Animal-based compost as component of potting mixture in chrysanthemum /
by Kris Mary Francesca R. Reyes, Mariannejoy R. Aves.
- Indang, Cavite : Cavite State University- Main Campus, 2007.
- xvi, 57 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Research study (Applied Research IV - - Science Curriculum) Cavite State University.
Includes bibliographical references.
Science High School, College of Education (CED) Science High School, College of Education (CED)
REYES, KRIS MARY FRANCESCA R., AVES MARIANNEJOY R., Applied Research III (General Science Curriculum), Science High School, College of Education, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite, April 2007. “ANIMAL-BASED COMPOST AS COMPONENT OF POTTING MIXTURES IN CHRYSANTHEMUM (Chrysanthemum morifolium).” Adviser: Dr. Lilibeth P. Novicio
This study was conducted at the Ornamental Nursery of Department of Crop science and at the Composting Project of Cavite State University to determine the suitability of compost as a potting mix component for chrysanthemum, particularly in varieties Anna, Keiko, and Maggie. Specifically, it also aimed to determine the nutrient contents of compost produced from pig manure and chicken manure; determine the\ physical and chemical properties of potting mixes containing animal-based compost; and assess the growth and flowering response of chrysanthemum grown in different potting mixes containing animal-based compost.
The nutrient contents of animal-based compost and potting mixtures were analyzed at the Agricultural Systems Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos, College, Laguna.
Chicken manure-based compost had higher nitrogen and phosphorus levels compared to pig manure-based compost, however, they had almost the same potassium content. Potting mixtures with composted pig and chicken manure had higher nutrient contents and organic matter compared with the potting mixture without animal-based compost. Potting mixtures with chemical fertilizer was the most acidic.
Chrysanthemum plants (var. Anna) grown in different potting mixtures gave significant differences on number of stalks and leaves at flower bud emergence, plant height at flower bud emergence and number, and number of flowers at anthesis.
However, insignificant results were observed in the number of days from flower bud emergence to anthesis and flower diameter.
Non-significant differences were observed in chrysanthemum plants variety Keiko in all parameters.
Chrysanthemum plants (var. Maggie) grown in different potting mixtures gave significant differences on plant height at flower bud emergence and number of flowers at anthesis. However, non-significant differences were observed in the number of leaves and stalks at flower bud emergence to anthesis, number of flowers at anthesis, and flower diameter at anthesis.
It was also observed that chrysanthemum plants grown in potting mixtures with chemical fertilizer was taller and produced a higher number of leaves, stalks, and flowers.
However, those grown in potting mixtures with animal based compost were more compact in structure. Although reproductive development was earlier and flower size was not reduced, most plants grown in potting mixtures with animal-based compost produced fewer flowers.