Consuelo Concepcion E. Gonzalez, Maria Salve G. Janagap, Marjee Rose B. Parreno ( Jauary 1998 )
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
ABSTRACT
The study entitled, ” Mud Slurry From Sugar Production Uses As Fertilizer”, aims to determine the effect of mud slurry as a substitute fertilizer. Due to the existing problems on rice, corn was chosen as a testing medium. Soli analysis for pH, calcium and phosphorus was conducted and results showed that the soil before planting was acidic in nature but achieved the normal pH after lime was applied. Futhermore, the soil also contained calcium and phosphorus. Three tratments were prepared such as 750 grams of mud slurry per hill for treatment 1; 1500 grams of mud slurry per hill for treatment 2; while 3000 grams of mud slurry per hill for treatment 3 and a control of 100% garden soil. There are three replicates for each treatment and control. Fifteen days after the corn was planted, mus slurry was applied and a constant application was done every after fifteen days. Results showed that the average growth of corn plants on the control area were the highest a