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TULYA (CORBICULA MANILENSIS) AS FERTILIZER

(SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROPOSAL)

Louis Kim Jandel D. Paned

Proponent

Grade 7 SSC - Newton

Mrs. NANCY C. DAYOT

Research Adviser
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ABSTRACT

This study on the production of fertilizer from pulverized

tulya shells was conducted to determine its feasibility in
fertilizing soil. The feasibility of the produced fertilizer was
verified by conducting experimental set-ups in terms of comparing
three sets of mung beans in different containers with different
amount of pulverized shells in three trials. The fertilizer was
proven naturally safe because the researcher used tulya shells
therefore causing no harmful effects on the conduct of the
research of the product. Considering that the materials came from
natural resources, it is economical compared to other commercial
fertilizers. The feasibility of fertilized soil was tested by
planting mung beans into different polyethylene bags with the
same amount of soil but different amount of pulverized tulya
fertilizer.

In the production of the fertilizer, the researcher followed

the scientific methods to conduct an experiment. First, the
researcher prepared the materials such as mortar and pestle,
cloth, hammer, polyethylene, tablespoon, and container; and the
ingredients, tulya shells and water. Second, the researcher
wrapped the shells with a cloth and crushed them using a stone.
After the shells are crushed, they are transferred to mortar and
pestle for powdering. The pulverized shells were transferred to
polyethylene bags containing the same amount of soil and
transplanted mongo bean seedlings. Sprinkle an ample amount of
water to the plants. Finally, the researcher put the pulverized
tulya shells on the soil and observed the growth of plants.

Using T-test, the researcher managed to prove through the

statistical results that there is a significant difference in the
height and yield of plants with the use of pulverised tulya
shells. However, it also showed that there is no significant
difference in the speed of growth of plants with the use of said
fertilizer. The researcher recommended to further study the
effectivity of pulverised tulya shells as fertilizer. The
researcher also recommended to further study the other potential
products of Tulya shells and other mollusc shells not only in the
agricultural field but also in the industrial field.
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INTRODUCTION

At present, the Philippines are experiencing economic crises

particularly in the field of agriculture. Not only are we
bombarded by corruption issues but in yielding products which are
economical and safe. Hence, the researcher will conduct an
experiment that will help agricultural use tulya shells as
natural fertilizers. Through the use of Tulya as fertilizers, the
problem of insufficient calcium of plants will be prevented. It
will also lessen the easy and fast decay of crops.

A seashell or shell is a hard protective outer layer created

by an animal that lives in the sea (Encyclopedia Britanmnica,
2019). Empty seashells are often found washed up on beaches by
beachcombers. The shells are empty because the animal has died
in the soft part or have been eaten by other animals. More
often than not, the people in the community might think that
shells are only used for house decors because they come in
different colors. A shell, when studied carefully and used
properly will be beneficial as it gets its calcium carbonate from
water that can be transferred to plants. Shells have natural
nutrients like calcium and protein that helps in growth of crops.

This experimental research was conducted to educate the crop

producers in maximizing the use of natural resources which are
readily available and naturally safe. Regardless of chemical
substance, the researchers proved that the calcium and protein
content of tulya shells will generate the minerals needed to
fertilize a soil. On the other hand, these will also open
doors to possible income generating projects to future
entrepreneurs who want the venture in crop fertilizer production.
The researcher used environment-friendly materials, therefore
giving the community a chance to reproduce helpful products out
of biodegradable wastes such as tulya shells.

This study determined the feasibility of powdered tulya

shells as a soil fertilizer. It was hypothesized that there will
be no significant difference on the growth height of plants, no
significant difference on the speed of growth of plants and no
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significant difference on the yield of the plants with the use of

pulverised tulya shells as fertilizer.

METHODOLOGY

In the production of the fertilizer, the researcher followed

the scientific methods to conduct an experiment. First, the
researcher prepared the materials such as mortar and pestle,
cloth, hammer, polyethylene, tablespoon, There will be no wastes
produced in the making of this product. Thus, no specific
precautionary measures for waste disposal are needed, container;
and the ingredients, tulya shells and water. Second, the
researcher wrapped the shells with a cloth and crushed them using
a hammer. After the shells are crushed, they are transferred to
mortar and pestle for powdering. The pulverized shells were
transferred to polyethylene bags containing the same amount of
soil and transplanted mongo bean seedlings. Sprinkle an ample
amount of water to the plants. Finally, the researcher put the
pulverized tulya shells on the soil and observed the growth of
plants. The researchers used T-test as the statistical tool to
measure all quantitative data.
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RESULT

Table 1.1: Initial height of mongo plants in one week using

pulverized tulya shells as fertilizer in different ratios in three trials.

Ratio 1st trial 2nd trial 3rd trial

100g to 1 sq. feet of 8.8 cm 9.5 cm 9.3 cm

soil

150g to 1 sq. feet of 9.6 cm 9.5 cm 9.2 cm

soil

200g to 1 sq. feet of 9.9 cm 10.4 cm 10.2 cm

soil

Table 1.2: Initial height of mongo plants in one week without the
use of any fertilizer in three trials.

Without 1st trial 2nd trial 3rd trial

fertilizer

200g 7.8 cm 8.3 cm 7.6 cm

150g 8.5 cm 8.3 cm 8.7 cm

100g 7.9 cm 8.5 cm 8.6 cm

Table 1.3: T-test results of the difference in height between

200g of pulverized tulya shells and without any fertilizer in 1 week.

Mean Variance t-critical t-value result

10.17 0.06 2.776 8.93 significant

7.9 0.13

Based on the T-test results above, there is significant

effect in the height of mongo seed between 200g of pulverized
tulya shells and without any fertilizer in 1 week.

Table 1.4: T-test results of the difference in height between

150g of pulverized tulya shells and without any fertilizer in 1
week.
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Mean Variance t-critical t-value result

9.43 0.04 5.6 significant

8.5 0.04

Based on the T-test results above, there is significant

effect in the height of mongo seed between 150g of pulverized
tulya shells and without any fertilizer in 1 week.

Table 1.5: T-test results of the difference in height between

100g of pulverized tulya shells and without any fertilizer in 1 week.

Mean Variance t-critical t-value result

9.2 0.13 2.87 significant

8.33 0.14

Based on the T-test results above, there is significant

effect in the height of mongo seed between 100g of pulverized
tulya shells and without any fertilizer in 1 week.

DISCUSSION

Corbicula manilensis (Tulya) shells when pulverized is a

feasible alternative fertilizer. It is affordable and available
since it can be bought at a low price and is readily available in
the market. With three trial and the controlled variable, that
conducted, the researcher managed to determine that the 200g 1 sq
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feet of soil is the most appropriate ratio. That ratio was then
compared to the controlled variable to test if there is a
significant difference in terms of height.

Using T-test, the researcher managed to prove through the

statistical results that there is a significant difference in the
height of plants with the use of pulverized tulya shells.

The researcher recommends to further study the effectivity

of pulverised tulya shells as fertilizer. Namely through, further
experimentations with the ratios and a larger set of samples, and
to compare the effectivity of the pulverised tulya shell
fertilizer to commercial fertilizers and other organic
fertilizers.

The researcher also recommends to further study the other

potential products of Tulya shells and other mollusc shells not
only in the agricultural field but also in the industrial field.

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Content of the Shells of Oyster (Crassostrea Echinata), Green
Shell (Perna Viridis), Capiz Shell (Placuna Placenta), and Nylon
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Shell (Callista Erycina) from Panay Island, Philippines,

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Philippines Statistics Authority (2016),

https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/Crops%20Statistics%20of
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