DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

DIVISION OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY

10
San Ignacio St., Poblacion, City of San Jose del Monte 3023

Technology and
Livelihood Education
Agricultural Crop Production
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
UNDERTAKE AGRONOMIC CROP
WORK AS DIRECTED
Requirement and Workplace
Procedures
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 FOREWORD

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here
to help you master the nature of Technical Livelihood Education. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level
of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence
of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

Content Standard
The learners demonstrate an understanding of concepts,
underlying theories and principles in the preparation of materials,
tools and equipment in agronomic crop production.
Performance Standard
The learner prepares farm tools and equipment for
agronomic crop production based on required task.
Learning Competency TLE_AFAC9-12CW-If-j-2

LO 2. Undertake agronomic crop work as directed

2.1 Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on the
supervisor’s requirements and workplace procedures.
2.2 Undertake cropping work in a safe and environmentally
responsible manner according to enterprise guidelines

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 What I Know

A. Directions: Read each item carefully and write your answer in a

separate paper. Write the word or group of words that fit the statement.

1.The following are characteristics of high yielding rice varieties except

one.
a. Early maturing and non- c. Nitrogen responsive
seasonal d. Late maturing and seasonal
b. Resistant to drought
2. The capacity of the seed to germinate refers to:
a. viability c. vitality
b. fertility d. germ inability
3. Why is seed testing important?
a. It saves time in planting c. It saves cost of inputs
b. It saves labor d. All of the above
4. A seed germination test showed that of the 120 seeds used in the
test, 98
germinated. The percentage germination of the seed is
a. 68.71% c. 81.67%
b. 76.18% d. 87.76%
5. It is the process of breaking up the soil usually 15 cm. deep to
incorporate and cover inorganic matter.
a. Harrowing c. Rotavating
b. Plowing d. Transplanting

B. Directions: ARRANGE IT! Rearrange the following steps in caring

and maintaining the seedling in every category. Use letters A to D for
your answers. Write your answers in a paper and fasten it in your
portfolio.

I. Steps in Plowing (3pts.)

__________1. Cut tall grasses and remove stubbles that may
interfere with plowing.
__________2. In irrigated fields, flood the field 2 – 7 days before
plowing to soften the soil.
__________3. Remove from the field anything that may cause
injury to the plowmen and farm animals or damage to the
implements.

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II. Preparation of Seedbed (3pts.)
__________4. Surround the seedbed with bamboo slats or
banana stems held in place with a stick
__________5. Cover the bed with banana leaves Remove the
midrib, plastic sheets or heavy coarse paper to prevent the roots of
the seedlings from getting in contact with the seedbed underneath
and to facilitate separation of seedlings.
__________6. Construct seedbed the same way as the wet bed
method.

III. Pre-germination of seeds (4pts.)

__________7. Press the seedbed lightly using a wooden board
every morning and afternoon for 3 - 4 days.
__________8. Soak and incubate the same way as in wet bed.
__________9. Keep lining the roots in contact with the banana
leaves or plastic to prevent the seedlings from drying.
__________10. Sow seeds uniformly at the rate of one cavan
(44 kg) per 40 square meters.

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 What’s In

A. LABEL ME! Directions: Label the following Personal Protective

Equipment used in Farm. Use 1 whole sheet of paper and fasten it in
a folder/portfolio.

2. 3.

4. 5.

What’s New
Directions: Rearrange the following jumbled letters below to reveal the
word. Write your answers in a 1 whole sheet of paper and fasten it in
your portfolio.
1. BAEVLI
2. IENOAIGTRNM
3. DEES
4. LRALOGD
5. EOEDSBX
6. MITYATUR
7. NGLPIOW
8. RORINWHAG
9. TAVATROING
10. WOSN

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 What is It
High yield in rice production could be traced back to land
preparation. Many problems in cultural management practices could be
prevented with well-puddled and well-leveled rice paddies. Aside from
making the soil soft for easy transplanting, a well leveled soil prevents
the emergence of early weeds. It also facilitates mixing of organic matter
such as rice straw, weeds and stubbles with the soil which promotes
decomposition. Proper soil preparation serves to level the field for
uniform distribution of irrigation water, fertilizers, and pesticides. It also
aids in the efficient control of some pests like the golden snail. During
dry season planting, it also prevents or minimizes water seepage from
the field thereby resulting to efficient water management.
If land preparation is not uniform, growth of plant is uneven
causing variations of plant development and stage maturity resulting in
possible decrease in harvest. Land preparation should be started at
least four weeks before transplanting.

PLOWING is the process of breaking up the soil usually 15 cm. deep to

incorporate and cover inorganic matter. It can be accomplished with a
power tiller or moldboard plow hitched to a carabao. To prepare the field
for plowing follow these steps:
1. remove from the field anything that may cause injury to the plowmen
and farm animals or damage to the implements.
2. Cut tall grasses and remove stubbles that may interfere with plowing.
3. In irrigated fields, flood the field 2 – 7 days before plowing to soften
the soil. Keep the surface of the soil covered with water to prevent the
soil from sticking to the plow. Keep the soil flooded with about one cm
depth of water for one week to soften the clods and allow weeds and
stubbles to decompose before harrowing is done. In rainfed areas, the
field is better plowed while it is dry.

Plow under the weeds and stubbles 10 to 15 cm deep, three to

four weeks before transplanting or direct seeding to allow decomposition
and to recycle plant nutrients. If organic materials are not fully
decomposed, soil tends to become acidic and some nutrients become
less available. Draining removes toxic substances, allowing organic
matter to decompose and help the plant produce deeper and stronger
roots. Decomposition is faster in moist soil.

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HARROWING. Leveling can best be accomplished by leaving just
enough water in the field, about 2-5 cm to expose the high and low
areas. Harrowingis done 2-3 times depending on the soil condition.
Leveling the field can be done by scraping the mud from high spots
moving it to the low areas. A bamboo pole maybe attached to the base
of the harrow teeth to help in leveling. To prevent the field from drying
and hardening, use enough water. If possible, wait for 7 to 10 days
between two successive harrowing to allow more weed seeds to
germinate before these are turned under the soil giving more time for
plowed fresh organic matter to decompose.
Harrow the field at least twice with one-week interval for irrigated
field and at least one day for rainfed field due to limited supply of water.
The first harrowing is done a week after plowing to break the soil clods
and to incorporate the stubbles. This will allow dropped rice seeds
during the previous cropping and weed seeds to germinate. The second
harrowing which is also the first levelling should be done across the
direction of the first harrowing. This further incorporates the volunteer
plants and allowing the remaining dropped seeds and weed seeds to
germinate. These practices help reduce the initial pest host population
and maintain the hardpan which minimizes water seepage.

ROTAVATING -This method of land preparation is employed with the

use of a rotary tiller or rotavator drawn by a tractor. A rotary tiller may
take the place of a plow and harrow because it changes the soil into fine
tilth having sufficient depth. One or two rounds of rotavating followed by
one harrowing is enough to have a preferably level field. Prepared land
can be planted after 2- 3 days. Chopped rice straw and weeds maybe
fully decomposed but are already in the process of decomposition.
Decomposition produces too much heat and carbon dioxide (CO2)
which may cause the newly transplanted seedlings to exhibit slow
growth.

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 SEED SELECTION
Using high quality seeds of a recommended rice variety will result
in a considerable increase in the yield.
The characteristics of certified seeds are the following:
1. pure
2. clean
3. with the same size and shape
4. 85% or higher percentage of germination
5. free from seed borne diseases
Seeds of improved variety should be certified by the National Seed
Quality Control Services (NSQCS). It could be proven through a blue
card attached to the sack. Good quality seeds could be availed from
agencies such as the Phil Rice and other accredited seed producers
enumerated below.
Sources of Good Seeds
1. Phil Rice
2. Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI)
3. Agricultural Productivity Commission (APC)
4. Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB)
5. Seed Grower – cooperators in your locality
6. Reliable dealers of farm supplies
How to avail good seeds
1. Buy seeds from accredited seed growers stated above.
2. If there are no accredited seed growers in the locality, then buy
seeds from reliable sources (i.e. farmers whose fields have
uniform crop growth) or produce your own high-quality seeds.
However, make sure to perform a seed germination test to ensure
quality. There should be at least 85% germination.
3. If the variety has not yet been tested in the area, make initial
selection based on recommended environment and cropping
season. Then, conduct at least two seasons of trial in the locality.
4. During wet season, consider the prevalent pests in the area and
the shattering and lodging characteristics of a variety. In the dry
season, consider planting hybrid varieties because these varieties
tend to perform better during dry season.
5. In rainfed areas, farmers tend to use varieties for irrigated
lowland areas owing probably to lack of access to rainfed varieties.
It is recommended to first choose varieties intended for rainfed
environment. Consider also traditional or regionally preferred

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 varieties for rainfed environment knowing that crops can develop
adaptability in an area.
6. Farmers also often prefer new varieties, believing that they yield
better. However, a variety may be released based on reasons
other than yield (e.g. better grain quality and resistance to pests).
Thus, it is important to know the characteristics of the varieties but,
more importantly, to conduct adaptability trials.

The four general classifications of agricultural seeds according to their

purity and quality are as follows:
1. Breeder seeds. This is the purest seed of rice varieties obtained
through selection, introduction, and hybridization. Hybridization
means that a selected seed is planted and during the reproductive
stage, it is crossed with another plant.
2. Foundation seeds. This type of seed is produced from breeder
seeds in the government seed farm where its varietal purity is
maintained.
3. Registered seeds. This seed is produced from the foundation
seed.
4. Certified seeds. This type of seed is produced from the
registered seed.

Testing the Viability of Seeds

Before sowing it is highly recommended that a test be conducted
to determine the viability of the seeds. Many seeds fail to germinate
because they have been kept too long under bad conditions. That
renders them too weak when grown or too immature when harvested.
Every plant grower should determine the germinating power of seeds by
testing them to ensure high percentage of germination, less expenses,
time and effort.

METHODS OF SEED TESTING

There are two methods of testing the viability of seeds, the rag doll
and the seedbed. This should be done before sowing in seedbed or
before directly seeding in paddy.
1. RAG DOLL METHOD
The following are the steps in the rag doll method:
a. Prepare a clean rag measuring 20.32cm X 30.48cm and a stick
25.4cm long.

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b. Prepare at least 100 seeds for testing. Do not select.
c. Lay the rag on any flat surface and distribute the seeds evenly in rows
on the rag.
d. Roll the rag around the stick for support. Moisten the cloth and place it
in a warm –moist place.
e. Unroll the rag after 5 days. Determine the germination rate following
the formula.
% germination = No. of seeds germinated x 100
No. of seeds sown
Examples:
Regina Mae wants to test the viability of her tomato seeds. She
sows 100 seeds and after 7 days only 86 seeds germinated. What is the
percentage germination of the seeds?
Solution: % germination = 86 X 100 = 86%
100

If the percentage of germination is 80% or above, use the seeds at

the required quantity. If it is below 80% germination, adjust the seed bulk
to the seeding rate. To adjust use the formula:
Adjusted Amount of Seeds = 100% x rate of
seeding
% germination
You will now compute the adjusted seeding rate of the given.
Seed bulk = 60 kg
Germination = 78%
Seeding rate = 50 kg

How much adjusted amount of seeds will you sow per hectare using the
given bulk, germination percentage and seeding rate. Substitute the
values:
Adjusted amount of seeds = 100 X 50 kg
78
= 1.28 x 50 kg.
= 64.10 kg/ha.
2. SEED BOX METHOD
If you decide to use the seed box method, do the following steps:
a. Prepare a small seed box and fill it with sterilized soil.
b. Get 100-150 seeds (depending on your choice) at random. Sow
the seeds in rows in the seed box. Cover the seeds lightly with

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 soil. Water the seeds occasionally.
c. When seeds have germinated, determine the percentage
germination as in the rag doll method.

To ensure high crop yield and good quality, viable seeds should
be selected. Desirable characteristics such as early maturing, resistance
to lodging and nitrogen responsiveness are not the only factors to
consider when buying rice seeds. Other factors such as purity, physical
composition, moisture content, and capacity of the seed to germinate
should be included.
Seed viability is a characteristic of rice essential to profitable rice
production because good quality seeds bring about a maximum yield
with minimum expenditure of time, money, and effort. Seed viability test
should be done before the seed is sown in seed beds or directly seeding
in paddies following the rag doll or seed box method.

SEEDLING MANAGEMENT
Sowing the pre-germinated seeds
After the seeds have germinated, they are broadcasted uniformly
on the surface of the seedbed. Avoid sowing too thickly to ensure
healthy seedling growth. Too dense sowing will result in thin and weak
stems.

Courtesy of Mr. Efrelito Jay M. Guittap,

Faculty, College of Agriculture, CLSU
Care and Maintenance of the Seedlings
After sowing, the pre-germinated seeds should be submerged in
water overnight. Drain them the following day to ensure uniform
germination.

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 Start shallow irrigation 2-3 cm depth within 3-5 days after sowing.
Then, apply nitrogen fertilizer at the rate of 5kgs per 40-50 sq. m
seedbed. Continue irrigation, by gradually increasing the water depth to
5cm.As a rule of thumb, you have to visit your seedbed always to
detect occurrence of insect pests and diseases. Upon detection,
immediately spray with appropriate insecticide or fungicide, following the
rate recommended by the manufacturer.
Transplant the seedlings using the following guide: 16 - 18 days
old for the early maturing varieties harvestable after 116 days, and 20 -
25 days old for varieties that are harvestable after 126 days or more.
Dapog Method

Photo Courtesy of Mr. Efrelito Jay M. Guittap,

Faculty,College of Agriculture, CLSU
This method is used in irrigated land with a well-managed and controlled
irrigation system. It is characterized by the absence of the soil medium,
restricted area (40sqm/ha.) and early transplanting.

Preparation of Seedbed
1. Construct seedbed the same way as the wet bed method.
2. Cover the bed with banana leaves Remove the midrib, plastic
sheets or heavy coarse paper to prevent the roots of the seedlings
from getting in contact with the seedbed underneath and to
facilitate separation of seedlings.
3. Surround the seedbed with bamboo slats or banana stems held
in place with a stick.
Pre-germination of seeds
1. Soak and incubate the same way as in wet bed.
2. Sow seeds uniformly at the rate of one cavan (44 kg) per 40
square meters. You will need 1 ½ cavan (66 kg) seeds for one-
hectare field. Adjust seed bulk based on the percentage of
germination of the seeds.

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 3. Keep lining the roots in contact with the banana leaves or
plastic to prevent the seedlings from drying.
4. Press the seedbed lightly using a wooden board every morning
and afternoon for 3 - 4 days.
Care and maintenance of the seedlings
1. Water the dapog seedlings every morning and afternoon, using
water sprinkler until the seedlings are ready for trans planting.
Seedlings will be ready for transplanting, 10-12 days after
sowing. Instead of pulling the young plants, cut into one square
foot or to any convenient size, then roll each piece.
2. Control of insect pests and diseases will be done following the
same procedure in the production of seedlings in seedbed
method.
3. Production of healthy seedlings require utmost care, to ensure
healthy plant growth and high production.

Pulling and transplanting of seedlings/direct seeding

Just like any other crop, raising rice seedlings needs extra care
during planting and transplanting. This lesson discusses the steps in
pulling seedlings, the system of transplanting, and direct seeding. You
will these within twelve days.
1. Irrigate the seedbed overnight to a depth of at least 3-5
centimeters to soften the soil and facilitate pulling of seedlings
2. Hold the seedlings close to the base and gently pull them.
3. Another method is to use a scythe to cut through the soil half
inch below the stem, this method is faster, and avoids stress and
damage to the stem while ensuring that adequate roots of the
seedlings are retained.
4. Bundle them in any convenient size for ease of handling.

Seedlings raised through dapog method are prepared following the

steps below.
1. Cut the bed into convenient size of at least one square foot and
roll each piece. Do not prune the seedlings.
2. Roll the matted dapog seedlings.
3. Tie the rolled seedlings.

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Pulling and Transplanting of Seedlings
Pulling of seedlings will be done one day before transplanting.
According to the CBLM year 3, early maturing rice varieties that can be
Hand pulling of seedlings/ Pulling seedlings with the use of scythe
harvested from 110 to 115 days after transplanting will be transplanted
from 16 to18 days after sowing. However, late maturing varieties will be
transplanted from 20 to 25 days after sowing.

Proper Transplanting of Seedlings

Right after the final harrowing, level the field using a wooden plank
attached to a harrow. Then allow the mud to subside. With the aid of a
wooden planting guide prepare lines by pulling on the leveled field.
These lines will serve as guides in transplanting at a uniform distance of
planting. An example is 20 cm x 20 cm or any desired distance
depending on the variety. This is to allow the plant to attain its maximum
tillering and it also facilitates weed control later, using a rotary weeder.
1. Straight row planting. Seedlings are transplanted in straight rows
where definite spacing is maintained between plants.
Straight row planting enhances the attainment of an optimum plant
population and it facilitates the application of fertilizer and weeding
operations using a rotary weeder.
Use guides or markers to attain straight rows. Hold the seedlings
in between the thumb and the first and second finger and insert these
gently into the soil. Plant seedlings in spots indicated by the guides or
markers.
After planting a row, move backward to the next row and resume
planting. Handle seedlings carefully before transplanting to avoid injury.
In case there is a delay in transplanting, it is suggested to increase the
number of seedlings per hill by one for each day that transplanting is
delayed. This compensates the reduced tillering capacity once the
seedlings get older due to transplanting delay.
For inbred varieties of rice, transplant 2-3 seedlings per hill and 1-
2 seedlings for the hybrid varieties at a depth of 2-3 centimeters.
Transplant early maturing varieties 16-20 days after sowing while
medium maturing ones at 16-30 days after sowing.
If transplanting is delayed up to 30 days for early maturing and35
days for medium maturing varieties, increase the seedling rate to 5 – 8
seedlings per hill.
For highland rice culture, cold tolerant traditional varieties are

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transplanted 30 – 45 days at a distance of 15 cm x 20 cm with 2 – 3
seedlings per hill.
2. Random transplanting. This method of transplanting has no specific
distance in planting. However, planters tend to plant too close or too far
which sometimes adversely affect the potential yield of the variety and
the use of rotary weeder. This method is faster but it requires use of
more seeds (66 to 68 kg/ha.). It is economical, however, because it does
not entail high cost of labor.
Seedlings raised in dapog method should be transplanted 4 – 7
seedlings per hill using the straight row or random planting method.
After planting, place extra seedlings along the alleyways of the
field to be used for replanting 3-5 days after transplanting.

Direct Seeding
This method could be done in irrigated and dry rainfed planting.
Direct seeding in puddled soil is recommended in areas where irrigation
facilities are costly, scarce, and just rely on rain.
For land preparation, follow the procedure in preparing irrigated
field for transplanting. Follow the procedure in pre-germinating the
seeds. Broadcast 80-100 kg/ha of pre-germinated rice seeds in well-
prepared and leveled paddies. A new technology has been introduced
with the use of a drum seeder. The drum seeder regulates the distance
of planting and the number of seeds per hill. For upland or rainfed areas,
pre-germinated seeds are drilled in rows or in furrows at the rate of 2-3
seeds/hill at a distance of 20-30 centimeters. Drain the field the following
day to facilitate uniform germination of seeds.
Direct seeding of pre-germinated seeds using the drum seeder
saves seeds and facilitates mechanical weeding. Drum seeder regulates
plant distance with fairly low rate of seeds at 50-100 kg per hectare.
For rainfed rice planting, seeds are planted by means of
mechanical seeder seen in the figure above. Another method is by
dibbling or drilling.
• Dibbling. Seeds are dibbled in straight rows at 15cm x 15cm to 25cm
x 25cm. with 5 - 8 seeds per hill.
• Drilling. Seeds are planted in furrows made by plow with the same
distance and rate of seeding as in dibbling.

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 What’s More

I. Directions: Look for the 15 words which is related to

Agronomic Crop Works. Write your answers in a paper and
fasten it in your portfolio.

1. 6. 11.
2. 7. 12.
3. 8. 13.
4. 9. 14.
5. 10. 15.

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II. Answer the following.
1. Give at least five (5) desirable characteristics of a good seed.
2. Compute for the percentage of germination using the problem below.
Rudy tested his seeds before planting. He sowed 150 seeds using
the rag doll method. After 5 days he found out that only 120 seeds
germinated. What is the percentage germination?
In case the percentage of germination is below 80% find the
adjusted amount of seeds if the seed bulk is 60kgs and the seeding
rate is 50 kg.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER!

To ensure high crop yield and good quality, viable seeds should
be selected. Desirable characteristics such as early maturing, resistance
to lodging and nitrogen responsiveness are not the only factors to
consider when buying rice seeds. Other factors such as purity, physical
composition, moisture content, and capacity of the seed to germinate
should be included.
Seed viability is a characteristic of rice essential to profitable rice
production because good quality seeds bring about a maximum yield
with minimum expenditure of time, money, and effort. Seed viability test
should be done before the seed is sown in seed beds or directly seeding
in paddies following the rag doll or seed box method.
A day before transplanting, pull seedlings carefully to minimize
seedling damage.
Clean and bundle seedlings for ease of transporting.
Random transplanting has no definite distance and alignment
between plants while straight row planting has uniform distance and
spaces.
Direct seeding can be done by broadcasting or with the use of a
drum seeder or mechanical seeder. It requires less labor in planting.

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 What I Have Learned
Directions: ARRANGE IT! Rearrange the following steps in caring
and maintaining the seedling in every category. Use letters A to D for
your answers. Write your answers in a paper and fasten it in your
portfolio.

I. Care and maintenance of the seedlings (3pts.)

__________1. Production of healthy seedlings require utmost
care, to ensure healthy plant growth and high production.
__________2. Water the dapog seedlings every morning and
afternoon, using water sprinkler until the seedlings are ready for
trans planting.
__________3. Control of insect pests and diseases will be
done following the same procedure in the production of
seedlings in seedbed method.

II. Pulling and transplanting of seedlings/direct seeding

(4pts.)
__________4. Bundle them in any convenient size for ease of
handling.
__________5. Irrigate the seedbed overnight to a depth of at
least 3-5 centimeters to soften the soil and facilitate pulling of
seedlings
__________6. Another method is to use a scythe to cut through
the soil half inch below the stem, this method is faster, and
avoids stress and damage to the stem while ensuring that
adequate roots of the seedlings are retained.
__________7. Hold the seedlings close to the base and gently
pull them.

III. Seedlings raised through dapog method are prepared

following the steps below. (3pts.)
__________Cut the bed into convenient size of at least one
square foot and roll each piece. Do not prune the seedlings.
__________Tie the rolled seedlings.
__________Roll the matted dapog seedlings.

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 What I Can Do
Directions: Do the following activities in your home. Use the rubrics
below as a guide for your performance task. Write your answers in a 1
whole sheet of paper and fasten it in your portfolio.

1. Prepare the following and perform the rag doll method of testing the
viability of seeds.
a. Clean damp cloth/rag
b. Seeds of tomatoes (or any available vegetable seeds)
c. 25.4cm stick
d. water
2. After 5 days, open your rag doll and calculate the viability percentage
of germination of your tested seeds.

RUBRICS IN RAGDOLL METHOD ACTIVITY

PERFORMANCE LEVELS
4 (5 points) 3 (4 points) 2 (3 points) 1 (2 points)
CRITERIA
Very Needs
Outstanding Satisfactory
Satisfactory Improvement
PROCESS/ Follows all steps Missed some Does not follow No attempt to
SKILLS correctly steps. the steps correctly do the work

Use complete Fail to use 2 Fail to use more

USE OF No materials to
and specific specific than two specific
MATERIALS use.
materials materials materials

Assessment

I. Directions: Read each item carefully and write your answer in a

separate paper. Write the word or group of words that fit the
statement.

1.The following are characteristics of high yielding rice varieties

except one.
a. Early maturing and non- c. Nitrogen responsive
seasonal d. Late maturing and seasonal
b. Resistant to drought
2. The capacity of the seed to germinate refers to:
a. viability c. vitality
b. fertility d. germ inability

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 3. Why is seed testing important?
a. It saves time in planting c. It saves cost of inputs
b. It saves labor d. All of the above
4. A seed germination test showed that of the 120 seeds used in the
test, 98
germinated. The percentage germination of the seed is
a. 68.71% c. 81.67%
b. 76.18% d.87.76%
5. It is the process of breaking up the soil usually 15 cm. deep to
incorporate and cover inorganic matter.
a. Harrowing c. Rotavating
b. Plowing d. Transplanting
II. Answer the following.
1. Give at least five (5) desirable characteristics of a good seed.
2. Compute for the percentage of germination using the problem
below.
Rudy tested his seeds before planting. He sowed 150 seeds using
the rag doll method. After 5 days he found out that only 120 seeds
germinated. What is the percentage germination?
In case the percentage of germination is below 80% find the
adjusted amount of seeds if the seed bulk is 60kgs and the
seeding rate is 50 kg.

Additional Activities
Directions: Using the format below, write down your daily observations on
your RAGDOLL METHOD OF TESTING THE VIABILITY OF THE SEEDS.
Write your answers in a paper and fasten it in your portfolio.

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Answer Key

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References:
Learning Materials Agricultural and Fishery Arts 1
TLE 10 Agricultural Crop Production NCI Module
Technology & Livelihood Education – Grade 9 Agricultural Crop
Production
Learner’s Material
First Edition, 2013 SBN: __

Lantican, R. M. 2001, The Science and Practice of Crop Production,

published SEAMEO, SEARCA and UPLB, College, Los Banos, Laguna

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