02711nam a2200193Ia 4500003000400000005001700004008004100021040001000062082002700072100002000099245017200119300001900291504004000310520204600350521004102396650003002437700002402467700002602491OSt20240905112601.0220525s2013    xx            000 0 und d  cMPSPC  aM BAT 635.34 G198 2013  aCampao, Jill C.10aGrowth performance of pak choi ( Brassica rapa. L. ev, Group Pak Choi) under different rates of compost tea /c Jill C. Campao, Elvira L. Gana-as, Carmelita B. Martin   a58p. ; c29 cm  aInclude Bibliographical References   aThe research entitled "Growth Performance of Pak Choi under Different Rates of Compost Tea aimed to compare the effect of different rates of compost tea on height, number of days from emergence of true leaves to flowering, number of days from flowering to pod setting, number of days from pod setting to seed maturity and weight of harvested plants. It is also aimed to determine the best rate of compost tea for pak choi. 

The study was lay-outed and the data were analyzed using the randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four treatments replicated four times. 

In the preliminary study, the application of one ton per hectare gave the highest height increment, longest number of days from flowering to pod setting, longest number of days from pod setting maturity and highest yield.

The proper study found out that the application of two ton per hectare gave the highest height increment, least number of days from emergence of true leaves to flowering, second to the least number from flowering to pod setting and the highest yield of harvested plants. 

Insect pest like ants, black cut worms, flea beetle, greenish-black worms and loppers were observed but in lesser number. There was also a discoloration on tip of the plant. 

The result of the preliminary study was verified in the study proper that the different rates of compost tea did not affect the growth performance of pak choi as to height increment, number of days from emergence of true leaves to flowering, number of days from flowering to pod setting and the weight of the harvested pak choi. 

To improve and realize the importance of compost, its advantages and contribution to plants and soil in increasing the income of farmers, it is highly recommended to interested agriculture students, faculty and research enthusiasts to focus their research on the use of compost tea in dealing with other crops to determine if it gives similar affects. Soil analysis should be done before and after the study. A conduct of study on tissue analysis is also suggested.   aBachelor in Agricultural Technology   aPAK CHOI (CHNESE CABBAGE)  aGana-as, Elvira L.   aMartin, Carmelita B.