GROUP

RESEARCH
 Members:
-Baldeviso
-Grande
-Octaviano
-Ferraris
-Prieto
THE EFFECT OF
SUNLIGHT ON
THE GROWTH
RATE OF
MONGGO SEEDS
 PROBLEM
How does sunlight
affect the growth
rate of plants?
 HYPOTHESIS
If monggo seeds are
exposed to more sunlight,
then their growth rate will
increase
 Introduction
Sunlight is essential for plant growth as it fuels
photosynthesis, impacting growth and health. This
correlation is crucial for agriculture, influencing yields
and environmental balance. Optimizing sunlight
exposure in agriculture enhances productivity.
Understanding how plants use sunlight helps adjust
planting for optimal growth. Sunlight availability
shapes plant communities in natural ecosystems,
supporting biodiversity.
 Monggo seeds are sprouted for culinary purposes, with
research focusing on optimizing germination conditions like
temperature, humidity, and sprouting duration to improve
the nutritional quality and sensory attributes of sprouted
beans. Sunlight is crucial for photosynthesis and regulating
plant growth factors. Farmers optimize sunlight exposure to
enhance crop yields. In natural ecosystems, sunlight
influences plant species diversity.
. Understanding sunlight's
importance fosters harmony between plants and their
environment.
 Review of Related Literature
According to the study made by
Pandey et al. (2017) demonstrated
that mung bean plants with greater
canopy coverage intercepted more
sunlight, leading to higher biomass
accumulation and ultimately
increased yield. Maximizing sunlight
interception through appropriate
crop management practices such as
planting density and canopy
architecture can significantly
enhance mung bean productivity.
According to the study made by Long
et al. (2006), the relationship
between sunlight and plants
productivity is crucial for agriculture.
Researchers found that light
interception and utilization efficiency
are key determinants of crop yield.
Strategies such as optimizing planting
density, canopy management, and
selecting light-adaptive crop varieties
have been suggested to maximize
sunlight capture and improve overall
crop productivity (Givnish, 1988).
 Review of Related Literature

According to the study made by Pandey et al. (2017)

demonstrated that mung bean plants with greater
canopy coverage intercepted more sunlight, leading
to higher biomass accumulation and ultimately
increased yield. Maximizing sunlight interception
through appropriate crop management practices
such as planting density and canopy architecture can
significantly enhance mung bean productivity.
 Review of Related Literature
According to the study made by
Pandey et al. (2017) demonstrated
that mung bean plants with greater
canopy coverage intercepted more
sunlight, leading to higher biomass
accumulation and ultimately
increased yield. Maximizing sunlight
interception through appropriate
crop management practices such as
planting density and canopy
architecture can significantly
enhance mung bean productivity.
According to the study made by Long
et al. (2006), the relationship
between sunlight and plants
productivity is crucial for agriculture.
Researchers found that light
interception and utilization efficiency
are key determinants of crop yield.
Strategies such as optimizing planting
density, canopy management, and
selecting light-adaptive crop varieties
have been suggested to maximize
sunlight capture and improve overall
crop productivity (Givnish, 1988).
 Review of Related Literature
According to the study made by Long et al. (2006),
the relationship between sunlight and plants
productivity is crucial for agriculture. Researchers
found that light interception and utilization
efficiency are key determinants of crop yield.
Strategies such as optimizing planting density,
canopy management, and selecting light-adaptive
crop varieties have been suggested to maximize
sunlight capture and improve overall crop
productivity (Givnish, 1988).
 Objectives

This research aims to:

-Examine if sunlight affects the
growth of monggo seeds
-Examine if darkness affects the
growth of monggo seeds
 VARIABLES

INDEPENDENT

DEPENDENT

CONSTANT
 VARIABLES

INDEPENDENT
Exposure to sunlight
 VARIABLES

INDEPENDENT

DEPENDENT

CONSTANT
 VARIABLES

DEPENDENT
Growth rate of monggo seeds
measured by the amount of
sprouts
 VARIABLES

INDEPENDENT

DEPENDENT

CONSTANT
 VARIABLES

CONSTANT
-Amount & type of soil
-Amount of water/day
-Size of seedbox
-Amount of seeds
-Depth of seeds
 SET-UPS
-Controlled
-Seedbox B (covered with
black cloth)
-Experimental
-Seedbox A (exposed to
sunlight)
 MATERIALS

-Two identical seedboxes

-Humus (or any healthy soil)
-Monggo seeds
- Black Cloth
 PROCEDURE
1.Prepare the materials
2.Do the viability test on
the seeds (in a cup of
water, pour the seeds.
The seeds that sink are
good quality, while the
seeds that float are not)
3.Label the seedboxes A & B
4.Put equal amounts of soil in the seedboxes
5.Put an equal amount of seeds in each
seedbox (25 for us) & make sure they have
the same distance between eachother
6.Put a black cloth over seedbox B but no
for seedbox A
7.Water each seedbox equally & regularly
(We used 2 cups of water/day at 8:30 AM)
8.Record the amount of sprouts in each
seedbox daily for 5 days
DATA GATHERED
 GUIDE QUESTIONS

1.Which seedbox/container has a greater

number of sprouts after 10 days?
-The seedbox/container which has a greater
number of sprouts after 10 days was seedbox A
2.Which seedbox/container has a smaller number of
sprouts after 10 days?
-The seedbox/container which has a smaller number of
sprouts after 10 days was seedbox B

3.What factor affects the difference in the number of

sprouts in seedbox A & seedbox B?
-The factor that affects the difference in the number of
sprouts in seedbox A & seedbox B was the amount of
sunlight
4.How would you interpret the gathered data based
on the table?
-Based on the table, seedbox A had more sprouts
than seedbox B becuase it was exposed to more
sunlight

5.In what other ways can you present your data?

-We can present the data by using graphs such as
bar graphs, line graphs, etc.
BAR GRAPH
LINE GRAPH
6.Do the results of the experiment support
your hypothesis? Explain your answer.
-Yes, becuase our results showed a
significant increase of sprouts in seedbox
A, while only a few in seedbox B
 CONCLUSION
Seedbox A, that was exposed to sunlight, had
an abundance of sprouts, grew faster and are
healthier, meanwhile seedbox B, that was
covered with a black cloth, had miniscule
sprouts, grew slower, and are less healthy than
seedbox A.
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