Performance evaluation of the new IPB-developed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) variety in response to different fertilizers

Date

4-2013

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Agronomy

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Antonio G. Lalusin

Abstract

The new sweet potato varietal hybrid, SG08-09-11, was evaluated in terms of production of marketable roots, and synthesis of beta-carotene and anthocyanin upon application of different treatments namely; complete fertilizer, half rate of vermicompost, full rate of SNAP solution, half rate of SNAP solution, the full rate of vermicompost, and a control treatment. The study aimed to determine the response of the new hybrid to varying forms of nutrient environment, and the effect of these various fertilizers on the production of anthocyanin and beta-carotene. The study was conducted at the Institute of Plant Breeding experimental area in Tranca, Bay, Laguna. Quantification and analysis of beta-carotene and anthocyanin were conducted at the Analytical Laboratory Service in the Institute of Plant Breeding. The result of analysis of variance and mean comparison procedure showed that the yields from different treatments are significantly different. The treatment using the half rate of SNAP solution obtained the highest marketable yield. However, there is no significant difference in the yield obtained under the two levels SNAP solution, complete fertilizer and full rate of vermicompost. Regarding the pigment synthesis, no significant difference was observed under the six treatments.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2013 A3 /P37

Document Type

Thesis

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