Growth of sweet basil fertilized with different levels of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Frass /
by Nelo G. Pairat.
- Indang, Cavite : Cavite State University- Main Campus, 2019.
- xiii, 68 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Crop Science) Cavite State University.
Includes bibliographical references.
College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR), Department of Crop Science College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR), Department of Crop Science
PAIRAT, NELO G. Growth of Sweet Basil Fertilized With Different Levels of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia iillucens) Larvae Frass. Undergraduate Thesis. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Major in Crop Science). Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. April 2019. Adviser: Mr. Edgardo A. Gonzales. The study was conducted from August 2018 to January 2019 at the Central Experiment Station of Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite, to evaluate the growth performance of sweet basil treated with different levels of black soldier fly larvae frass. Specifically, this study aimed to (1) evaluate the NPK and pH content of black soldier fly larvae frass, (2) assess the effects of black soldier fly larvae frass on growth performance of sweet basil particularly on plant height, number of leaves, length and width of leaves and length of root growth; and (3) determine which levels of black soldier fly larvae frass could enhance the growth of sweet basil. The potted experiment was arranged in completely randomized design (CRD) with five treatments and replicated three times. Statistical result revealed that highly significant effect of black soldier fly larvae frass as bio-fertilizer application was observed on the number of leaves at 15, 45, and 60 days after transplanting, leaf length at 15 DAT. Leaf width at 15, 45, and 60 days after transplanting. Plant heights were significantly different at 15 days after transplanting, number of leaves at 30 DAT, length of leaf and root at 45 days after transplanting. Sweet basil plants with added black soldier fly larvae frass at 30-40 gm/plant had significantly greater growth compared with those plants having no added frass or lower amount (10 or 20 gm) added to the soil. The black soldier fly larvae frass at higher amount added to the soil (L e. 30 or 40 gm/plant) was effective as No- fertilizer to provide optimum growth of the basil plants.