GROWTH AND YIELD PERPORMANCE OF PECHAY (BRASICCA CHINENSIS L.

)APPLIED WITH
DIFFERENT ANIMAL MANURE

INTRODUCTCION

Pechay (Brassicca chinensis L.) is one of the common leafy vegetable crops grown in

the Philippines belonging to the family crusiferia. Vegetables are important and substantial

source of food that significantly contributes to the quality of the diet because it provides

variety of nutrients various part of enumerable kinds of vegetables make meals of staple

food appetizing because of their flavor and even pleasing to the eyes.

Pechay (Brassicca chinensis L.) the major nutritional contribution of vegetables to

the human diet are vitamins A and C as source of iron and calcium needed by the human

body. Pechay is the annual biennial herb. Its leaves are smooth, 30 cm long, broad at the tip

narrowing gradually at the base extending downward to the uppered of its elongated, their

and whitish stalks.

Pechay can grown in any types of soil. The plants become more healthy to life,

sandy- 10 am and weel-drained soil with ph level of 5-4-6-7. Pechay still needed sunlight

lightly for energy. It is important that there is a shade so that exposure to sun is limited.

OBJECTIVES
 The general objective of the study will is determine the growth and yield

performance of pechay (Brassicca chinensis L.) applied with different animal manure.

Specifically, the study is aim:

1. Determine the growth performance of pechay (Brassicca chinensis L.) in terms of count,

plant height , and number of leaves.

2. Determine the yield performance of pechay in terms of fresh weight and marketable yeild.

3. Assess the insect pest incidence.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study will give additionalinformation to the especialy to those who want to

enjoy pechay production.This could help the farmers to improve the grouwth and yield of

the crops.If could also serve as a reference for future reseachers, study ,teachers and policy

makers to improve a practices in vegetable production.

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY

This study will be focused on the evaluation on the growth and yield performance of

pechay (Brassicca chinensis L.) applied with different animal manure .

TIME AND PLACE OF THE STUDY

The study will be conducted at Camiguin Polytechnic State College, Institute of

Agriculture, Tangaro, Catarman, Camiguin on March to May 2023.

DEFINITION AND TERMS

The following terms are defined to provide better understanding of the study.
Pechay - the experimental unit of the study.

Growth - refers to the increase of the pechay as to its plany height and number of leaves.

Yield - it refers the fresh weight of pechay.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter present a number of research works,literature and releated to study

whhich are use to gain more information and further insights to the present work.

Brief Description of Pechay

Pechay (Brassicca chinensis L.) is a leafy, shallow rooted, cool-season crop but can

stand higher temperatures given it is exposed to enough moisture. Is an erect, biennial herb,

cultivated as an annual abouut 150-30 cm tall in vegetative stage. Ovate leaves are arranged

spirally and spreading. The petioles are enlarged and grow upright forming a sub-cylindrical

bundle. Inflorescence is a raceme with pale yellow flowers. Seeds are 1 mm in diameter and

are reddish is used for its immature but fully expanded tender leaves. The succulent petioles

are often the preferred part. It is used as main ingredient for soup and stir-fried dishes. In

chinese cuisine, its green petioles and leaves are also used as garnish. Varieties of Pechay

Black Beni; Hari Digma; Shinn Kang Gengis Khan; Shanhai No.2

Health Benefits of Pechay

Pechay (Brassicca chinensis L.) this food is very low of saturated fat and cholesterol.

It is also a good source of dietary fiber, protein, thiamin, niacin and phosporus and a very

source of vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin K. Riboflavin, vitamin B, folate, calcium iron,

magnesium, potassium and manganese.

Characteristics of Different
 Organic fertilizer are naturally available mineral sources that contain moderate

amount of plant essential nutrients.They are capable of mitigating problems associated with

synthetic fertilizers. They reduce the necessity of repeated application of synthetic fertilizer

to maintain soil fertility.They gradually release nutrients into the soil solution and maintain

nutrient balance for healthy growth of crop plants. They also act like effective energy source

of soil microbes which in turn improve soil structure and crop growth.Organic fertilizer are

generally thought to be slow releasing fertilizer and they contain many trace elements.They

are safer alternatives to chemical fertilizers.However,the improper use of organic fertilizers

leads to over fertilization or nutrient deficiency in the soil.Hence ,controlled release of

organic fertilizers is an effective and advanced way to overcome these impact and maintain

sustainable agriculture yield.Organic fertilizer is a type of fertilizer that contains raw matters

brought together to increase and enhance crop yield.There are different types of organic

fertilizer animal droppings,compost manure,and green manure.These manures are also

called natural fertilizers;they greatly improve the nature and structure of the soil for the

betterment of cultivation.Organic fertilizer have different characteristics;these

characteristics are what actually justify the purpose of their use.The characteristics entail

their nutrient composition and availability;the role they play in the soil nature development.

Garden soil
Garden are pre-mixed soil products that are added to the existing soil in the
garden.It consists of topsoil and a mixture of the other materials and nutrients will help the
plants to develop to their full potential .

Goat manure
Rich in nitrogen levels,which makes it an excellent soil conditioner.Goat manure
improve soil texture which in turns provides a rich environments for grow as well as allow
for excellent water retention.Using goat manure in garden beds can create optimal growing
conditions for plats.The naturally dry pellets are not only easy to collect and apply but are
less messy than other types of manure.

Cow manure
 It also known as cow dung,is mostly digested grass,and depending on cattle’s
diet,grain,fruit,or vegetables.Cow mature is rich in nutrients and its suitable for plant growth
it maybe smelly and gross,but gardener can deny the benefits of cow manure .Using these
fertilizer is an age-old practice that can bring overworked soil back to life.

Chicken manure

Chicken manure also used in organic fertilization,especially for soil low in nitrogen of all
animals manure,it has the highest amount of nitrogen,phosphorus,and potassium.

OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK

The study will be anchored on the concept of the growth and yield performance of
Pechay (dependent variable) will have a varying effect to different animal manure
(independent variable).

Independent variables Dependent variables

T1-control(Garden soil)

T2-Goat manure Growth and yield performance

of pechay

T3-Cow manure

T4-Chicken manure
Figure 1. Schematic diagram showing the relationship between the dependent variables and
independent variable of the study.

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the materials,tools,equipment and procedure that will use on
the study.

Time and place of the study

This study will be conducted at institute of agriculture camiguin polytechnic state
college -catarman campus.tangaro,catarman ,camiguin.

Materials
The materials that use in the study are gloves,bolo,shovel,bamboo,animal manure,
gallon,and pechay seeds.

Procedure
1. Prepare the materials needed gloves,bolo,shovel,bamboo,animal manures and pechay

seed.

2. Prepare and clean the land to be used on planting the pechay.

3. Prepare the sack where the seed will be planted.

4. Put the soil with mixed animal manure of the bamboo.

5. Burry the seed inch and half into the soil.

6. Soak the soil with water

Experimental Design

A total of 240 plants will be used on the study which will randomly distributed to 4
treatments and 3 replications each treament will consist of 20 plants. The study will be laid
out in one fertorial experiment in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). The
treatments are the following:

T1-control (garden soil )

T2-goat manure
T3-cow manure
T4-chicken manu

Experimental Layout

T2r1 T3r3 T1r4 T4r2 1m

T2r4 T1r2 T4r3 T3r1

4m

0.5m

T1r1 T4r2 T3r4 T2r3

4m
Figure 2. Experimental layout of the study.

CULTUTRAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Seed box

The seed box will be prepared and filled in with soil media with ration of 1:1:1
which is (1) part sand , one (1) part compost and one (1) part garden soil.

Planting

Drop 2 to 3 seeds per slot, then cover them with a thin layer of potting mix or
compost. In just 3-4 days. the small buds growing out of the soil. Once the third or fourth
leaf appears after around 2 weeks , transfer the seedling to land area about 6 to 8 inches in
diameter.
Water management

The plants will be watered through the used of sprinkler.

Pest and diseases management

Manual picking will bedone to prevent and control insect pest infestation.

Weeding

Thoroughly hand weeds in the rows and hills will be removed an it emerge.

Harvesting

Harvest the crop at 40-45days.This will be done by uprooting the crop.

Data to be Gathered
The different data to be gathered are the following: growth parameters and yield and its
components.

A.Growth Paraments

1. Plant hieght
It will be measured in centimeters from the ground level to the tip of the highest
shoot of six (6) randomly selected during 15,25,35,and 45 days after planting.

2. Number of leaves
This will be done by counting the number of leaves per plant of the six (6)ramdomly
selected planys.
B.Yields and its Components

1. Weight of leaf
This will be gathered by weighing leaf from 6 randomly selected sample plant using
digital weighing scale.

2. Marketable yield

The total marketable yield will be obtained by adding thhe marketable yield or
harvest.The marketable yield will be converted into tons per hectare using the following
formula;
Innitial Yield/Hectare (t/ha)=Marketable Yield Hectare kg
Harvested Area

3. Pest indence
Insect Infestation rating-the degree of infestation or the infertation to be
evaluated one month after trasplanting and during the first harvest using this criteria;

1=No infection/infestation
2=slightly infected/intested

3=Moderately infected/infested

4=Slighty Severe infected/infested

5=severely infected/infested

Statistical tools

All data to be gathered will be tabulated and analyzed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA) in a
Randomized Complete Block Designs (RCBD).Any differences among treatments are analyze using
the Tukey’s test.
 Budgetary entimation

Particular Quantity Price(php) Total cost

bolo 3 250.00 750.00

shovel 2 80.00 260.00
bamboo 5 100.00 500.00
Gallon 5 30.00 150.00
gloves 3 35.00 105.00
Pechay seed 2 packs 90.00 180.00
total 1,945.00
10% 195.00
contingency
Grand Total 2,140.00
 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Joy Mae B. Jubay  

Age: 19 years old

Birthday: June 04.2003

Address: Binunsaran, Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin

Course: Bachelor of science in agriculture

Major: Agroforestry

Educational Background: 

Elementary: Binunsaran Elementary school

Address of School : Binunsaran, Poblacion, Mambajao,

Camiguin
 Year Graduate : 2016-2017

Secondary: Mambajao National High School

Address of School : Balintawak, Poblacion,Mambajao,

Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2021-2022

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Raymund T.  Bacuńata  

Age: 20 years old

Birthday: February 6, 2003

Address: Pob. Sagay, Camigun province

Course: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 

Major: Crop Science

Educational Background: 

Elementary: Sagay, Central, School

 Address of School : Bonbon,Sagay,Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2015-2016

Secondary: Holy Rosary Academy of Camiguin Inc.

Address of School : Poblacion Sagay Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2021-2022

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Jave J. Torayno  

Age: 19 Years old

Birthday: October 18, 2003

Address: Sto. Nino, Catarman, Camiguin

Course: Batchelor Of Science in Agriculture

Major: Animal Science

Educational Background: 

Elementary: Sto. Nino Entegrated School

 Address of School : Sto. Nino, Catarman, Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2016-2017

Secondary: Sto. Nino,Catarman, Camiguin

Address of School : Sto. Nino, Catarman, Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2021-2022

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Joshua S. Zarsoza  

Age: 19 years old

Birthday: January 3, 2004

Address: Poblacion, Catarman, Caimiguin

Course: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 

Major: Animal Science

Educational Background: 
 Elementary: Catarman, Central, School

Address of School : Poblacion, Catarman, caamiguin Year

Graduate : 2015-2016

Secondary: Camiguin National High School

Address of School : Looc, Catarman, Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2021-2022

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: James Dean M Saa  

Age: 19 years old

Birthday: August 20, 2003

Address: Langcangan Poblacion, Mahinog, Camiguin

Course: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 

Major: Animal Science

Educational Background: 
 Elementary: Mahinog Central School

Address of School : Poblacion, Mahinog,Camiguin

Year Graduate :2015- 2016

Secondary: Mahinog National High School

Address of School : Poblacion Mahinoig Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2021-2022

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Emjay B. Maglunsod  

Age: 20 years old

Birthday: September 4, 2002

Address: Liloan, Catarman, Camiguin

Course: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 

Major: Animal Science

Educational Background: 

Elementary: Catarman, Central, School

 Address of School : Poblacion, Catarman, Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2013-2014

Secondary: Camiguin National High School

Address of School : Looc, Catarman, Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2020-2021

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Jay Lawrence D. Ranido  

Age: 18 years old

Birthday: Decmeber 23, 2003

Address: Mainit Catarman , Camigun

Course: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 

Major: Animal Science

Educational Background: 
 Elementary: Bal-ason Elementary, School

Address of School : Bal-saon Gingoog city,Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2015-2016

Secondary: Camiguin National High School

Address of School : Looc,Catarman,Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2021-2022

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: John white S. Jalop  

Age: 20 years old

Birthday: April 1 , 2003

Address: Letican Poblacion, Camigun provinc

Course: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 

Major: Animal Science

Educational Background: 
 Elementary: Manihog, Central, School

Address of School : Poblacion, Mahinog ,Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2016-2017

Secondary: Mahinog National High School

Address of School : Poblacion Mahinog Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2021-2022

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Treisha Rei A. Galochino  

Age: 18 years old

Birthday: May 2, 2004

Address: San Jose, Mahinog , Camigun

Course: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 

Major: Animal Science

Educational Background: 

Elementary: Hubangon, Elementary, School

 Address of School : Hubangon , Mahinog, Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2016-2017

Secondary: Sixto A. Abao National High School

Address of School : Hubangon Mahinog Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2021-2022

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name:Rica Mae B.Lacar  

Age: 18 years old

Birthday: August 4, 2003

Address: Bugang. Sagay, Camigun

Course: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 

Major: Animal Science

Educational Background: 

Elementary: Bugang ,Elementary , School

 Address of School : Bugang Sagay,Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2015-2016

Secondary:Bugang Integrated School

Address of School : Bugang, Sagay Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2021-2022

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: John Paul Q. Abellana  

Age: 19 years old

Birthday: October 05, 2003

Address: Alga Catarman , Camigun

Course: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 

Major: Animal Science

Educational Background: 

Elementary: Alga Elementary , School

Address of School : Alga Catarman ,Camiguin

 Year Graduate : 2015-2016

Secondary: Caminguin National High School

Address of School : Looc Catarman, Camiguin

Year Graduate : 2021-2022

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