Utilization of Eggshell Powder for Soil

Amendment in Managing Bacterial Wilt

(Ralstonia solanacearum) in Tomato
(Solanum lycopersicum)
RESEARCHERS:
Bacani, Richmaffi B.
Bandiola, Pink Joy D.
Cajotoc, Joshua M.
Gabutin, Gino P.
Garcia, Muswenda Veniz D.

12 - STEM B. NEBRES
 INTRODUCTION
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are a popular, versatile
fruit in the Philippines, known for their rich flavor, vibrant
colors, and nutritional benefits, yet their high demand in
Filipino cuisine and agriculture raises concerns about
bacterial pathogens in agricultural soils, impacting
cultivation and the supply chain (Reyes, 2021; Tolentino,
2019).
A high prevalence (91.6% to 98.9%) of Ralstonia
solanacearum, causing complete crop losses of up to 100%
in tomato-growing areas was discovered by Kifelew (2020).
It is also found significant yield reductions in several
countries due to the same bacterial pathogen.
Eggshell powder, recognized for its calcium-rich composition
and antimicrobial properties, has been proposed as an
environmentally friendly solution for improving soil health and
preventing bacterial pathogens, specifically Ralstonia
solanacearum (Austen, 2022).
Hemington (2018) notes the production of approximately 4.24
million tons of eggshell waste by the Philippines' agro-industries
annually, an underutilized resource, with Lahiri's (2020) proposal
suggesting the conversion of these discarded eggshells into
powder to potentially enhance the growth and health of tomato
plants.
This research aims to assess methods to prevent bacterial wilt in
tomatoes, specifically studying plants grown in Ralstonia
solanacearum-induced soil to extend the tomatoes' shelf life.
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
01 Assess the effectiveness of eggshell powder as a soil amendment in the management of Ralstonia solanacearum
in,
Tomato 1 (Control set-up)
Tomato 2

02
Tomato 3
Evaluate the potential of eggshell powder as a sustainable and eco-friendly soil amendment for managing R.
solanacearum if,
Tomato 1 contains 0 grams of eggshell powder in the soil induced with R. solanacearum.
Tomato 2 contains 100 grams of eggshell powder in the soil induced with R. solanacearum.
Tomato 3 contains 200 grams of eggshell powder in the soil induced with R. solanacearum.

03 Examine the overall impact of eggshell powder on the growth, yield, and quality of tomato plants (Solanum
lycopersicum) in the presence of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum).

04 Provide recommendations for practical applications of eggshell powder as a sustainable and cost-effective soil
amendment for bacterial wilt (Ralstonia Solanacearum) management in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
cultivation.
 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
STUDY
Students. The study's findings aim to educate students about employing eggshells to amend soil to combat bacterial wilt. These
findings have the potential to broaden students' understanding and lay the groundwork for future research in this field.

Farmers. The study offers farmers an economically viable and innovative method for controlling bacterial wilt with alternative soil
amendment, which has the potential to be profitable.

Gardeners. Gardeners may benefit from the findings of this study because it introduces a technique that has the potential to benefit
their plants, specifically tomatoes.

Agricultural Industries. The findings of the study could help the agricultural industry develop practical soil enhancements with
eggshell powder, thus contributing to the development of environmentally friendly products.

Future Researchers. The study's findings will provide researchers with new avenues for further investigation of bacterial wilt and will
serve as a foundation for future related research.
 RELEVANT RELATED
LITERATURES
Garcia and Patel (2019) Martinez et al. (2018)
Conveyed series of experiments on the effects of varying Stated “Eggshell is abundant in calcium and a very good
concentrations of eggshell powder on soil properties and source because of its sustainability and affordability”.
bacterial suppression in tomato crops. Demonstrated the effectiveness of using eggshell
Investigated alterations calcium content and microbial powder to reduce both the frequency and intensity of
activity due to eggshell powder addition and found a
bacterial wilt.
correlation between eggshell powder utilization and a
They emphasized the eggshell’s capacity to enhance soil
decrease in the incidence of diseases in tomato plants.
health by reducing diseases, such as R. solanacearum,
Suggests eggshell powder as a viable solution for
emphasizing the diverse benefits of eggshell powder in
enhancing soil health and plant resistance to Ralstonia
soil enhancement.
solanacearum, highlighted the potential of eggshell
powder as a sustainable soil amendment.
 CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK

INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
DEPENDENT VARIABLE
APPLICATION OF EGGSHELL
POWDER AS A SOIL AMENDMENTS RATE OR INTENSITY OF BACTERIAL
FOR MANAGING TOMATO WILT IN TOMATO PLANTS
BACTERIAL WILT. (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)...

Figure 1: Conceptual Framework of the Study

 RESEARCHERS:

Bacani, Richmaffi B. Bandiola, Pink Joy D. Garcia, Muswenda Veniz D.

Cajotoc, Joshua M. Gabutin, Gino P.

THANK YOU!
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