FertiRICE 1
FertiRICE 1
FertiRICE 1
Growth
Researchers:
Fabela, Kinsley s.
Gelianilay, Harold P.
STEM-11 Birkeland
March 20, 2024
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
advantages and disadvantages for the farming industry. Although fertilizers have a
crucial role in increasing agricultural yields and guaranteeing food security, overuse
of them has negative consequences on multiple levels. The negative effects on the
environment include nutrient runoff that contaminates water and degrades soil,
direct impact on farmers' livelihoods by raising input costs and lowering soil fertility
over the long run. This project intends to explore alternative organic fertilizers in
response to these challenges, with a particular emphasis on utilizing rice skin and
rice water. These organic alternatives present a viable way to lessen the negative
methods that protect farmers' health and the environment. This study will be held in
use of both organic and inorganic fertilizers customized to the many agroecological
The goal of this research is to thoroughly explore how well rice water and skin
work as substitute fertilizers for enhancing the growth of eggplant plants. It aims to
explore every detail the intricate details of how these organic components affect
Research Objectives
This study aims to compare the effects of fertilizing eggplant growth with rice water
(height and leaf) as compared to eggplant growth nourished with regular water.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of using rice skin as a natural fertilizer for enhancing
• To determine the underlying effects of these fertilizers on soil and water quality in
This study is about FertiRICE: Use of the Rice Skin and Rice Water as
Fertilizer for Eggplant Growth. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of
using Rice Skin and Rice Water as Fertilizer. The researchers will observe the
growth of eggplants with different fertilizers. The study will be conducted in Purok
learn important lessons about alternate fertilization techniques that may increase
crop yields while lowering input costs. The results of the study can help guide
decisions on the use of rice skin and rice water as fertilizers, resulting in more
• Consumers: The study's findings may have some indirect benefits to consumers
who want to eat product that is farmed sustainably and support ecologically friendly
farming methods. Utilizing rice water and rice skin as fertilizers could result in crops
that are healthier and more ecologically friendly, giving consumers more options in
the marketplace.
• Future Researchers: The results can serve as a foundation for additional research
into wider effects of rice by-products for agricultural systems and the effectiveness of
• Rice Water: The liquid left over after rice grains are rinsed or soaked. This study
• Rice Skin: Often removed during the milling process, the rice skin is the outer
layer, or husk, of the grain. This study looks at rice skin as a natural soil replacement
conventional (e.g., chemical fertilizers) and alternative (e.g., rice water, rice skin)
sources of nutrients.
• Eggplant Growth: The chemical reactions and physical changes that eggplant
plants go through as they grow, that includes elements like plant height and leaf.
CHAPTER II
This chapter includes various aspects such as ideas, completed theses and
and context for the research. It aids in identifying gaps in knowledge and highlights
the importance of the current study. The information gathered in this chapter
Foreign
Fertilizer on Plant Growth and Soil Fertility Over Three Field Planting Cycles
Abba Nabayi, Christopher Boon Sung Teh, Ali Kee Zuan Tan, Ngai Paing Tan, Dóra
Beke
effects of fermented washed rice water (WRW) and NPK mineral fertilizer on plant
growth and soil fertility in open field conditions. The results demonstrated that the
treatment combining half the recommended NPK rate with 3-day fermented WRW
(N0.5R3) yielded the best outcomes in terms of plant growth, nutrient content,
uptake, and soil nutrient levels. N0.5R3 supplied the highest amounts of nutrients,
particularly nitrogen, phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), leading to increased plant
growth and nutrient uptake. The combination of NPK with WRW partially offset the
negative impact of NPK on soil bacteria. The study emphasizes the importance of
surface mulching to minimize nutrient leaching prior to WRW application. Overall, the
findings highlight the potential of WRW as an effective fertilizer in open field
conditions when combined with NPK mineral fertilizer, offering benefits for
Sulaf Hamid Taimooz, Basim Mohammed Kareem, Salwan Abdul Muaen Al-
This review focuses on the study conducted by Sulaf Hamid Taimooz et al.
(2021) that explores the possibility of converting rice husks into organic fertilizer
agricultural regions by reusing them as raw materials for bacterial fermented organic
fertilizer. The study's findings indicate that the fermentation medium loaded with
Celullomonas flavigena bacteria derived from plants and soil positively influenced the
growth parameters of barley plants, including plant height, vegetative dry weight, and
bacteria to convert rice husks into organic fertilizer, providing a sustainable solution
practices.
How is Organic Fertilizer Produced and Applied to Chili and Eggplant Plants?
Farooq (2023) on the production and application of fermented rice husk organic
fertilizer for chili and eggplant plants. The research demonstrates that this organic
fertilizer effectively improves soil properties and enhances plant growth and yield,
particularly when applied in polybags. By enriching the soil's physical, chemical, and
availability for plants. The study highlights the significance of organic fertilizers in
addressing challenges related to the scarcity of raw materials for fertilizer production.
Overall, the findings emphasize the potential of fermented rice husk organic fertilizer
Optimizing Growth and Yield of Purple Eggplants using Rice Washing Water as
Organic Fertilizer
Mauludin Cahyono
washing water as organic fertilizer on the growth and yield of purple eggplants. The
research, which utilized a Randomized Group Design, found that while rice washing
water had no effect on plant height and number of fruits, it significantly influenced the
number of leaves, fruit weight, and root length. The optimal dosage for achieving the
highest fruit weight was determined to be 300 ml. These findings provide valuable
insights for sustainable agriculture practices and highlight the potential of utilizing
rice washing water as an organic fertilizer for enhancing the growth and productivity
of purple eggplants.
Effects of Rice Husk Compost on Some Soil Properties, Water Use
Efficiency and Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Yield under Greenhouse and
Field Conditions
Investigated the effects of rice husk compost (RHC) on soil properties, water
use efficiency (WUE), evapotranspiration (ETa), and tomato yield under field and
such as electrical conductivity, field capacity, and available water content, while
reducing soil pH and bulk density. RHC application also resulted in decreased ETa
values, with the highest reduction observed at 9% RHC in the field and 3% RHC in
the greenhouse. Significant correlations were found between soil organic matter
values and parameters such as bulk density, available water capacity, yield, and
WUE. The study suggests that applying 6% RHC in field conditions and 9% RHC in
greenhouse conditions can enhance WUE, improve soil quality, and increase tomato
Local
evaluate the effectiveness of makeshift fertilizers made from rice husks and
home-based sweet potato gardening. The researchers analyzed the vine length, leaf
length and width, and overall acceptability through taste test surveys. Results
showed that the highest amounts of eggshell (300g) and rice husk (474g) fertilizers
produced the highest mean values for leaf and vine length. However, there was no
statistically significant difference in the overall vegetative growth among the four
the color, taste, aroma, mouthfeel, and overall acceptability of the sweet potato tops.
Urea fertilizer received the highest rating for mouthfeel and overall acceptability. The
Plant Strategies for Maximizing Growth during Water Stress and Subsequent
The study conducted by Evelyn F Delfin, Sarah Tepler Drobnitch, and Louise
H Comas (2021) aimed to identify hydraulic traits associated with high productivity
assessed the potential for recovery of these traits after re-watering. The findings
quick growth, smaller and thicker leaves, and poor hydraulic status, while others
adopted a water-saver strategy, maintaining safer water status and larger leaves but
sacrificing biomass gains. The genotype PHL 2778 performed the best under water
stress, showing increased root biomass allocation. Although all genotypes
traits such as electron transport capacity, root biomass allocation, fine root length,
and leaf area recovered after one week of re-watering. These findings suggest the
Enhanced Growth and Yield of Eggplant (Solanum Melongena L.) Applied with
Seaweed Extract.
Cabillo focused on enhancing the growth and yield of eggplant (Solanum melongena
L.) through the application of seaweed extract. Eggplant is a valuable vegetable crop
due to its nutritional and medicinal benefits. The study utilized Sargassum
polycystum seaweed extract as a foliar fertilizer and evaluated its impact on the
recommended commercial fertilizer, and different concentrations (0.5% v/v, 1.0% v/v,
and 1.5% v/v) of seaweed extract. The results showed significant improvements in
eggplant growth and yield parameters with the application of seaweed extract. The
treatment with 1.0% v/v seaweed extract resulted in the highest plant height, root
length, leaf number, and leaf width compared to the control and other seaweed
extract concentrations. Additionally, the 1.0% v/v seaweed extract application yielded
the highest number of fruits per plant, fruit length, fruit circumference, and fruit
weight. Based on these findings, the foliar application of 1.0% v/v seaweed extract is
Conceptual Framework
Fertilizer
The dependent variable is the growth of the eggplants, while the independent
variable is the application of rice skin and rice water as fertilizer. The study aims to
examine how the use of rice skin and rice water affects the growth of eggplants.