Carbonated Rice Hull as Alternative Fertilizer

Research Proponent:

Ayessa Mae Nicole M. Aguirre

Submitted to

Novie John Palarisan

April, 2021
 CHAPTER I

Introduction

Amid this pandemic, most people stay at home to avoid the contagious of virus. Today, most

Filipinos tend to plant different types of plants as a new hobby and in order to avoid boredom. To ensure a

healthy plant, it is essential to nourish the soil, therefore, people needs fertilizer.

Rice hulls are the tough protective coverings that secure rice grains, a form of agricultural waste

that is generated in large amounts by rice processing units all over the world. With no worthwhile use, it is a

waste substance that creates disposal problems (Mohiuddin Ali Khan, 2015).

In the Philippines where rice is the staple crop, rice hull is a common sight. Rice Millers who

don’t know of other uses simply dump them in a large pile in their backyard and consider them discards

while waiting for takers. Some consumers also dispose the rice hulls in their backyard.

The primary advantage of using rice hulls is their availability in large quantities, and their ability

to bulk up and increase the volume of compost that can be produced. Rice hulls provide a dense source of

carbon which, when composted, can increase the water and nutrient holding capacity of soil, improve soil

aggregation, porosity, infiltration, and many other key beneficial soil physical characteristics (Patrick Trail,

ECHO Community, 2019).

With the advent of carbonized rice hull, it has become increasingly popular due to the several

benefits that have been brought in. It has been found to be sterile and free from disease organism which has

been highly recommended by Dr. Sumaoang, a Filipino microbiologist (Arnold Cafe, 2010). This study

emphasizes the potential of Carbonated Rice Hull as an alternative fertilizer.

Statement of the Problem

Specifically, the research study would like to answer the following question: