BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

On January 11, 1999, a child was born at Upper Purok 3 Biwang, Bagumbayan,
Sultan Kudarat. Among the three children of Mr. & Mrs. Ruben P. Veniegas, he is
the oldest one. His mother is a housewife and his father is a farmer.

He took his elementary education at Biwang Central Elementary School in

2006 until 2012. With so much desire to continue, he enrolled at Biwang National
High School and finished his secondary education in 2018. On his third year
in college, he was given the chance to undergo On The Job Training (OJT) at

the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office at Municipality of

Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat. The researcher hopes to graduate on June 2023
and become a successful educator in the field of agribusiness. Saying says “The
beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to express his heartfelt gratitude to all the persons,
who significantly contributed to his study. First of all, the researcher would like to
thank God for the protection, blessings, guidance and knowledge to finished his
work.

Deepest recognition is extended to his Alma Matter the Sultan Kudarat State
University (SKSU) College of Agribusiness, Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat for the
opportunity to avail quality education.

Professor Henrisa P. Aparis, MAST, his adviser for the guidance, understanding
and perseverance in checking and editing the manuscript, he wishes to express
his grateful appreciation for the knowledge and valuable suggestions. Professor
Michael John D. Benavidez, MAST, the Campus Research Chairman as well as
one of his members of Advisory Commitee who really helped the researcher to
come up with acceptable manuscript that led to the success of the study. Ma'am
Esther Grace A. Sales, LPT, his English Critic, for the worth reflecting reminders,
comments and suggestions and patiently editing her manuscript. Sir Junito P.
Marcelino, PhD., member of the advisory committee for his comments and
suggestions throughout the research study. Professor John G. Juario, MAT, his
statistician for checking, solving and giving some ideas on how to compute the
data gathered. Sir Paul Ryan L. Oñas, PhD, the Campus Dean for the
encouragement and some ideas he shared for the completion of the research
study.

He is very thankful and greatly thanks to his beloved parents for the untining
supports, love, care and prayers to make strong to face all the trials.

To his siblings Mariel and King Philip for their moral support and inspiration since
he started in college until he will be.

To all his classmates, relatives and especially to his friends namely: Jea, Crezel,
Marlyn, Cherry, Donessa and Gavereal for the happiness, and helping together
to maintain the unity of the group.

Above all, to the only one Powerful Father, He has given her protection, guidance
and blessings every day. These are all possible because He is always there to
brighten and install her entire life.

Researcher

MARVIN B. VENIEGAS

ABSTRACT

VENIEGAS, MARVIN B., 2023 "Performance of Eggplant as Influenced by

Different Types of Pruning" Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, Sultan Kudarat
State University, College of Agribusiness, Bagumbayan Campus, Bagumbayan
Sultan Kudarat.
Adviser: HENRISA P. APARIS, MAST

The study aimed to determine the performance of eggplant using different types
of pruning in terms of plant height, length of fruits, number of fruits and weight of
fruits, yield performance of eggplant, and financial analysis. The study was
carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatments
and replicated three times. The treatments of the study were the following: no
pruning (T₁), heading (T2), pinching (T3), thinning (T4). The results showed
theres a significant at 1% level was observed in terms of plant height and number
of fruits, and significant at 5% level was observed in terms of length of fruits and
weight of fruits. Different types of pruning shows a better growth performance
and high return on investment in eggplant production. Furthermore, pruning is
highly recommended to try it to other crops.