Research Details
Evaluation of Growth and Yield Performance of Telosma procumbens (Kapas-kapas) Using Different Rates of Fertilizer
Menisa Antonio, Lucricia Conchita Cocson, Lagrimas Flojo
Category: Study
Status: Completed
Duration:
June 1, 2010 -
December 31, 2015
Brief Description
Locale of the Study. The field trial will be established during the wet season (WS) at the experimental farm of the Mariano Marcos State University, Batac City, Ilocos Norte infront of the NTA building.
Experimental Design. Planting material sown from seeds will be used and laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Plant distances will be 1 meter and two meters between rows. The treatments will be as follows:
T1 - 0-0-0 (Control)
T2 - 1 kg OF per plant
T3 - 2 kg OF per plant
T4 - 3 kg OF per plant
T5 - 4 kg OF per plant
T6 - 1 kg OF + 8.3 gm 46-0-0 + 8.3 gm 14-14-14 per plant
T7 - 1 kg OF + 8.3 gm 46-0-0 + 8.3 gm 14-14-14 per plant + 8.3 gm 0-0-60
Cultural Management Practices
The area will be cleared and will be plowed twice fairly deep to fully pulverize the soil.
Fertilizer Application. Prior to transplanting, different rates of organic fertilizer (OF) and inorganic fertilizer (IF) will be incorporated into the soil depending on the treatment. Black polyethylene mulch will be used to minimize weed growth and maintain moisture.
Transplanting. Plants will be transplanted in the field during the month of June where there was abundant moisture, spaced at 1 meter distances and 2 meters between treatments. Newly transplanted seedlings were immediately to establish good root contact with the soil.
Establishment of Trellis. The plants were provided with trellis as support and to train the vine to go straight up. This will also facilitate weeding and ease of harvesting.
Irrigation and Weeding. Since the plants will be established during the rainy season, no further irrigation will be needed. However, during the summer months, plants will be irrigated once a month or as needed and spot weeding will be done when necessary.
Insect Pest and Diseases. Pests and diseases will be monitored for incidence.
Harvesting. Harvesting of fruits will be done when fruits are still young for food. Data such as fruit diameter, fruit length, number of fruits per plot and per plant, fruit weight per plot and per plant and yield. Days to flower and fruiting will also be considered.
