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Statement of the Problem

This study has been made to test the efficacy of Duranta (Duranta erecta) leaf extracts

against fusarium causing banana wilt . Specifically, the study aims to answer the following

questions:

1. Is there an inhibition on the growth of the Fusarium sp that infests in banana (Musa

balbisiana) using Duranta leaf extracts?

2. Is there a significant difference in the zone of inhibition of the different concentrations of

Duranta leaf extracts against Fusarium.

3. Is there a significant difference between the different concentrations of the Duranta leaf

extracts and that of the positive control against Fusarium?

4. What is the degree of effectiveness of the different concentrations of Duranta leaf

extracts?

Significance of the Study

This study entitled Fungicidal Properties of Duranta erecta cv. Aurea (GOLDEN

DEWDROP) Leaf Extracts

a. Farmers. This study aims to the banana farmers to lessen their problem about this

Fusarium sp. in banana (Musa balbisiana) by not using harmful pesticides which can

destroy our environment.

b. Market. This study aims in markets that prices of bananas will decrease and it will help

for the increase rate of banana reproduction in our agricultural economy.

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c. Economy. The agricultural sector is the largest contributor in the country’s economy, so

that any big changes can greatly affect the economy. This study aims to help in

cheapening the agri-products and be one of the contributors in the improvement of the

economy.

d. Environment. The use of harmful pesticides possesses a great danger to the

environment. This study aims to help and lessen the use of harmful commercialized

fertilizer which is more expensive than the natural ones. This study also aims in

improving the production rate of plants at the same time being more environment-

friendly.

e. Consumers. This study aims to improve the plant form so that good products will be

produced and the food intake of consumers will not be affected. A larger market of

healthy and organic products for their choice will be available.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study was conducted in from Feb, 2013 up to June 2013. This study focuses on how

Duranta (Duranta erecta cv. Aurea) leaf extract fight against the fusarium wilt in banana (Musa

balbisiana).The applying of Duranta extract is focused only in preventing the growth of

Fusarium sp. Only 100% Mancozeb will be used because farmers will follow directly the

procedure that makes 100% concentration.