Effects of levels of cocogro on the growth performance of newly potted phalaenopsis /
by Gerg Anrol R. Cahiles, Joy Luarice R. Flores, Eileen V. Tiongson.
- Indang, Cavite : Cavite State University- Main Campus, 2003.
- xv, 41 pages: illustrations ; 28 cm.
Research Study (Agri-Science Curriculum) Cavite State University.
Includes bibliographical references.
Science High School, College of Education (CED) Science High School, College of Education (CED)
CAHILES, GERG ANROL R., FLORES, JOY LAURICE R., and TIONGSON, EILEEN V., Applied Research (General Science Curriculum), Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite, "EFFECTS OF LEVELS OF COCOGRO ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF NEWLY POTTED PHALAENOPSIS". Advisers: Prof. Alison C. Penus Prof. Dulce L. Ramos A study entitled "Effects of Levels of Cocogro on the Growth Performance of Newly Potted Phalaenopsis" was conducted at Mataas na Lupa, Indang, Cavite from August 10 to November I l, 2002 to determine the effects of levels of cocogro on the growth performance of newly potted Phalaenopsis. Specifically, it aimed to determine the: ( l) effect of cocogro on the root performance of Phalaenopsis plant; (2) the effect of cocogro on the leaf formation of Phalaenopsis plant; and (3 the amount of cocogro that will produce the best results. Four (4) treatments were used in the study: Treatment 0, 5 mL fertilizer per liter of water, Treatment l, 5 mL fertilizer and 10 mL cocogro per liter of water; Treatment 2, 5 mL fertilizer and 15 mL cocogro per liter of water, and Treatment 3, 5 mL fertilizer and 20 mL cocogro per liter of water. A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used in the study with four (4) treatments and four (4) replications. Results show that Treatment 3 was the best in producing the widest and longest leaves of Phalaenopsis plant. Moreover, it is also the best in producing the most number. of leaves. In terms of producing the most number of roots, Treatment I was the best. treatment. Considering the results of the study, the authors recommend to use Tl (5 mL fertilizer + 10 mL cocogro per L of water) for newly potted Phalaenopsis plants with few roots because it helps on the root formation of the plant. When the plants are matured enough, T3 (5 mL fertilizer + 20 ml, cocogro per L of water) is more appropriate to use since it increases leaf formation. Conduct of further studies using higher concentrations Of cocogro for matured Phalaenopsis are recommended, to help researchers in knowing the best concentration for thorough and increase formation of leaves that will improve the yield in cut flowers.