YIELD PERFORMANCE OF PECHAY (BRASSICA RAPA L.

) USING VARYING
LEVELS FISH AMINO ACID (FAA)

Idul, Joy Lenn Mae S.

Ayunar, Angelica B.
Digal, Nicky Jane B.
Caranzo, Delord L.
Pagaran, Ritchie

TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD

(TVL)

October (2020)
 INTRODUCTION
Pechay (Brassica Rapa L) is an erect, biennial herb, cultivated as an annual

about 15-30 cm tall in vegetative stage. Ovate leaves are arranged spirally and

spreading. The petioles are enlarged and grow upright forming a sub cylindrical

bundle. Inflorescence is a raceme with pale yellow flowers. Seeds are 1 mm in

diameter and are reddish to blackish brown in color. (Department of Agriculture

March 25,2014)

Pechay is better known as napa cabbage or Chinese cabbage in the United

States, a crisp leafy vegetable used in a variety of Asian cuisines. The tough

outer leaves of the cabbage are common in soups and stews, while the tender

inner leaves are often eaten raw, roasted or used in kimchi. Each serving of

pechay is low calorie and low fat, which makes it ideal for dieters. For dieters.

In the Philippines, it is popularly known as Pechay or Petsay. It is one of

the most often used vegetable in many Filipino dishes. Petsay is added to

Filipino stews such as nilagang baka (boiled beef) or bulalo (boiled beef shank).

People who choose to eat it raw can enjoy it tossed in a salad mixed with other

greens. The conventional farming practice entails production processes and

postharvest activities that include the use of chemicals as part of the main inputs

that boost pechay productivity and resilience. However, due to the accounted

negative effects on the environment and human health, this practice is now being

lessened in replacement of the so-called "farming with a conscience" that is

organic agriculture (OA).

Fish Amino Acid (FAA) is a Korean Natural Farming supplement that is abundant

in amino acids and nutrients. Brown sugar, fish scraps and a little time are all you

need to make FAA. By fermenting fish parts from the kitchen, you are

practicing zero-waste in at least two ways. First, fish parts that are not being

used for food become FAA instead of landfill. Second, homemade FAA can be

made and stored in up cycled containers. Commercial fertilizers often contain

harmful substances and petrochemicals and are packaged in single-use plastic.  

Statement of the Problem

The researcher's aim to answer the following questions:

1. Does the growth of the pechay with FAA is taller than water based only?

2. Is there any difference with the size 0of pechay with FAA compare to water
based?

3. Is there any weight variation of pechay using three treatment with three
replication? (Which are the control application plain water, 2tbsp.of FAA: 1liter of
H20, and 4tbsp.of FAA: 1liter of H20).

Hypothesis

Null- FAA as liquid fertilizer has no significant effect on the production

performance of pechay.

Alternative - FAA as liquid fertilizer has significant effect to the production of

pechay.

Objectives

The study conducted in order to:

* Determine the growth of the pechay using FAA and water.

*Determine the difference of the size of the pechay with FAA and water.

*Determine the weight variation of pechay using three treatment with three
replication. (which are the control application plain water, 2tbsp.of FAA : 1liter of
H20, and 4tbsp.of FAA : 1liter of H20).
Significance of the study

1. To help and inform the farmers using varying levels of fish amino acid affect
the production of pechay.

2. To give recommendations on using the fish amino acid for the greater
production of pechay.

Benefits and Beneficiaries

The result of the study of “YIELD PERFORMANCE OF PECHAY (BRASSICA

RAPA L.) USING VARYING LEVELS OF FISH AMINO ACID (FAA)" would be
helpful to the following benefeciaries:

Students. The result of the study would help them realized the importance of
using varying levels of Fish Amino Acid in the production of pechay.

Teachers. They will be able to know and gain more knowledge about organic
farming and how helpful is fish amino acid to the production of pechay especially
agriculture teachers.

Community. The result of the study can give more knowledge and help them
understand the production performance of pechay using varying levels of fish
amino acid.

Scope and Limitation

This study about yield performance of pechay using varying levels of Fish Amino
Acid (FAA). The Coverage of this research is located in Zone 3-A Mat-i Claveria
Misamis Oriental, in duration of first semester 2020-2021.
 Theoretical Framework

In organic agriculture, (jeevamirtham) (J) and fish amino acids(FAA) (Liquid

organic nutrient bioformulations---LONB's) were used to improved the plant
growth and soil fertility. The effect of J and FAA in combination on the growth,
nutritional status, and yield of plant has not been scientifically evaluated. In this
study, liquid organic preparations J and FAA were prepared and applied to okra
plants individually and in combinations (J+FAA). The experimenal fields were
designed as T---untreated control field, T2---chemical fertilizer treated field, T3--
jeevamirtham and fish amino acid treated field, T4----fish amino acid treated field,
and T5---mixture of jeevamirtham and fish amino acid treated field. Microbial
population and growth parameters were significant increased in the T3, T4, and
T5 fields. Higher chlorophyll, carbohydrate, and protein contents and more fruits
were observed from T3, T4, and T5 fields than in plants from T2 and T1. The
most favorable results were recorded in the J+FAA---treated field (T5). Results
showed the LONFB's enhanced the beneficial microbial flora and fauna, higher
yields, and nutritional products compared with chemical fertilizer and untreated
fields. Hence, this echo- friendly LONBF could be added as as an integral
component to reduce the impact of chemical fertilizer in modern agriculture
practice (Organic Agriculture 2019).

According to the (Agricultural Training Institute 2011) the Advantages of

Producing FAA the raw materials are always available. You can make as many
FAA because the materials always available. You can produce of minimal cost
since these materials can be free or can be purchased at low cost. You will have
an adequate supply at the time of your need. The step by step procedure is very
simple and easy to follow. You will have a control over the quality and quantity of
the product and the advantage of using FAA. FAA is safe to used and will not
pose
Conceptual Framework

Moderate
Variable

Depende
Independent
nt
Variable
Variable

PERFORMANCE
Fish Amino Acid
OF
(FAA)
PECHAY

 Amount of Fish Amino Acid (FAA)

 Climate
 Insects/Pests
 Diseases

Figure. 1: Conceptual Framework showing Independent, Moderate, and Dependent

Variables. Definition of Terms

Fish Amino Acid- a supplement that is abundant in amino acids and nutrients

applied as a source of nitrogen during the early vegetative stage of development

to boost growth and size.

Organic Fertilizer - Refers to decomposed products with similar characteristics

as humus, made from constituents of plants, animals and or microorganisms as

them metabolic products that contain macro and micronutrients.

Fertilizer -Is any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin that is

added to a soil to supply elements essential to plant growth.

Supplement-

Chlorophyll - a green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria,

responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis. Its

molecule contains a magnesium atom held in a porphyria ring.

Organic farming-is a technique, which involves the cultivation of plants and

rearing of animals in natural ways. This process involves the use of biological

materials, avoiding synthetic substances to maintain soil fertility

and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage .

Varying- differing in size, amount, degree, or nature.

 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Pechay (Brassica napus L.) belongs to the Brassiceae family and one of the

most known vegetable in the in the Philippines. It is also known as the oldest

green vegetables in Asia. It is therefore plays an important role in Philippines

economy as well as the in the nutrition of Filipino people. Pechay is used mainly

for its immature, but fully expanded tender leaves. The succulent petioles are

often the preferred part. It is uesd as main ingredient for soup and stir-fried-

dishes. In Chinese cuisine, its green petioles and leaves are also used as

garnish. (http://www.darfu4b.da.gov.ph/pechay.html).

Inorganic fertilizers are the most common fertilizer used by farmers.

However, it incurs as high cost and its supply is sometimes limited that many

farmers now are still adapting the idea of using organic fertilizers no matter how

long and laborious is the preparation. Brady (1974) reported that organic matter

increases the cation exchange capacity of the soil. Aside from its ability to supply

nutrients, organic fertilizers are also capable of improving the physical, chemical

and biological properties of the soil which could significantly improve the growth

and development of plants.

Organic farming, agricultural system that uses ecologically based pest

controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal and plant wastes

and nitrogen-fixing cover crops. Modern organic farming was developed as a

response to the environmental harm caused by the use of

chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizer ers in conventional agriculture, and it

has numerous ecological benefits. . (A Britannic

Compared with conventional agriculture, organic farming uses fewer

pesticides, reduces soil erosion, decreases nitrate leaching into groundwater and

surface water, and recycles animal wastes back into the farm. These benefits are

counterbalanced by higher food costs for consumers and generally lower yields.

Indeed, yields of organic crops have been found to be about 25 percent lower

overall than conventionally grown crops, although this can vary considerably

depending upon the type of crop. . (A Britannica)

The challenge for future organic agriculture will be to maintain its

environmental benefits, increase yields, and reduce prices while meeting the

challenges of climate change and an increasing world population. (A Britannica)

MATERIALS AND METHODS

This research study will be conducted to gather data in order to answer the

problems stated in the first chapter. This chapter focused on the methods used

and procedures being followed in order to gather and interpreted data. This part

present about the research design, sampling area, sampling procedure, research

instruments used and the collection method.

Sampling Area

This study is located at Zone 3-A Mat-i, Claveria, Misamis Oriental. It can

be reached about two hours of travelling from Cagayan De Oro City using public

transportation.

Barangay Mat-i compromises with refreshing environment for it is

sorrounded with mountains. It has pleasing sorroundings brought by the trees

and rice fields which are latter became the basic livelihood in the place. This

barangay has a temperature of 20-30 degree Celsius causing it to have a cold

atmosphere on fact; it is known for a “little Baguio “nickname.

Figure 2: Philippines map Mat-i, Claveria, and Misamis Oriental
Figure 3: Shows the Zone 3-A Area where weconduct our research.( ako na bahala dre)
Research Design

The research utized the Experimental research design is centrally conserved

with constructing research that is high in casual(internal) validity. Randomizer

experimental designs provide the highest levels of casual validity. Quasi-

experimental designs have a number of potential threats to their casual validity,

(Ojmarrh Mitchell, 2015)

Subject of the study

The target of this research is to study the Yield Performance of pechay using

varying levels of fish amino acid.

Instrument Used

Graph on the yield performance of Pechay - it is the paper containing the

observations the researchers want to know towards the yield performance of

pechay using varying levels of fish mink acid. Including Giant chart which

contains the different schedules to follow in making the research in making the

research study.
Data Collection Methods

The following are the steps and the procedures used in data gathering.

First step: The researcher will secure a letter of permit given by the Grade 12

adviser to conduct a study and signed by the school head to allow researchers.

Second step: Prepare the materials, tools used in preparing the plant, pechay,

the ingredients used in making fish amino acid,banana leaves, pechay seeds,

tape measure.

Third step: Begin to plant Pechay. The plot prepared with the measurement of 1

by 10 meter with three plots. The Pechay seedlings will be planted using a bolo.

Plant spacing will be 35cm between plants and 35cm between rows.

Fourth step: The plants will be fertilizd. In the first plot control applied with plain

water only, n Treatment 1 would apply 2tbsp.of fish amino acid and treatment 2

would apply 4tbsp.of fish amino acid.

Fifth step: After one month the pechay will be harvested of its production per

replication.

Sixth step: The data will be evaluate & will be analyze

Statististical Treatment

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