Banana peel ( Musa Paradisiaca L.

) as Fertilizer

Ronan Mateo C. Gabalfin

Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements in Research IV

Pili National High School

Pili, Camarines Sur

June 2022

Mrs. Ma Lilany Barnedo

Subject teacher
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V-Bicol
Pili National High School
Pawili,Pili,Camarines Sur

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Research Paper submitted in partial

fulfillment of the requirements in RESEARCH IV by RONAN MATEO C
GABALFIN of Grade 10- EINSTEIN (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING and MATHEMATICS), PILI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
entitled – Banana peel ( Musa Paradisiaca L. ) as Fertilizer
conducted and performed by him
MA. LINANY Q. BARNEDO
Printed name & Signature of Research Adviser
NOTED:

BERNARDITA M. LAGUMBAY
Master Teacher I STEM Coordinator

AMOR D. AGRAVANTE
T III Science Department (OIC)

APPROVED:
ERMA D. ESCURO, Ph.D.
Secondary School Principal IV
 . ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to express his deepest appreciation and heartfelt

Gratitude to the following persons who supported and helped his through the completion of

this research projects.

To Dr. Erma D. Escuro. Secondary School Principal IV of the school, for the

support, Encouragement, and outmost assistance that led to this research study for realization.

To Mrs. Amor D. Agravante, The Science Department (OIC) for her guidance and

support to the STEM research students in pursuing a scientific research paper for its realization.

To Mrs. Bernardita M. Lagumbay, the STEM Coordinator, for her outmost support

in Monitoring STEM students in fulfilling a science investigatory project as a requirement for

completion.

To Mrs. Ma. Lilany Q. Barnedo, our Research Adviser who guide us with her

knowledge, support, concern, advice and assistance rendered in developing the research plan and

paper preparation of the study. I would not definitely make this research paper without her guide

and lectures. This study wouldn’t be possible without her understanding and support in making

this research study.

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To my classmates, who gave support and advises for the improvement of my research

study.

To the Researcher’s parents, who endlessly provide me we love, guidance,

understanding, moral, and financial support. Thank you for believing that I am ready for

this kind of obligation.

This work is humbly dedicated to my family who are very proud of my little

but significant contribution in our society and to the scientific community as well.

It was much vital that offer this piece of work to give praise our divine source

of wisdom and guidance Our Savior to the Almighty God, for the guidance, wisdom,

courage, determination he gave to the researcher in facing all his challenges in life. He also

keeps me always safe, not only during the conduct of this study but also in every moment

of my life and for letting me feel His presence, support and love that you guided me that I

can make this study a success.

RONAN MATEO C. GABALFIN

The Researcher

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page___________________________________________________________i

Certification________________________________________________________ii

Acknowledgement___________________________________________________iii

Table of Contents___________________________________________________iv

Abstract___________________________________________________________vi

CHAPTER I

Introduction________________________________________________________1

CHAPTER II

Review of Related Studies and Literature________________________________3

CHAPTER III

Methodology_______________________________________________________5

CHAPTER IV

Results and Discussions______________________________________________6

CHAPTER V

Conclusions and Recommendations____________________________________12

Appendices ________________________________________________________14

Researchers Vitae________________________________________________15
 ABSTRACT

Ronan Mateo C. Gabalfin, Pili National High School, Pili, Camarines Sur. June 2022, Banana
Peel (Musa Paradisiaca L.)as fertilizer, Research Adviser: Ma. Linany Q. Barnedo

Banana peel used as fertilizer reduce the waste amount of banana.The

banana according to healthline is rich in antioxidants,fibre, and essential
nutrients, helps brighten the skin and reduce wrinkles.Banana peels are
packed with polyphenosis, carotenoids, and other antioxidants that fight
cancer-causing free radicals in your body.Eating more banana can
increase your antioxidant levels and help reduce your risk of cancer.This
studies is for the farmers that some of their products are being
wasted.This study is for Banana peel to be thrown,why we have to throw
banana peels if we can make use of it.This study is conducted on the first
week of June and the coverage of the study is in Pawili,Pili,Camarines
Sur.The experimental design is two different set-ups.The set-up A will
be banana peel and the set-up B is the chemical fertilizer.There is a
significant difference between banana peel as a organic fertilizer and a
chemical fertilizer.I therefore conclude that Banana Peel can be also an
alternative to be a fertilizer.The researcher recommends to use banana
peels as fertilizer instead of throwing it and buying a chemical
fertilizer.In any case there is a news that this problem is very common
but I think this is perfect problem for a beginner like me.The researcher
also recommends to use organic fertilizer instead of chemical fertilizer.
 Chapter I

Introduction

The importance of this study is how Banana help your metabolism, and plays a
important role in brain development during pregnancy and infancy, as well as
immune system health because Banana’s contain a number of vitamins and
minerals.Like Vitamin B6: A medium banana gives you about a quarter of the
vitamin B6 you should get each day.

I read in the news that a lot of fruits and especially banana were wasted because
they were all harvested but very few bought them and they were all ruined.But they
don’t know that this helps a lot, especially banana peels.Banana are a very
nutritious fruits that contain Vitamin B6.

Banana plant, often erroneously referred to as a “tree”, is a large herb with

succulent, very juicy stem (properly “ pseudostem”) which is a cylinder of leaf
petiole sheaths, reaching a height of 20 to 25 ft ( 6-7.5m ) and arising from a fleshy
rhizome or corm.They usually yellow if the banana is ripe and green if its raw.

Generally, this research study aimed to produce fertilizer from wasted banana
peels,specifically, the researcher would sought for: focuses to formulate and create
a product that is affordable.

Describe the:
1. Observed properties of the Banana Peels.
2. Test the potential use of the produced Banana Peels.
This research study focused to answer the following:
1. The big potential of banana in our community?
2. What are the observed properties of the Fertilizer?
3. What are the potential used of the Fertilizer?
The specific aim of the study is to answer the question;
a) Can Banana peel be made as a fertilizer?
 Chapter II
Review of Related Literature

The banana (musa paradisiaca) is a yellow lengthy fruit, found in the market in
groups of three to twenty, similar to a triangular cucumber, oblong and normally
yellow. Its taste is more or less sweet, depending on the variety.The species
originated in Southeast Asia, in the jungles of Malaysia, Indonesia or Philippines.
Bananas are high in antioxidants, which can provide protection from free radicals,
which we come into contact with every day, from the sunlight to the lotion you put
on your skin. Bananas are also good for your heart. They are packed with
potassium, a mineral and electrolyte, which carries a small electric charge. As
such, potassium sends an electric signal to nerve cells that then fire to keep the
heart beating and muscles contracting; it also helps to keep a healthy balance of
water in your cells, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School. Bananas' high
potassium and low sodium content may also help to maintain a healthy
cardiovascular system and prevent high blood pressure according to the FDA.
"High salt intake increases blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease, while
high potassium intake can help relax blood vessels and excrete sodium while
decreasing blood pressure," according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public
Health.
Banana plant, often erroneously referred to as a “tree”, is a large herb with
succulent, very juicy stem (properly “ pseudostem”) which is a cylinder of leaf
petiole sheaths, reaching a height of 20 to 25 ft ( 6-7.5m ) and arising from a fleshy
rhizome or corm.They usually yellow if the banana is ripe and green if its raw.

Statement of the hypothesis:

( Null Hypothesis )
Ho- Banana cannot be used in making a organic fertilizer

( Alternative Hypothesis )
Ha- Banana Peel can be used in making a organic fertilizer
Definition of Terms

Banana Peel - The banana peel encases and protects an ivory cream colored, semi-starchy
flesh. Banana peels are fibrous and thicker when unripe, but become thinner and sweeter as they
ripen.

Rice Husk - The rice husk, also called rice hull, is the coating on a seed or grain of rice. It is
formed from hard materials, including silica and lignin, to protect the seed during the growing
season. Each kg of milled white rice results in roughly 0.28 kg of rice husk as a by-product of rice
production during milling.

Banana Peel

Banana Peel
Fertilizer
procedure

Banana Peel
Fertilizer
CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM

The conceptual framework focused on making Fetilizer out of

Banana Peel. The researcher fresh banana peel, then finally grind
the banana peel and used ungrind banana peel.Then its ready to
use as a fertilizer. The researcher will observe the growth of the
plant that used a banana peel as fertilizer and the others used a
chemical fertilizer
 Chapter III
METHODOLOGY

this chapter present the overall design and methodology that will be used by the
researcher in the conduct of the study.the includes the materials to be used and the
procedures/process to be employed experimental design data gathering analysis
and statistical tool.

PREPARATION OF MATERIALS
In this study, the following materials that will be needed are: A bag of banana peel
and a rice husk, half sack in total

PROCESS

After preparing the materials needed. Get the bag of banana peel, grind it, Also

prepare the ungrind banana peel.Then prepare your rice husk.Use a polyethylene

bag. In a polyethylene bag put the ungrind banana peel in the bottom of it, then put

your rice husk and mix it with your grind banana peel.

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

The researcher prepared 2 experimental set ups. The set up “A” will be the Banana

Peel Fertilizer.The set up “B” will be the chemical fertilizer.

 TESTING

Properties
SET-UP Height Growth Size Growth

Banana Peel
Fertilizer

Chemical
Fertilizer

LEGEND:

5- GOOD 3- FAIR 1- POOR

STATISTICAL TOOL

The researcher will be using a statistical treatment of data which is the T-test for two

independent variables. This is to determine if there is a significant difference

between the means of two groups which may be related in certain feature and

whether there is statistical evidence.

 CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCCUSSIONS

This study focused on the results and discussions of the gathered data to answer
the problem sought in this study. This presented the results and discussion of the
study Banana peel ( Musa Paradisiaca L. ) as Fertilizer

RESULTS
Table 1. . This tables shows the sensory evaluation test that was conducted to
determine the properties of the set-up A Banana Peel Fertilizer

WEEK Height Size Growth

Growth
8 cm 0.8 inch
WEEK 1

19 cm 2.4 inch
WEEK 2

27 cm 3.2 inch
TOTAL

2.7 3.2
AVERAGE

Total Average: 4.3

Table 2. . This tables shows the sensory evaluation test that was conducted to
determine the properties of the set-up B chemical fertilizer

WEEKS Height Growth Size Growth

WEEK 1 7 cm 0.7inch

WEEK 2 17 cm 2.3 inch

TOTAL 24 cm 3 inch

AVERAGE 2.4 3

Total Average: 3.9

Discussion

On the Gathered Data in the first table which referes to the Banana Peel Fertilizer

marked by the chosen time, In terms of height growth I observe the height growth

and size growth every week.

On the Gathered Data in the second table which refers to the chemical fertilizer

notice that banana peel is growing well while chemical is like normal growth.

Findings and Implications

In the first set-up which is the Banana Peel used as fertilizer, based on the

table all both height and size growth have an great advantage when Banana Peel

Fertilizer is used.But I think it is based from the soil cause I use rice husk and soil.

In the second set-up which is the Chemical Fertilizer, based on the table,

both height and size are in great dis-advantage.I use normal soil
 CHAPTER V

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter of the researcher study represents the form of conclusions and the
recommends for the solution of the problems discovered in the study

According to the gathered data from week 1 and week 2 it is obviously that
banana peel fertilizer is an effective fertilizer.The researcher followed cautions and
proper procedures in making Banana Peel Fertilizer.

The chemical fertilizer is a product from a store beside 7-11 in Santiago, Pili,
Camarines sur.This fertilizer is effective to use but its not that healthy, this may
cause stomachache, headache, etc.

Recommendation

In this study, the researcher used 1 bag of banana peel as an organic fertilizer,it
is proven by observing the growth of a 2 plants that is used in different set-ups.

The researcher also recommends to try to use this method or to make Banana Peel
as a fertilizer to avoid food waste and to make our environment healthy asf.

The researcher also recommends to stop throwing food and make a use of it,
maybe someday you can use this to invent a new process of preserving and make
use of this waste.
RESEARCH’S VITAE

Personal information

Name: Ronan Mateo C. Gabalfin

Age: 16 years old

Sex: Male

Birthdate: August 12, 2005

Address: Zone 5, Pawili, Pili, Camarines Sur

Educational Background

ELEMENTARY

Pawili Elementary School

Pawili, Pili, Camarines Sur

SECONDARY

Junior High School

Pili National High School

Pili Camarines Sur