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KAGAWARAN NG EDUKASYON
Rehiyon XI
Sangay ng Lungsod ng Davao
Lungsod ng Davao
CALINAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Peñano Street, Calinan, DavaoCity
TELEPHONE NO.: 295-0720

Growth Enhancing Potential of Liquid Fermented Banana

Peels to the Growth of Tomato Plant

by
Lawas, Diel Dominic

Espinosa, Donabell

Sarahina, Johnrey

Tablizo, Kathlene

Bince, Samantha

Ocares, John Elmer

A research paper
submitted in partial
fulfillment of the requirements in Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – STEM

February 2019
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication…………………………………………………………….…………….….i

Abstract……………………………………………………………….…………….….ii

Chapter One

The Problem and Its Settings...………………………………………………...1

Introduction……………....……………………………………………….1

Research Locale……………………………………………….………...3

Conceptual Framework….……………………………….….…………..4

Theoretical Framework….……………………………….…….………..4

Statement of the Problem…………………………….…………………5

Hypothesis of the Study………………….………….…….……………6

Scope and delimitation……………………………….…………………6

Significance of the Study……………………….…….…………………7

Definition of terms……………………………….…….…………………8

Chapter Two

Review of Related Literature…………………………………..10

Review of Related Studies...…………………………………..15

Chapter Three

Methodology…………………………………………………………………20

Phase 1 Plant Extract Preparation

Collection of Plant Material……...………………………………20

Solanum lycopersicum Plant Preparation…………....……………20

 Organic Growth Enhancer Preparation……………………………21

Phase II Banana Peel Experimentation

Collection of Banana Peels………..……………………….……..21

Application of Organic Growth Enhancer……………..….………22

Disposal of Banana Peels……………………………….….………22

Subject of the Study…………………………………..….…………22

Data Gathering Procedure……………………………….…………23

Treatment of Data…………………………….……….……………24

Growth Indicators Methodology……………….……………………25

Chapter Four

Analysis, Data Presentation

and Description of the Research Finding…………………..…….…………26

Chapter Five

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendation…………………37

Summary of the Problem……….……………………….…………37

Findings…………..…………………………………………………37

Observation of the Tomato plant..……………...………………39

Qualitative Analysis.………………………………..………………40

Conclusion………………………………………….…………….…41

Recommendation……………………………..……………………42

Bibliography…………………………………………………….……….…43
 Appendix A: Acknowledgement…..………………………….…………45

Appendix B: Letter request to conduct the study……………..……46

Appendix C: Curriculum Vitae………………….………………….…….48

List of Figures

Figure 1. Conceptual paradigm showing the relationship between

Independent and Dependent Variable…………………….…….4

Figure 2. The effects of Banana peel solution to the tomato

plant in different concentration levels…………………………..………..39

List of Tables

Table 1…………..……………………………..…………………27

Table 2…………..……………………………………….……… 27

Table 3…………..……………………………………….……… 28

Table 4…………..…………………………………….………… 29

Table 5…………..…………………………………….………… 29

Table 6…………..…………………………………….………… 30

Table 7…………..…………………………………….………… 31

Table 8…………..……………………………………………….31

Table 9…………..……………………………………………….32

Table 10…………..……………………………..……………….33

Table11…………..………………………….…….…………….34

Table 12…………..………………………….………………….35

Table 13…………..……………………………………..…..….36
 Dedication

We, the researchers dedicate this research study primarily to our

Almighty God who never leaves us and continuously provides us strength,

patience and complete sense of optimism throughout the entire process.

We also extend our profound gratitude to our teachers and parents who

inspires and motivate us to keep going amidst insurmountable odds, especially to

our teacher Mr. Eleazar Miones who guides us in achieving the success of this

research study.

We wholeheartedly dedicate this study to ourselves and to our fellow

students. We strive hard for this to feasibly happen and this will be our stepping

stone to attaining wider knowledge.

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 ABSTRACT

Banana (Musa acuminata) peel is widely known for it contains large

amount of nutrients such as potassium, magnesium calcium, phosphorus and

low amount of nitrogenThis study aimed to utilize the alternative ways of

producing an environmental-friendly solution that boosts the growth of a tomato

plant. This study was conducted to examine and explore the growth enhancing

potential of banana peels using liquid fermentation process. The study contained

50 samples and divided the samples which are the tomato (Solanum

lycopersicum) plant according to the different levels of concentration; 25%

solution, 50% solution, 75% solution, 100% solution and controlled group. The

research study has established growth indicators which included the height of the

plant, surface area of the leaves and root mass growth. The researchers were

able to observe dead samples after a week of experimentation. The 100%

solution has recorded four dead samples, 75% solution has recorded three dead

samples and 50% solution has recorded two dead samples. Both 25% solution

and the controlled group have no record of dead samples. The research results

showed that 25% solution has the highest mean in terms of height of the plant

and root mass growth and 75% solution has the highest mean in terms of surface

area of the leaves.

Keywords: Banana peel, Tomato, Growth Enhancer, Liquid fermentation

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 Chapter I

Problem and Its Setting

Introduction

Tomatoes are major dietary source of antioxidant lycopene, which has

linked into various health benefits. Tomato plant are considered to be one of the

most important vegetable plants in the world. Due to the relative importance of

tomatoes, this has been bred with the use of chemical fertilizers to improve

productivity and growth development. Tomato growers usually aims to feed with

an efficient amount of chemical compounds for an effective growth to be

observed.

Tomatoes are fruit using the terminology in the dictionary because they

are a seed bearing structure that grows from the flower of the plant. Tomatoes

are wild about fertilizers. In agricultural concept, they are labeled as heavy

feeders for they require a lot of nutrients.

Potassium, Nitrogen and Phosphorus are considered as macronutrients

needed for the tomato plants to enhance its growth. Also, there are slow-release

nutrients that tomato plant needs that supplements its growth which includes

calcium and magnesium. Unlike any other chemical substance, potassium intake

are in substantial quantity needed. Potassium is an essential nutrient and is

required in large amount for proper growth of the tomato plant.

 There are lots of organic sources that tomato plants need and one of that

are the banana peels. Banana peels being a nutrient rich make an excellent

source of organic substances which supports the development of the plant.

Bananas are mineral rich and recycling the peels back into your garden saves

money and returns these nutrients to the soil where they can benefit other plants.

Potassium helps the roots grow stronger and helps regulate the enzymes which

supports the plant to have stronger stems.

This nutrient is significantly needed in the early stages of development.

Phosphorus helps the roots and shoots of the plant. It helps the plant to grow big

and strong. Calcium plays its role for strength and development of the plant and

maintains the quality of the soil. Magnesium helps the plant achieve a healthy

photosynthesis. Banana peels, as major sources of organic substances

supplements the need of a plant and also aids the quality and moisture of the

soil.

Mineral content in a banana peel is primarily consistent of

potassium (78.10mg/g) and manganese (76.20mg/g). Other minerals present

are sodium, calcium and iron at 24.30, 19.20 and 0.61 mg/g respectively

(Kimura and Sinha 2008).

Most plants needs certain amount of macronutrients however there are

plants that are needful of nitrogen, some needs more of phosphorus and some
plants needs substantial amount of potassium. Tomatoes, peppers, honeydrew,

melon and passionflower are potassium loving plants and low need of nitrogen.

Among this macronutrients, tomato plant needs large amount of

potassium for it assist the development of tomato. Potassium nutrient aids the

tomato in wholesome growing. Potassium intake has a pivotal role in the entire

process of development.

At present, organic growth enhancers are used to support the

development of plant that causes no harm to the environment unlike chemical

fertilizers. Organic fertilizers have immense benefits and advantages to the

condition of the soil as well as crop production. They add soil organic matter,

improve soil structure and preserve the essential macronutrients for the growth

development. Organic ways of enhancing plant growth will lessen harmful

damages it cause to the environment.

Research Locale

The research study was conducted at Barangay Talomo, Calinan, Davao

city specifically at Sarahina‟s residence during the academic year 2018-2019.

In order for this research study to be successful, the researchers decided

that the study will be done at Sarahina‟s residence beacause their land area has

an abundant vegetative cover so the researchers came up to an idea that is the

suitable area to conduct the research study. Sarahina‟s residence is located at

Purok-3 which encompasses a large space enough for the experimentation.

 Conceptual Framework

Growth of Tomato Plant:

Liquid Fermented Banana peels 1. Height of the plant

2. Root mass growth

3. Surface area of the leaves

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework- Research Paradigm

Relationship of Banana Peels to the Growth of Tomato Plant

Theoretical Framework

Tomatoes are wild about fertilizers. In gardening, they are “heavy

feeders” for they require many nutrients. The potassium content of banana

peel ca help the tomato plant in wholesome growing. According to Nick

Chenhall (2015), developing tomatoes was tied with the understanding of what

tomatoes like at several of their development. Tomatoes become widely grown

because of its relative importance and value (Adepoju 2014). In america it is

the most popular home grown plant produced at least 90% of the household

grow the plant (Peralta and Spooner 2007; Gao, et al, 2010). Moreover, the
 leaves lack potassium, the leaves will curl and will affect the surface area of

the leaves. Curling tomato leaves may be signs of deficiency from the nutrients

that are largely needed. Lastly, potassium helps roots development, good flow

of nutrients and water in plants. It is also involved in regulating enzymes within

a plant which help promotes stronger and taller stem (Blair 2015).

Statement of the Problem

The research aspired primarily, to search for an alternative ways of

utilizing banana peels so it won‟t be placed into waste. Also, the study aims to

disseminate an information on how to augment a nutrients needed for tomato

plants that is environmental-friendly process. The research study focused on the

effectivity of the organic growth enhancer in different concentration level and

aims to answer the following questions;

1. Is the alternative growth enhancer has a significant effect on the

development of tomato plant?

2. In what concentration level does this growth enhancer will best suit to

the development of tomato plant?

3. Are there significant difference between concentration level and control

group?
Hypothesis of the study

Liquid fermented banana peel as growth enhancer has no significant

effect on the development of the tomato plant.

Scope and Limitation of the study

The research study focuses of the effectiveness of the liquid fermented

banana peels for the growth development of tomato plant conscionable observed

in a proper place with enough sunlight. The research study took one and half

month to get the final result of research work using the method of

experimentation. Banana peels is so much convenient to utilize because of its

availability within the environment, but the banana peel was not exposed into

chemical, during in the experimentation banana peels is used as the organic

enhance fertilizer for the tomato plant. The tomato seedlings that was used

should not be acidic. Banana peels as the growth enhancer has distributed

equally during the growth development of tomato plant. The study had

undergone 4 set of trials for 4 different concentration levels. The level of

concentration are distinguish as 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% of the liquid

fermentation. The controlled variables are the set of trials with no applied growth

enhancer, only water and sunlight exposure.

 The data were gathered through a measurement and observation. Then,

the data were treated statistically using One Way ANOVA ( Analysis of

Variance). Different treatments will be applied to the research subject in order to

evaluate the height of the plant, diameter of the stem and the surface area of the

leaves.

Significance of the Study

The outcome of the forenamed study is used to be very helpful in finding

alternative organic growth enhancer which was proven rich in potassium,

phosphorus, calcium and magnesium and low amount of nitrogen which are

essential macronutrients.

The researcher credits that this study will give asset to the following:

Backyard Farmers. The backyard farmers will be able to use this

fertilizer which can produce a quality tomato plant with fewer resources. The

backyard farmers will of course contribute to environmental degradation that can

lessen the chemical content of the soil caused by commercial fertilizer. Also, this

organic growth enhancer would not produce harmful chemicals to the soil.

Tomato Growers. The tomato growers will be educated that banana peel

is very essential to be use as an organic growth enhancer. This will help the

tomato growers not to spend much money to buy for commercial fertilizer which

result to reduce farming input costs. Tomato growers will have an alternative way
of enhancing the development of the tomato plant which at the same time is a

environmental-friendly process.

Community. The people in the community will know that this growth

enhancer is environmental- friendly because this doesn‟t bring ecological

contamination that they can use for their own farms or community farm areas. In

addition, this research experiment will serve as mind-opening avenue for

abundant tomato production.

Environment. Organic ways of applying growth enhancers will cause

positive effects in the surrounding environment. It improves soil strength,

increases soil moisture, adds nutrients that the tomato plant needs and it does

not harm its surrounding land.

Future Researchers. The future researchers can use this study for their

further experimentations which they can add more information and if ever they

can expand the use of this study. Future researchers will be in its great

importance that cultivates understanding and much complex idea that will further

result in a more efficient and effective experimentation.

Definition of terms

Banana peel – It is the outermost layer of a banana fruit and it is one of the most

essential and beneficial waste material.

Fermentation – it is the process of breaking down the substance to attaining a

particular solution.

Potassium – one of the most needed macronutrient essential for the

development of a plant. Large percentage of potassium nutrients can be found in

banana peels.

Tomato – a plant that has glossy red skin and has a lot of health benefits that

reduces heart risks.

 Chapter II

Review of Related Literature

These related literatures focus on the potential of banana peel as an

organic source of nutrients, which contributes in the attainment of utilizing

alternative ways of enhancing plant growth out of a waste material. With the

continuing effect of chemical substances used as fertilizers, people need to equip

themselves with an environment-friendly mindset by going natural and organic to

counteract impacts of chemical substances. Facts were gathered from the

internet as references to obtain the needed information of the research study.

. According to Nick Chenhall (2015), developing tomatoes was tied with

the understanding of what tomatoes like at several of their development.

Tomatoes become widely grown because of its relative importance and value

(Adepoju 2014). In America it is the most popular homegrown plant produced at

least 90% of the household grow the plant (Peralta and Spooner 2007; Gao, et

al, 2010).

Many people are excited to find out that they can utilize banana peels as

fertilizer. In compost, using banana peels is a great way to add both organic

materials and some very important nutrients (Rhoades 2018). There are many

reasons that banana waste would be a great source of plant nutrition (Amber,

2016). Most plants need a certain amount of macronutrients such as nitrogen,

phosphorus and potassium. Some plants are needful of nitrogen, some are
phosphorus and some are potassium- loving plants. Tomatoes, peppers,

honeydrew melon and passion flower are all potassium-loving plants. To have

more water and nutrients within the cells of plants, it needs more of potassium to

help the plant grow healthier. It strengthens the stem of the plants and protect

from diseases (Stone, 2018).

Calcium is another nutrient important for giving the tomato plant proper

root and stem development. It helps with the breakdown of another necessary

nutrients in the soil like nitrogen and it helps the minerals move throughput the

plant. Cray Zimmer calls the calcium as trucker of all minerals. In addition,

phosphorus helps in the seed germination and viability. The production of

blooms, pollens, fruits and healthy roots. It is extremely important for good root

and shoot growth. Moreover, magnesium helps the production of chlorophyll,

which helps the plant for photosynthesis. It helps the plant for metabolism of

carbohydrates because magnesium actually helps feed the plant (Blair, 2015).

Banana peels , specifically the dried ones has around 40-43% of

potassium content. It is also rich in macronutrients and has a low amount need of

nitrogen (Sathish, 2016). It affects the plant shape, size, color, taste and other

growth indicators. The potassium which the banana peels contain has many

roles in the plant. It regulates the opening and closing of stomata and regulates

CO2 uptake. The potassium also has a significant role for production of Adenine

Triphosphate (ATP), which is essential energy for the taking place of the plants‟

drought resistance.
 Banana peels provide the plant or other types of vegetable with enough

nutrients to thrive and to help the leaves resist from curling. It can help the plants

in all stages of growth from seed germination of the fruit. Potassium can also

help the plant to have stronger plant stems and thicker cell walls (Blair, 2015).

Dried banana peels are 42 percent potassium, more than most other

organic substances, such as manure at 0.5 percent, wood ash at 10 percent and

cantaloupe rinds at 12 percent. Potassium promotes the movement of water and

nutrients between cells. It also strengthens stems and protects plants from

disease. Because the plant is healthier, it might flower more. After the plant

blooms, potassium can improve the quality and size of any fruit or nuts.

Banana peels are 3.25 percent phosphorus, one of the other major

nutrients that plants need to grow. Phosphorus helps rooting, improves winter

hardiness and speeds up flowering and fruiting. Banana peels inserted in the soil

near the roots are an effective way to get phosphorus to your plants, because the

peels break down quickly in the soil. This immediacy is helpful, because

phosphorus is not mobile in the soil.

One of the benefits of fertilizing with banana peels is that they break down

quickly -- either in the soil or in compost -- making those nutrients available to

plants sooner than nutrients from other organic materials. When burying peels,

bury them deep so they do not attract animals or insects as they would if left on

or just under the surface. You can also chop peels and steep them in water for a

week, strain the peels out, and pour the solution on the soil to get the benefit of
the nutrients without attracting pests. Since banana peels are not a complete

fertilizer, do not rely on the peels alone to feed your plants, especially if your

plants are heavy nitrogen feeders. The peels are most effective when composted

to blend with nitrogen-rich materials.

According to Lama (2015), that utilizing banana peels as a fertilizer in

different kinds of plants is significantly effective. Banana peels has the ability to

enhance the growth of a plant. Banana peels support and improve the structure,

texture, water holding capacity, permeability and productivity (ElNour, 2015). This

organic source of potassium for the plants helps the plant grow stronger, which

also contains insecticidal property and carbonaceous matter (Jariwala, 2016).

Banana peels also can be used as insecticide found in your lawns that creates a

big contribution to households and it aids the fertility of the soil.

Tomatoes have a relatively high potassium requirement compared to

nitrogen with over 267 lb/ac of potassium typically being utilized. Potassium is

needed throughout the season and is a major component of the fruit at around

250mg K per 100g of fruit. It is essential to maintain a good balance of potassium

with magnesium and calcium. Too much potassium restricts the uptake of these

other cations. Use of high levels of potassium is particularly important under

saline conditions to maintain plant growth. Excess sodium reduces the uptake
and transfer of potassium through the plant and thus potassium levels need to be

increased in order to maintain plant growth.

At 42% potassium, banana peels are a fantastic source. They are one of

the highest organic potassium sources, and is higher in potassium than wood

ash. They do not contain nitrogen, which makes using this fertilizer for tomatoes

and peppers a perfect choice because they both have a low nitrogen need.

Banana peels also contain calcium, which helps plants take up more

nitrogen, which some potassium loving plants need. They also contain

manganese, which helps with photosynthesis; sodium, which helps movement of

water between cells; and magnesium and sulfur, both of which are helpful in the

formation of chlorophyll.

Banana peels can be buried whole near potassium-loving plants, if there

will be no issue with creatures digging them up. In the case of backyard farmers,

raised beds are kind of shallow, so the banana peel fertilizer was the best way to

go. It aids in root development, disease resistance and good germination process

(Taylor,2014).
 Review of Related Studies

Most plants species need a certain amount of macronutrients. Different

studies emphasized that tomatoes (Solanum Lycopersicum), are one of the

plants which are needful of potassium intake. Potassium strengthens and

improve the quality of the fruit and plant (Stone, 2018). Banana peels are one of

the highest potassium sources (Stone, 2018) and indicates these organic

sources of potassium and soil nutrient are vital supplements for the growth of

plants. Banana peels are believed to help the root development and is involved in

regulating enzymes within the plant (Blair 2017). . According to an article posted

by Janice Taylor, peels add potassium and phosphorus to compost which

promote root development and overall plant health when incorporated into

garden soil.

Aside from banana peels, there are also organic sources of potassium for

the plants. According to Rhoades (2018), wood ash is an excellent source of

potassium and provides many of the trace elements that plants need to grow. In

planting tomato, there are considerations emphasized in his study like the soil

quality and type of wood ash used as fertilizer. The role of wood ash is to lower

the acidity of the soil which is important in early stages of growth. In the study of

Gazely (2011), he concluded that wood ash can be a great source of potassium

which is applicable to most of the plants and crops.

 Many experts believed that the eggshells are made up of 95% of calcium

carbonate and potassium. Since eggshells are made up of calcium and

potassium, then came up to the idea that it can help the growth of the plant.

Some of the experts said that the eggshells have trace nutrients of potassium,

magnesium, phosphorus and zinc which are the nutrients beneficial for the

plants. Despite of their insolubility in water, eggshell improves the plant growth by

balancing the pH level of highly acidic soil. According to (De La Rosa, 2012), that

the small amount of eggshells enhances the growth of the plant same as the

banana peels. The result of her study shows that the hypothesis is partially true

since the plant with 1 gram and 5 grams grew taller than those without eggshells.

However, the results also show that too much eggshell (10-15 grams) does not

make the plant grow faster.

According to the study of Auli (2015), on the resistance of thin bio-polymer

to bio-degradation in compost soil from renewable resources based on waste

banana skin and eggshell in polymer matrix. A new innovation in the agricultural

industry is the combination of waste banana peels and waste eggshell in the

production of bio-mulching film. Bio-mulching film is a biodegradable plastic film

that can help to increase soil moisture content and improve soil ingredients to

make plants grow well. The thin film is produced using reinforcement fiber,

eggshell as filler and epoxy resin as matrix within the banana peels. Thin film

thickness ranged from 0.10mm to 0.15mm. the 10% epoxy/ waste banana peel
with eggshell was affected by biodegradation in soy burial tests where surface

damade occurs, which in turn increases physical properties.

The study conducted by Elnour et al (2015) was targeted to determine the

effect of organic fertilizer prepared from the composting of banana waste on

growth, development, morphologically and productivity of Sorghum bicolor „cv

(Tabat)‟.In this study, banana compost was used on sorghum bicolor to convert

large quantities of banana residues to parts waste and to reduce the pollution of

chemical fertilizers. This organic fertilizer type detected the extent of

morphological changes in various parts of the plant used in these experiments.

The other uses of the banana compost were the improvement of texture,

structure, water holding capacity, permeability and productivity of the soil.

The experiments were conducted at the green house of the department of

biological and biotechnology and environmental science, al neelain university,

khartoum, sudan. In these experiments banana compost was used at different

levels (10 g, 20 g and 30 g) for each 500 g of clay soil, which were equivalents to

1 ton, 2 tons and 3 tons per fedan respectively. Two controls, control virgin soil

and control with recommended nitrogen level were used. The results showed that

the treatments with 3 tons banana compost level had its significant ( P < 0.05)

over the both controls with a maximum growth rate in the plants morphology as

well as length of the plants of 11.9cm. and the mass productivity of one gram.
 Wood ash in gardening holds many nutritious elements for plants. It is an

excellent source of lime and potassium in the garden. Wood ash also provides

many of the trace elements that plant need to prosper. Wood ash fertilizer is best

used either lightly scattered or by first being composted because wood ash

produce lye and salts when it gets wet. In addition, wood ash is also useful for

pest control because the salt in wood ash will kill bothersome pests like snail,

slugs and other kinds of soft bodied invertebrates. Another use of wood ash in

the garden is to change the pH of the soil, it will raise the pH and lower the

acid in the soil (Rhoades, 2018). Wood ash will nourish the garden plants

because it has high potassium carbonate content, which makes it an excellent

choice as fertilizer. Wood ash is a rich source of phosphorus, calcium, and

magnesium. Wood ash will balance the soil pH, if the pH measurement of the soil

is below 6, it is too acidic for many plants. It will need to undergo soil

improvement with potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. In addition, wood ash is

also a lime substitute, which is often used to improve the soil lacking in calcium

carbonate. It can lower and raise soil acidity. The benefit of using wood ash

instead of lime is that wood ash breaks down quickly and more available in the

plants. In general, use 25 pounds of natural wood ash per 1000 square feet of

garden soil. Wood ash also deter slugs and snails by applying wood ash to the

surface of the soil. In addition, wood ashes improve potassium levels in compost

pile. Helps to increase potassium levels and compost to support abundant

flowering and fruiting. Simply add a layer of wood ash fertilizer for every 6 inches
of the compost pile or bin. Lastly, wood ash also add calcium for veggie crops, it

helps the veggies like apple trees, cauliflower, tomato plants, potatoes, broccoli,

lettuce, cabbage, carrots and celery to ensure a healthy and abundant crop (

Plant Care Today, 2018).

In these above-mentioned related studies, researches emphasized that

the potassium content of banana peels really has a role on the growth of a

plant and there are lots of organic sources of potassium such as wood ash and

eggshells. In some ways, our research process is closely similar to theirs in

terms of the relationship between two variables. The scope of this research

and its target beneficiaries are closely similar to previous global studies

because its goal is for the welfare of the backyard farmers, especially the

tomato growers and its effect in the environment.

These related studies are significantly relevant to the current study

because the information and data gathered in their research will serve as our

guide in conducting our own. In general, these related studies contain fact-

bounded ideas significant to our research study.

 Chapter III
Research Methodology

This chapter presents the procedures of the research experiment, which

encompasses three phases. Phase -1 – Preparation of Set-ups, Phase II –

Banana Peel Experimentation, and Phase III – Data Collection and Data

Analysis. Liquid Fermentation of the Banana Peels were conducted in Sarahina‟s

House at Talomo River, Calinan District Davao City and other experimental

procedures were conducted at Ocares‟ Residence in Calinan District Davao City.

Phase I- Plant Extract Preparation

Collection of Plant Materials

The seed of Solanum lycopersicum was brought in JTT Marketing,

Calinan Davao City.

Solanum lycopersicum Plant Preparation

A 50 seeds of tomato plant would be planted in plastic growbags. 1.5

kilograms of soil were used in each growbag. The tomato seedlings that have

germinated will then be placed in the space allotted for the experiment.

Growbags Preparation
 The plastic growbags that would be utilized in the experiment was

purchased in Calinan Trading, Calinan Davao City. Equal measurement of the

soil amount was subjected to each growbags to avoid errors for further analysis.

Organic Growth Enhancer Preparation

Gather banana peels for about 3-5 kilograms. Prepare glass containers

that are safely sterilized in a warm water. Pour 500 mL of water in each glass

containers with 4-6 pieces of banana peels, sliced. Seal the glass container with

a breathable cloth and store in a room temperature. Ferment the substance for 7

days. After fermentation process, remove the banana peels and remove the

residue by filtering in clean, fine cloth.

Phase II – Banana Peel Experimentation

Collection of Banana Peels

The peels of banana fruit (Musa acuminata) specifically “binangay” were

collected from different houses located at Brgy. Talomo, Calinan District Davao

City. The banana peels collected will be thoroughly rinse with water to eliminate

excess contamination.
Application of Organic Growth Enhancer

There are 50 samples which are divided into 5 different sets of trials.

Organic growth enhancer will apply four sets of the trials while one set will be the

control group. The first 10 samples will be sprayed with 25% concentration of the

liquid fertilizer. The second set would be sprayed with 50% concentration of the

liquid fertilizer. The third set would be sprayed with 75% concentration and the

fourth set would be sprayed with 100% concentration of the liquid fertilizer. These

treatments will be applied everyday ( Monday-Sunday), and will be applied during

morning. Foliar feeding technique was used in applying the solution to the

samples.

Disposal of Banana Peel

After the fermentation process, the banana peels inside will be removed.

Afterwards, the peels will be placed in the area where the tomato seedlings were

planted to reuse its nutrients to fertilize the soil. According to Brightside.me

(2015), adding banana peel to your compost pile will help to introduce more

potassium, calcium and other essential elements that are vital to the soil. The

used bottle will also be sterilized, recycled and used for other purposes.

Subject of the Study

In the research experiment, tomato plants (Solanum Lycopersicum) were

taken as the subject of the study. A total of 50 tomato seedlings were grown and
germinated. After the complete seed germination of tomato plants, the subjects

were transferred to plastic growbags.

Data Gathering Procedure

The research study took three weeks for the seed germination of the

tomato plant. Application of the treatment was conducted after the complete

germination. The experiment evaluates the growth indicators of the tomato plant,

which includes the height of the plant, root mass growth and surface area of the

leaves.

This research study is a combination of two-research design, both

experimental and qualitative research design, because the study aims to

examine the relationship of the variables, a conduct of experiment should be

done which enables the research to test the hypothesis and validate their

conclusion about the relationship of independent and dependent variables.

Qualitative research design was also employed in the study because it would

help the researchers to derive at a conclusion by the observations during the

experimentation and would then be interpreted into statistical analysis. This

research designs will be of great importance, which sufficiently provides data

needed for the study.

Treatment of Data

One-way ANOVA: One way Analysis of Variance was used to determine

whether there are any statistically significant differences among the

concentration levels to the growth of tomato plant to confirm if the postulated

hypothesis supports the research study.

In examining the differences, the research study used 0.05 level of

significance. All the data gathered from the conduct of the experiment were

calculated and encoded using One-way ANOVA as statistical tool of the

research.

Mean. This was used to determine the mean age and the final weight of each

item on the perceptual strengths of respondents.

Formula: X=

The following corresponds to symbols where:

X is Mean
Σ is Summation Symbol
F is Frequency
X is Weight of each item
N is Number of cases
Growth Indicators methodology

Surface area of the leaves

The tip leaf of the sample were cut-off and was placed into the grid paper.

The squares covered by the leaf will be its surface area since every one square

corresponds to one-centimeter squared. The squares that were half or fully

covered were counted, this method is called Grid technique.

Height of the leaves

The height of the subject used ruler as its basis for measurement. The

ruler was dip into the ground level of the growbag to the tip leaf the plant.

Root Mass Growth

There are various methods in getting this growth indicator which needs

sophisticated laboratory equipment. The method which the researchers used is

the counting technique were the researchers count all the roots of the subject.
 Chapter IV

Analysis, Data Presentation and Description of the Research Findings

The researchers conducted an experimental study to investigate and

examine if there are statistical differences in the growth of tomato plants with

alternative growth enhancer. Well-established data gathering procedures aimed

to determine the following:

Determine if alternative source of utilizing banana peels could be a potential

growth enhancer in a potassium-loving plant. Determine if concentration level of

the organic solution has a growth enhancing effect to the subject of the study.

Relationship between subjects under experimental treatment and control group.

This chapter describes the analysis of data followed by a discussion of the

research findings. Data were analyzed to identify, describe and explore the

effects of Banana peel solution with different concentration level towards the

height of the plant, surface area of the leaves and root mass growth. The

summary of the data gathering procedure were presented through tables to

explicitly present, interpret and analyze the data gathered.

It shows the comparison and effect of the treatments postulated in the

research study. Data were tabulated and calculated through One-way ANOVA

(Analysis of Variance) as statistical tool.

 Table 1. Initial height measurement of Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) plant.
Concentration 25% Solution 50% Solution 75% Solution 100% Control
level Solution group
Samples

1 15.5 cm 13 cm 15 cm 12.5 cm 13 cm
2 17 cm 11.2 cm 14 cm 12 cm 14 cm
3 18 cm 11 cm 14 cm 10.9 cm 13 cm
4 17 cm 10 cm 12 cm 11 cm 13 cm
5 15 cm 11.9 cm 14 cm 13 cm 14 cm
6 16.5 cm 12.5 cm 15 cm 13 cm 12 cm
7 17 cm 13 cm 13 cm 11 cm 13 cm
8 15 cm 13 cm 15 cm 12.5 cm 14 cm
9 16.5 cm 11.5 cm 16 cm 13 cm 15 cm
10 17 cm 14 cm 14 cm 11 cm 14 cm

In this table, it showed that after three weeks of complete seed

germination, Solanum lycopersicum has grown with different heights. The

researchers divided the samples into five different sets of trials, which include

25% solution, 50% solution, 75% solution, 100% solution and the controlled

group. Researchers recorded the initial height measurement of the samples prior

to the experimentation on the banana peel solution in different concentration.

Table 2. Concentration level and the height of the tomato (Solanum

lycopersicum)
Concentration 25% Solution 50% Solution 75% Solution 100% Control
level Solution Group
Samples
1 17 cm 15 cm 18 cm 16 cm 18cm
2 21 cm 11.5 cm 15 cm 16 cm 16 cm
3 21 cm 12 cm -- -- 17 cm
4 19 cm -- -- -- 16 cm
5 19 cm 12.5 cm 14 cm 14 cm 16 cm
 6 20 cm 14.5 cm 16 cm 15 cm 16 cm
7 19 cm 14.9 cm 17 cm 13.5 cm 17 cm
8 15 cm 15 cm 19 cm -- 19 cm
9 20 cm 13 cm 18. 5 cm -- 17 cm
10 21 cm -- -- 13 cm 17 cm
In this table, it showed the measurement of the height of the Solanum

lycopersicum after a week of experimentation. The table showed that the

samples, which have the tallest heights, are those treated with 25% solution.

After a week of experimentation and further observations, the researchers

recorded dead subjects, 100% solution has four subjects, have collapsed with

black stem. 75% solution have three dead subjects and 50% solution with two

dead subjects. The experimentation utilized foliar application on Solanum

lycopersicum.

Table 3. Weighted Mean of subject‟s height

Concentration level Weighted Mean

25% solution 19.2 cm
50% solution 13. 55 cm
75% solution 16.79 cm
100% solution 14. 58 cm
Control group 16.9 cm

The table showed the weighted mean of the heights recorded after the

application of banana peel solution. These numbers showed the average height

of the Solanum lycopersicum after a week of experimentation.

Table 4. Concentration level and the Root Mass Growth of the research subject
Concentration 25% 50% 75% 100% Control
level solution solution solution solution group

Samples
1 6 4 6 5 6
2 8 5 4 4 4
3 8 7 -- -- 7
4 6 -- -- -- 5
5 9 5 6 4 6
6 13 3 5 3 5
7 9 4 7 4 7
8 9 5 7 -- 7
9 8 4 7 -- 7
10 11 -- -- 5 6

The table showed the measurements of the root mass growth of Solanum

lycopersicum. Root mass growth is the overall plant‟s root growth and the table

presented above manifested that under the formulation of 25% solution and the

researchers utilized tracing and counting technique to get the root mass growth

of a plant.

Table 5. Weighted Mean of subject‟s root mass growth

Concentration level Weighted Mean

25% solution 8.7

50% solution 4.625

 75% solution 6

100% solution 4.17

Control group 6

The table showed the weighted mean of the plant‟s root mass growth

recorded after the application of banana peel solution. These numbers shows the

average root mass growth as a growth indicator to the Solanum lycopersicum

after a week of experimentation.

Table 6. Concentration level and Surface Area of the Leaves of the research
subject
Concentration 25% 50% 75% 100% Control
level solution solution solution solution group

Samples
1 5 sq.cm 4 sq.cm 15 sq.cm 6 sq.cm 15 sq.cm
2 8 sq.cm 1 sq.cm 5 sq.cm 5 sq.cm 5 sq.cm
3 8 sq.cm 4 sq.cm -- -- 6 sq.cm
4 5 sq.cm -- -- -- 7 sq.cm
5 8 sq.cm 4 sq.cm 5 sq.cm 4 sq.cm 5 sq.cm
6 7 sq.cm 5 sq.cm 11 sq.cm 3 sq.cm 11 sq.cm
7 6 sq.cm 4sq.cm 8 sq.cm 4 sq.cm 8 sq.cm
8 7 sq.cm 5 sq.cm 8 sq.cm -- 8 sq.cm
9 9 sq.cm 5sq.cm 5 sq.cm -- 5 sq.cm
10 8 sq.cm -- -- 4 sq.cm 6 sq.cm

The table showed the measurements of the surface area of the leaves of

the subject. The measurements were obtain using the grid technique. The tip leaf
of the samples of each trials were cut-off and laid down in a grid paper. Each

square in the grid paper has an equivalent of one sq.cm and the squares that the

leaf has covered is the surface area of the leaves. Moreover, the formulation that

has obtained a large surface area is the 25% solution.

Table 7. Weighted Mean of subject‟s surface area of the leaves

Concentration level Weighted Mean

25% solution 7.1 sq.cm

50% solution 4 sq.cm
75% solution 8.14 sq.cm
100% solution 4.33 sq.cm
Control group 7.6 sq.cm
The table showed the weighted mean of the surface area of the plant‟s

leaves recorded after the application of banana peel solution. These numbers

showed the average surface area of the leaves as one of the growth rate

indicator to the Solanum lycopersicum after a week of experimentation.

Table 8. Multiple comparison of Concentration levels and Surface Area of

the Leaves
Concentration (I) (J) Mean Std. error Sig Lower Upper
concentration difference bound bound

50% 3.10000* .63408 .002 1.0618 5.1382

25% 75% -1.04286 1.48600 .996 -6.6658 4.5801
100% 2.76667* .60461 .005 .7732 4.7601

25% -3.10000* .63408 .002 -5.1382 -1.0618

50% 75% -4.14286 1.49489 .181 -9.7654 1.4797
100% -.33333 .62615 1.000 -2.4299 1.7633
 25% 1.04286 1.48600 .996 -4.5801 6.6658
75% 50% 4.14286 1.49489 .181 -1.4797 9.7654
100% 3.80952 1.48263 .238 -1.8224 9.4415

25% -2.76667* .60461 .005 -4.7601 -.7732

100% 50% .33333 .62615 1.000 -1.7633 2.4299
75% -3.80952 1.48263 .238 -9.4415 1.8224

The table showed the surface area of the plants‟ leaves after applying the

banana peel solution. This data showed that the 25% banana peel solution has a

.002 significance value compared to the 50% solution and .005 significance value

to the 100% banana peel solution, and has no significant difference with 75%

solution.

Table 9. Control group and Treated groups in leaves‟ Surface Area

Concentration (I) (J) Mean Std. error Sig Lower Upper
concentration difference bound bound

25% .50000 1.10202 1.000 -3.1762 4.1762

Control group 50% 3.60000 1.11398 .059 -.1021 7.3021
75% -.54286 1.74559 1.000 -6.4141 5.3284
100% 3.26667 1.09747 .096 -.4183 6.9517

The table showed the control group and treated groups in leaves‟ surface

area. The data shows that the leaves‟ surface area of the control group and the
leaves‟ surface area of the plant that is applied by banana peel solution has no

significant difference to all levels of concentration.

Table 10. Multiple comparisons in Concentration levels and Root Mass Growth
Concentration (I) (J) Mean Std. error Sig Lower Upper
concentration difference bound bound

50% 4.07500* .78860 .001 1.5198 6.6302

25% 75% 2.70000* .79752 .038 .1106 5.2894
100% 4.53333* .73485 .000 2.0835 6.9831

25% -4.07500* .78860 .001 -6.6302 -1.5198

50% 75% -1.37500 .60565 .295 -3.3776 .6276
100% .45833 .52037 .984 -1.2883 2.2049

25% -2.70000* .79752 .038 -5.2894 -.1106

75% 50% 1.37500 .60565 .295 -.6276 3.3776
100% 1.83333 .53378 .051 -.0034 3.6701

25% -4.53333* .73485 .000 -6.9831 -2.0835

100% 50% -.45833 .52037 .984 -2.2049 1.2883
75% -1.83333 .53378 .051 -3.6701 .0034

The table showed the concentration level and root mass growth of the

tomato plant. The data shows that 25% banana peel solution has .001 significant

difference to the 50%, .038 significant difference to the 75% solution and .000

significant difference to the 100% banana peel solution.

Table 11. Control groups and Treated groups in Root Mass Growth
Concentration (I) (J) Mean Std. error Sig Lower Upper
concentration difference bound bound

25% -2.70000* .74610 .027 -5.1546 -.2454

Control group 50% 1.37500 .53614 .177 -.3691 3.1191
75% .00000 .54917 1.000 -1.8300 1.8300
100% 1.83333* .45338 .012 .3447 3.3220

The table showed the control groups and treated groups in root mass

growth. The data shows that the root mass of the control group has .027 and

.012 significant difference to the root mass of the plant applied by banana peel

solution which is the 25% and 100% banana peel solution exclusively and has no

significant difference between 50% and 75% banana peel solution.

Table 12. Multiple comparison in Concentration levels and Height of Solanum
lycopersicum
Concentration (I) (J) Mean Std. error Sig Lower Upper
concentration difference bound bound
50% 5.95000* .67091 .000 3.7757 8.1243
25% 75% 2.71429 .82561 .065 -.1306 5.5592
100% 5.08333* .62472 .000 3.0052 7.1615

25% -5.95000* .67091 .000 -8.1243 -3.7757

50% 75% -3.23571* .87469 .029 -6.1916 -.2798
100% -.86667 .68828 .880 -3.1697 1.4363

25% -2.71429 .82561 .065 -5.5592 .1306

75% 50% 3.23571* .87469 .029 .2798 6.1916
100% 2.36905 .83979 .139 -.5455 5.2836

25% -5.08333* .62472 .000 -7.1615 -3.0052

100% 50% .86667 .68828 .880 -1.4363 3.1697
75% -2.36905 .83979 .139 -5.2836 .5455

The table showed the concentration level and height of Solanum

lycopersicum. The data showed that the 25% banana peel solution has .000

significant difference to the 50% and 100% banana peel solution. Also, the 75%

has .029 significant difference to the 50% banana peel solution, and has no

significant difference with 75% solution.

Table 13. Control group and Treated group in the height of Tomato
Concentration (I) (J) Mean Std. error Sig Lower Upper
concentration difference bound bound

25% -2.71429 .82561 .065 -5.5592 .1306

Control group 50% 3.23571* .87469 .029 .2798 6.1916
75% .00000 .99830 1.000 -3.3393 3.3393
100% 2.36905 .83979 .139 -.5455 5.2836

The table showed the control group and treated group in the height of the

plant. The data shows that the height of control group has a significant difference

to the height of the plant which is 50% banana peel solution which is .029 and

has no significant difference to the 25%, 75% and 100% banana peel solution.
 Chapter V
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

This chapter presented the summary of the problems, the conclusions

based from the findings and the recommendations based from the conclusions of

the research study.

Summary of the Problem

The research study focuses on the growth enhancing potential of Liquid

Fermented Banana (Musa acuminata) peels on the growth of Tomato (Solanum

lycopersicum) plant.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

4. Does the alternative growth enhancer have significant effect on the

growth of tomato plant?

5. In what concentration level does the growth enhancer most efficient to

the growth of tomato plant.

Findings
The salient findings of the research study after the experimentation are as
follows:
1. A. In the surface area of the leaves of Solanum lycopersicum of treated

group, 25% solution has significant difference with 50% and 100% solution

and has greater mean of 7.1 but has no significant difference with 75%
solution; greater mean of 8.14. The 50% solution has no significant

difference with 75% but with lesser mean of 4, and has no significant

difference with 100%; greater mean of 4.3. The 100% solution has no

significant difference with 75% solution but with lesser mean of 4.3.

B. In the surface area of leaves in controlled group and treated group,

controlled group has no significant difference with 25%, 50% and

100% solution but with greater mean of 7.6. The controlled group has

no significant difference with 75% solution; greater mean of 8.14

C. In the root mass growth of the treated group, 25% solution has no

significant difference with 50%, 75% and 100% solution but with a

greater mean of 8.7. The 50% solution has no significant difference

with 75% but with lesser mean of 4.625, has no significant difference

with 100%; lesser mean of 4.17. The 75% solution has no significant

difference with 100% solution but has a greater mean of 6

D. In the root mass growth of controlled group and treated group,

controlled group has significant difference with 25%; greater mean of

8.7. The controlled group has no significant difference with 50%, 75%

and 100% solution but has a greater mean of 6

E. In the height of Solanum lycopersicum, 25% solution has significant

difference with 50% solution; lesser mean of 13.55. The 25% solution

has significant difference with 75% and 100% solution but with greater

mean of 19.2. The 50% solution has significant difference with 75%
 solution; greater mean of 16.79, and has no significant difference

100% but with lesser mean of 13.55. The 75% solution has no

significant difference with 100% solution; lesser mean with 14.58

F. In the height of Solanum lycopersicum in controlled group and treated

group, controlled group has no significant difference with 25% solution

but with lesser mean of 16.9, has significant difference with 50%

solution, and has no significant difference with 75% solution and 100%

solution but with greater mean.

2. Among other concentration level, 25% solution has the highest mean in

both Height of the plant and root mass growth. Also, 75% solution has the

highest mean in surface area of the leaves but with no significant

difference with 25% solution.

Observation on the Tomato plant

(A) (B)
 (C) (D)

Figure 1. The effects of Banana peel solution to the tomato plant in different

concentration levels: (A) 25% solution, (B) 50% solution, (C) 75% solution and

(D) 100% solution

Qualitative Analysis

In the research experiment, researchers were able to observe dead

subjects after a week of experimentation. 100% solution has recorded four dead

subjects, 75% Previous researches and related literatures has showed that using

pure solution or high amount of concentration could yield into mortality. This

implication has a significant and close similarity on the results of the research

study. According to a study of urine as liquid fertilizer, using a pure urine without

mixture of other low-concentrated substance such as water, subjects of that

study has derived and resulted into mortality of the samples.

Subjectively, among other concentrations, 25% solution has yielded an

enhanced growth. Other concentrations has records of dead subjects or

samples. However, though the control group has not recorded dead samples, still

it is statistically different when it comes to the growth development of tomato

(Solanum lycopersicum) plant, which has been shown in the data presented and

interpreted in tables through One-way ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) as

statistical tool with 0.05 level of significance.

Conclusion

1. Alternative growth enhancer using Liquid Fermented Banana (Musa

acuminata) peels has a significant effect on tomato (Solanum

lycopersicum) plant in terms of its surface area of the leaves, root mass

growth and height.

2. After the experimentation, 25% solution is more effective in terms of Root

Mass Growth and height of the plant. In the surface area of the leaves,

75% solution is more effective between other concentrations and the

control group.

Banana peel as an organic growth enhancer has a significant effect in

tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plant.

Recommendation

1. Liquid Fermented banana peels will help farmers and tomato growers to

utilize an organic source of nutrients in enhancing the growth development

of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plant.

2. It is highly encouraged that in using liquid fertilizers, low concentration of

the solution will yield an enhanced effect.

3. The future researchers are encouraged to examine what is the minimum

concentration level of the solution which the effects are still observed.
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 APPENDIX A

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The study aims to introduce the potential of liquid fermented banana peels in

order to make growth enhancer especially to the farmers who opt to produce a

tomato plant that neither affect the quality of the soil and its nutrients.

Nevertheless, this study would not be possible without the everlasting love, care

and assistance of the researchers‟ families, who supported the group in the

procurement of the much needed logistics and references, propagated and

cultivated the tomato plant for the research study, and uplifted the researchers

emotionally during times of discouragement.

The researchers will never forget to acknowledge Mr. Eleazar Miones who

extended his invaluable time, patience in explaining the whole course of the

research study and gave words of encouragement.

Furthermore, the researchers would like to thank their classmates who shared

their thoughts and ideas during casual talks and class discussion.

Most of all, to our almighty God, who became our infinite source of strength and

wisdom. For without His unconditional and unfaltering love, this research study

would not be possible.

 APPENDIX B

LETTER REQUEST TO CONDUCT THE STUDY

Republika ng Pilipinas
KAGAWARAN NG EDUKASYON
Rehiyon XI
Lungsod ng Dabaw
CALINAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Peñano Street, Calinan, Davao City
TELEPHONE NOS. 295-0720 Principal’s Office / 295-0267 Accounting Office / 295-0246 Guidance
Office

January 04, 2019

FORTUNATO B. SAGAYNO, Ph.D.
PSDS
Calinan National High School

Dear Sir,

This is to ask your permission to allow the following students from Grade 12
STEM to conduct their research with a title “Growth Enhancing Potential of Liquid
Fermented Banana Peels to the Growth of Tomato Plant”. The aim of this research is to
explore the growth enhancing potential of banana peels to the tomato plants to
produce cheap alternative fertilizers which can be used by the tomato plant farmers.

The following students who are going to conduct the research are as follows:

1. Lawas, Diel Dominic

2. Espinosa, Donabell
3. Sarahina, Johnrey
4. Tablizo, Kathlene
5. Bince, Samantha
6. Ocares, John Elmer

We had attached on this letter the Introduction, Statement of the Problem and
the Methodology of the research for reference purposes.
 If you have further questions regarding the said request, you may contact us thru
this number 09097228252.

We are looking forward your favorable response to this request.

Thank you and God bless!

Prepared by:

LAWAS, DIEL DOMINIC ESPINOSA, DONABELL SARAHINA, JOHNREY

12 – STEM Student 12 – STEM Student 12 – STEM Student

TABLIZO, KATHLENE BINCE, SAMANTHA OCARES, JOHN ELMER

12 – STEM Student 12 – STEM Student 12 – STEM Student

Recommending Approval:

ELEAZAR B. MIONES DIVILYN M. RODRIGUEZ

Research Adviser SHS Focal

Approved:

FORTUNATO B. SAGAYNO, Ph.D.

PSDS
 APPENDIX C

CURRICULUM VITAE

SAMANTHA BINCE
Lacson, Calinan, Davao City, Philippines
Sbince3@gmail.com
09092684979

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Lacson Elementary School SY 2012-2013
Highschool: Calinan National High School SY 2016-2017
Senior High School: Calinan National High School SY 2018-2019

HONORS AND AWARDS

 Consistent Honor Student SY 2018-2019

SEMINARS/TRAININGS ATTENDED
 N/A

ORGANIZATIONS
 Gong

SPECIAL SKILLS
 Can innovate things
 Drawing
 Editing
 CURRICULUM VITAE

DIEL DOMINIC LAWAS

Biao Joaquin, Calinan, Davao City, Philippines
badethgoebel@gmail.com
09363826156

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Calinan Central Elementary School SY 2012-2013
Highschool: Calinan National High School SY 2016-2017
Senior High School: Calinan National High School SY 2018-2019

HONORS AND AWARDS

 Consistent Honor Student SY 2018-2019

SEMINARS/TRAININGS ATTENDED
 DTI Seminar 2018
 Broadcasting 2018
 SSG Leadership Training

ORGANIZATIONS
 Gong

SPECIAL SKILLS
 Computer Literate
 Can speak English fluently
 Critical thinking
 Good in Dancing
 CURRICULUM VITAE

DONABELL ESPINOSA
Prk 25.Teacher‟s Village, Calinan, Davao City, Philippines
donabellespinosa@gmail.com
09971032549

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Calinan Lam Adventist Academy SY 2012-2013
Highschool: Calinan National High School SY 2016-2017
Senior High School: Calinan National High School SY 2018-2019

HONORS AND AWARDS

 Consistent Honor Student SY 2018-2019

SEMINARS/TRAININGS ATTENDED

 N/A

ORGANIZATIONS
 N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS
 Singing
 Playing instruments
 Computer literate
 CURRICULUM VITAE

JOHNREY SARAHINA
Purok 1-C Talomo River, Calinan, Davao City, Philippines
Legiondreamz21@gmail.com
09097228252

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Quirino Elementary School SY 2012-2013
Highschool: Calinan National High School SY 2016-2017
Senior High School: Calinan National High School SY 2018-2019

HONORS AND AWARDS

 Consistent High Honor Student SY 2018-2019

SEMINARS/TRAININGS ATTENDED
 Robotic Seminar 2018

ORGANIZATIONS
 Grade 11 and Grade 12 Officer

SPECIAL SKILLS
 Computer Literate
 Singing
 Editing
 CURRICULUM VITAE

KATHLENE GRACE TABLIZO

Abayon Village, Calinan, Davao City, Philippines
kathlentablizo2@gmail.com
09098439439

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Elementary School SY 2012-2013
Highschool: Calinan National High School SY 2016-2017
Senior High School: Calinan National High School SY 2018-2019

HONORS AND AWARDS

 Consistent Honor Student SY 2018-2019

SEMINARS/TRAININGS ATTENDED
 DTI Seminar 2018

ORGANIZATIONS
 N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS
 Can speak English fluently
 Critical thinking
 Dancing
 Singing
 CURRICULUM VITAE

JOHN ELMER OCARES

Biao Joaquin, Calinan, Davao City, Philippines
@gmail.com
09098439439

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Joaquin Elementary School SY 2012-2013
Highschool: Calinan National High School SY 2016-2017
Senior High School: Calinan National High School SY 2018-2019

HONORS AND AWARDS

 Consistent Honor Student SY 2018-2019

SEMINARS/TRAININGS ATTENDED
 Sports Training

ORGANIZATIONS
 N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS
 Computer Literate
 Critical thinking
 Sports inclined