Locale 14
Gathering of Materials 14
Research Procedure 14
Ethical Considerations 15

REFERENCES 16
 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Foliar fertilization, also referred to as foliar feeding, is the application of plant

nutrients directly to the foliage of the plant by spraying the crop with a liquid fertilizer

solution. While it can be used on a large variety of crops, it is more commonly applied in

horticulture crops.

Generally, plants can obtain all their essential nutrients from soil. The nutrient

quantities required by plants are large and cannot be supplied through the foliage. Most

information you read regarding nutrients uptake refers to Roots feeding that is applying

the nutrient solution directly to the root zone.

However, it is also possible to feed plants by applying nutrients to their leaves or

foliage, a technique known as foliar feeding. This technique was developed in the 1950s

by Dr. H. B. Tukey and S.H. Wittwer at the Michigan State University Department of

Agriculture. Foliar fertilization of crops can complement soil fertilization. If foliar

fertilization is mixed with post emergence herbicides, insecticides, or fungicides, the

probability of yield response could be increased and cost of application can be reduced.

Foliar spray fertilizer is a good way to supplement the nutritional needs of your

plants. There are various types of foliar spraying options available to the home Gardener,

so finding a recipe or suitable solution to accommodate your needs should be easy.

Sustainable and organic agriculture practices apply management ideals that include a

diverse assembly or farming methods, usually with a reduced reliance on purchase inputs,

this is especially for new farmers with limited resources.

As commercial fertilizer/shipping cost increase, a wide range of food producer in

the Hawaii and the Pacific region have realized the need for locally available fertilizer

from organic sources to improve soil fertility, crop health, and productivity.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to make an advantage in growing plants by using the Foliar

Fertilizer.

Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following research questions:

1. How can we grow plants faster and cheaper?

2. How can you save more with foliar fertilizer than with other fertilizers?

3. Is this type of fertilizer effective?

4. What may be the advantage of using foliar fertilizer?

5. Can this fertilizer help not only plant but also the economy?

Objective of the Study

This study will be conducted to:

1. determine the benefits of a foliar fertilizer in plants;

2. determine the contribution of the fertilizer in the agriculture;

 3. determine how it will help farmers, gardeners and agriculturist to help their

plant grow more healthier; and

4. Assure the healthy effect of the fertilizer on plants.

Assumptions

This study will be based from the following assumptions;

1. When it comes to growing plants, foliar fertilizer is a better alternative to

other chemical fertilizers.

2. The foliar fertilizer will provide the plants with nutrients for growth.

3. Plants will grow healthier with foliar fertilizer because of the nutrients it

provides.

Significance of the Study

This research will provide insights to the use of foliar fertilizer. Through this

research, farmers will benefit and will further promote its use as an organic fertilizer.

Therefore, the analysis presented in this study will lead future researchers in exploring

and developing foliar fertilizer as a safe replacement for chemical based fertilizers.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study focuses only in determining the foliar plant solution that will help the

plants grow healthier. This study will be conducted in Poblacion Aborlan from December

to January 2023.
Definition of Terms

To facilitate better understanding of this study, different terms are defined

operationally herein.

Fertilizer. A natural or artificial substance containing the chemical elements that

improve growth and productiveness of plants.

Overripped fruit. It can be used as a fertilizer, but you either need to bury it deep

in the soil or add it to the compost pile. You can also make liquid fertilizer from the

rotten fruit. You need to use fruit that is clean and free from any pests or diseases.

Water. A natural water with minerals.

Sugar. Is a genetic name for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, many of which

are used in foods.

Protein. A molecule made up of amino acids.

 CHAPTER 2

REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE

Foliar fertilization increases micronutrient uptake and physiological and

biochemical indexes. Many studies suggest that foliar fertilization may help to stimulate

the uptake of soil applied fertilizers, which could provide a solution to salt accumulation

in the soil.

According to Lalog of Dynapharm Philippines, which has distributed Power

Grow (which originated in Malaysia) in the Philippines since 2011, this foliar fertilizer

contains soluble macro and micro elements, Acadian seaweed extract, and humic acid—

all of which are readily absorbed by the plants for optimum growth.

Foliar fertilizers can be designed to meet a plant’s specific needs for one or more

micro and macro nutrients--especially trace minerals and enables one to correct

deficiencies, strengthen weak or damaged crops, speed growth and grow better plants.

Fertilizer recommendations contain several important factors, including fertilizer form,

source, and application timing, placement, and irrigation management.

Another important part of a fertilizer recommendation is the amount of a

particular nutrient to apply. The optimum fertilizer amount is determined from extensive

field experimentation conducted for several years, at multiple locations, with several

varieties, etc. Soils rarely have sufficient nutrient for crops to reach their potential yield.

Applying foliar fertilizers without prior knowledge of their properties may cause

yield decline under low application or pollute the environment with excessive
application. Understanding the nutrient variability and release pattern of organic

fertilizers is crucial to supply plants with sufficient nutrients to achieve optimum

productivity, while also rebuilding soil fertility and ensuring protection of environmental

and natural resources Hamdi El-Jendoubi, Saúl Vázquez, and Fermín Morales. Conduct

the research foliar fertilization (foliar fertilization) can be a cheaper, more

environmentally-friendly alternative to soil treatments with synthetic Fe (III) chelates for

the control of Fe chlorosis in fruit trees (Pestana et al., 2003; Álvarez-Fernández et al.,

2004; Fernández et al., 2013). Foliar fertilization with Fe is traditionally used in crops

where the use of chelates is too expensive (Wójcik, 2004).

Siti Fatimah Hasimah alimon Norhayati Daud that says Seaweeds, mainly brown

species, have long been used as soil fertilizers and have several advantageous effects of

spraying their crude extracts on plant growth. Unlike chemical fertilizer, biofertilizers

derived from seaweeds or other organisms are usually biodegradable, non-toxic, non-

polluting and nonhazardous to humans, animals and birds which will benefit to

agriculture sector. Solid waste generation in the United States continues to rise at a steady

rate.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generated

about 254 million tons of trash in 2013, which is the equivalent of 4.40 pounds per person

per day. Rick Carr Conduct in January 06, 2016 Base on Liriodendron Tulipifera lin The

effects of foliar fertilizer and chemical Fertilizer on the growth of plant and nutrients

concentration are effective and your plant growth faster. Lin W,Lin M,Zhou H,Wu H,li

Z,Lin W(2019) The effects of chemical and foliar fertilizer usage on rhizosphere soil in
tea orchard. Received: December 13, 2018 Accepted:May 2, 2019 Published:May 28,

2019.
 CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

Research locale

This study will be conducted at Sitio Mailigan, Barangay Iraan, Aborlan

Palawa from December 2022 to Januay 2023.

Gathering Materials

The following will be used in this study:

1. Overripped fruit - the overripped fruits will be gathered at Mr. Balmonte's

bakyard at Mailigan Aborlan.

2. Water- the water will be gathered in a water refilling station at San Juan

Aborlan.

3, Sugar- we will buy sugar at the supermarket in Aborlan Palawan.

Research Procedure

Permission for doing the study at S,itio Mailigan, Iraan, Aborlan, Palawan will

be ask from the owner of the house. The list of the materials needed will be gathered at

the location mentioned in Gathering Materials.

Preparation of Foliar Fertilizer

1. First; gather all the ingredients in making the fertilizer and prepare the

container needed, also the things needed to where you will mix the ingredients;
 2. Slice the fruit in small pieces make it amall as possible;

3. Put the sliced fruit in the measuring container to know how much sugar will

be mixed the mixing ratio is 1/1;

4. After measuring the fruit and sugar, mix it carefully;

5. After mixing put it in a plastic container put a plastic bag on the mouth of the

container before closing the lid and ferment it in over 1 week;

6. After one week strain the fermented fertilizer in a strainer and extract it in a

towel;

7. Put the fermented fruit juice or foliar fertilizer in the container with a

rubberized lid so no insects can get in;

How to use the Fertilizer:

1. Put 2 spoonful of fermented fruit juice in 1bottle of water, shake it

2. Carefully put it in a sprayer and spray it in your plants.

Ethical Considerations

This study will not harm any living things. All materials needed will be gathered with

permission from the owners.

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