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GROWTH RESPONSE OF PECHAY (Brassica rapa) APPLIED WITH

DIFFERENT LEVELS OF CHOPPED ROTTEN PSEUDO - STEM
OF ABACA (Musa textilis)

RHENE A. BARCELON
LIEZL F. PEROL
NELLY E. OFALSA

A MANUSCRIPT SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF SORSOGON

STATE UNIVERSITY-CASTILLA CAMPUS, MAYON, CASTILLA,
SORSOGON, PHILIPPINES. IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE

(Crop Science)

MAY 2022
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APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the

degree Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Major in Crop
Science the thesis attached hereto entitled “GROWTH
RESPONSE OF PECHAY (Brassica rapa) APPLIED WITH DIFFERENT
LEVELS CHOPPED ROTTEN PSEUDO - STEM OF ABACA (Musa
textilis)” prepared and submitted by RHENE A. BARCELON,
LIEZL F. PEROL and NELLY E. OFALSA is hereby recommended by
approval.

MARLON G. GABELO
Adviser

MICHELL L. MATIENZO AGNES LORIA

Member, Evaluation Committee Member, Evaluation Committee

MARY ANN P. CARO

Chairman, Evaluation Committee

Accepted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for

the Degree Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Major in
Crop Science.

JEROME LlABRES, MSA

Campus Dean

SUSAN F. ASTILLERO, Ph. D.

Campus Administrator
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BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Rhene Aonuevo Barcelon, the researcher, was born on

November 17, 1999 in Legazpi City, Albay, and currently
resides in Sto. As the only child of Virgilio Balmadrid
Aonuevo and Honorina Diaz Aonuevo, he was born in Nio,
Bacon District, Sorsogon City.

He completed his primary education at the Sto. Nio

Integrated School, where he was a consistent honor student,
and for his secondary education, he took it at Rawis
National High School, where he received the Academic
Excellence in Statistical and Probability, Personal
Development, and Physical Education Awards, with honor.

Rhene excels not only academically but also in other

areas such as music, sports, and cooking. He was elected
vice president of the CWTS Club during his freshman year of
college. He is also the team leader of their practicum,
"Practicum in Agriculture: Mini Greenleaf Farm in Tabi
Elementary School, Gubat Sorsogon."

RHENE AÑONUEVO BARCELON

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The researcher, Liezl Fresnido Perol, was born on June

1, 2000, in San Antonio, Sta. Magdalena, Sorsogon, where
she is currently residing. She is the youngest of Pedro
Fulgar Perol and Rosita Galarosa Fresnido's six children.
She attended San Antonio Elementary School for her primary
education and Sta. Magdalena National High School, where
she received an Academic Excellence Award in her senior
year for her chosen track, Horticulture. She was able to
attend TESDA training in organic concoctions and received a
Certificate of Competency. She earned her National
Certificate II before graduating from high school.

Then, she continues her college degree at Sorsogon

State University—Castilla Campus, taking up a Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture: Major in Crop Science. Her goal is
to be a licensed agriculturist to give hope and inspire
others by sharing skills and knowledge in teaching
innovative practices in the field of agriculture.

LIEZL FRESNIDO PEROL

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The Researcher, Nelly Ermino Ofalsa was born on November

16, 1999 at Tabi Gubat Sorsogon. She is the youngest
daughter of Mr. Nilo and Mrs. Nelia Ofalsa. She finished
junior and senior high school at Gubat National High School
with an Academic Exellent Award.

Currently, she is pursuing her 4th year college at

Sorsogon State University – Castilla Campus, Mayon Castilla
Sorsogon on the degree Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Major in Crop Science. She took agriculture course major in
crop science because it offers the opportunity to approach
agriculture in different level and she passionate working
with crops that contribute to the development of the
economy.

Crop science is more interesting to explore because she

believes that agriculture is the world’s future and the
opportunities available in the agricultural sector are
unlimited.
NELLY ERMINO OFALSA
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to express their heartfelt

appreciation and profound gratitude to the following
persons who, in countless ways, have helped in the success
of this research work.

Mr. Marlon G. Gabelo, adviser, for his advice,

valuable suggestions, and the precious time spent assisting
in the interpretation of the data for substantial
improvement.

Mr. Adrew E. Detera, Thesis 1 and 2 instructor, for

his continuous guidance, untiring effort, and valuable
support.

Mrs. Mary Ann P. Caro, Chairman, Evaluation Committee,

Mrs. Michell L. Matienzo and Ms. Agnes Loria, Members,
Evaluation Committee, for their valuable guidance,
suggestion, encouragement and constructive criticisms for
the improvement of the thesis.

The researchers express their heartfelt appreciation

to the faculty of Tabi Elementary School and to the
school's principal, Mr. Domingo E. Escalante. A special
thanks to Mrs. Julie E. Erancho for providing the materials
for making the study a success.
To their beloved parents, uncles, relatives and
friends, Marcial, Rosita, and Nilo, for giving their
endless financial, spiritual, and moral support until
completion of this research, the researchers are much
indebted.
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Above all, we are grateful to our ALMIGHTY GOD for His

unfathomable love and guidance in completing the study.

Rhene A. Barcelon

Liezl F. Perol

Nelly E. Ofalsa
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TABLE OF CONTENT

Page
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET iii
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ix
LIST OF TABLES xi
LIST OF FIGURE xiii
ABSTRACT xiv

CHAPTER
I INTRODUCTION 1
Objectives of the Study 3
Significances of the Study 4
Scope and Delimitation of the Study 5
Definition of Terms 6

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8

III MATERIALS AND METHODS

Materials 14
Methods 17
Management Practices 19
Data Collection 25

IV RESULT AND DISCUSSION

Plant Height 27
Width Leaves 33
Number of Leaves 39

V SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary 45
Conclusion 47
Recommendation 48

BIBLIOGRAPHY 49
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APPENDICES
Appendix A, FORMULA 52
Appendix B, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS 54
Appendix C, PLATES 58
Appendix D, LETTERS 63
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

A 1.1: Average height (cm) of ten sample 27

plants per treatment per replication
taken 7 days after planting.

A 1.2: Average height (cm) of ten sample 28

plants per treatment per replication
taken 14 days after planting.

A 1.3: Average height (cm) of ten sample 29

plants per treatment per replication
taken 21 days after planting.

A 1.4: Average height (cm) of ten sample 30

plants per treatment per replication
taken 30 days after planting.

B 2.1: Average width leaves (cm) of ten sample 33

plants per treatment per replication
taken 7 days after planting.

B 2.2: Average width leaves (cm) of ten sample 34

plants per treatment per replication
taken 14 days after planting.

B 2.3: Average width leaves (cm) of ten sample 35

plants per treatment per replication
taken 21 days after planting.

B 2.4: Average width leaves (cm) of ten sample 36

plants per treatment per replication
taken 30 days after planting.
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C 3.1: Average number of leaves from ten sample 39

plants per treatment per replication
taken 7 days after planting.

C 3.2: Average number of leaves from ten sample 40

plants per treatment per replication
taken 14 days after planting.

C 3.3: Average number of leaves from ten sample 41

plants per treatment per replication
taken 21 days after planting.

C 3.4: Average number of leaves from ten sample 42

plants per treatment per replication
taken 30 days after planting.
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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1 Pechay (Brassica rapa)Seeds Pavito 14

2 Chopped Rotten pseudo-stem of abaca 15

3 Blocking of the Treatment 18

4 Selection of Site 19

5 Land Preparation 20

6 Application Chopped Rotten pseudo-stem of abaca 21

7 Planting 22

8 Fence Installation 23

9 Homemade insecticide: Madre de Agua Extract 24

10 Rain trap Installation 25

11 Average plant height (cm) per treatment 31

per week
12 Average Monthly Rainfall in February 32
in Sorsogon
13 Average width leaves (cm) per treatment 37
per week
14 Average High and Low Temperature in 38
February in Sorsogon
15 Average number of leaves per treatment 43
per week
16 Average Wind Speed in February in Sorsogon 44
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ABSTRACT

Rhene A. Barcelon, Liezl F. Perol, Nelly E. Ofalsa.,

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Sorsogon State
University – Castilla Campus, Mayon, Castilla, Sorsogon.
January 24 to April 28, 2022. GROWTH RESPONSE OF PECHAY
(Brassica rapa) APPLIED WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS PSEUDO-STEM
OF ABACA (Musa textilis).

Adviser: Mr. Marlon G. Gabelo

Growth response of pechay (Brassica rapa) applied with

different levels of chopped rotten pseudo-stem of abaca

(Musa textilis) was conducted on the experimental site of

Tabi Elementary School, Tabi Gubat, Sorsogon from January

24 to April 28, 2022. The researchers conducted this study

to determine the effects of the different levels of chopped

rotten pseudo-stem of abaca on the growth response of

pechay. To determine the effect of chopped rotten pseudo-

stem of abaca to identify the most suitable level of

application of chopped rotten pseudo-stem of abaca. Also,

investigate the feasibility of using chopped rotten pseudo-

stem of abaca. The different levels of application of

chopped rotten pseudo-stem of abaca contain Treatment A,

3.5 kilograms; Treatment B, 7 kilograms; and Treatment C,

10.5 kilograms. Based on the results of the study, the

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researchers concluded that the use of different levels of

chopped rotten pseudo-stem of abaca non-significantly

affected the growth response of pechay. But the result must

be affected by heavy rain that causes waterlogging and soil

compaction.

Keywords: growth response, heavy rain, pseudo-stem, soil

compaction, width leave