FERMENTED FRUIT JUICE (FFJ): ENHANCE GROWTH AND FRUITING

OF SMOOTH CAYENNE BELL PEPPER (Capsicum annuum)

ALBERT O. DULDULAO

MAKILALA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT)

JUNE 2022
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FERMENTED FRUIT JUICE (FFJ): ENHANCE GROWTH AND FRUITING

OF SMOOTH CAYENNE BELL PEPPER (Capsicum annuum)

ALBERT O. DULDULAO

Thesis Manuscript Submitted to the Agriculture Department

of Makilala Institute of Science and Technology in Partial
Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE

JUNE 2022
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MAKILALA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Makilala, North Cotabato
Philippines

APPROVAL OF THESIS MANUSCRIPT

Name ALBERT O. DULDULAO

Degree Sought BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE
Thesis Title FERMENTED FRUIT JUICE (FFJ): ENHANCE GROWTH AND
FRUITING OF SMOOTH CAYENNE BELL PEPPER
(Capsicum annuum)

SANDER O. DOMINGO, [Link].

Adviser

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RONIE A ESPAÑO, [Link]. CHERRY LEE M. BUHAY, LPT

Member Member

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Department Research Coordinator Department Head

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RIGOR K. ALVARADO, RN, MAN
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ACCEPTANCE

The thesis attached, entitled “FERMENTED FRUIT JUICE (FFJ):

ENHANCE GROWTH AND FRUITING OF SMOOTH CAYENNE BELL

PEPPER (Capsicum annuum)”, prepared by ALBERT O. DULDULAO in

partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in

Agriculture, is hereby accepted.

SANDER O. DOMINGO, [Link].

Adviser

_____________________
Date

Accepted as a partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

RIGOR K. ALVARADO, RN, MAN

Research coordinator

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Date
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Albert Olandra Duldulao, the author, was born on February 13, 1999 in

Meohao, Kidapawan City, to Nelson C. Duldulao and Elizabeth T. Duldulao.

He now lives in Brgy New Cebu, Makilala, North Cotabato, New Cebu

For his elementary schooling, he went to New Cebu Elementary

School, Makilala National High School for his junior year, and Makilala

Institute of Science and Technology for his senior year.

The researcher completed his postsecondary study at Makilala

Institute of Science and Technology in Makilala, North Cotabato, with a

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture..

In his fourth year of study on his selected course, the researcher

engaged in outside learning, completing Automotive Servicing NC II, and

during his first year, he actively participated at their summer practicum in four

different agricultural agencies in Makilala, Cotabato.

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His ability to use what he learned from those trainings eventually

benefited him in completing this thesis.

ALBERT O. DULDULAO
Researcher
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Throughout the writing of this thesis, the researcher received a great

deal of help and support. He’d like to express his heartfelt appreciation to

their adviser instructor, Sander O. Domingo, who generously gave his time

and advice in order to pursue this thesis, your insightful feedback pushed him

to sharpen his thinking and elevate his work.

The author is grateful to everyone with whom he had the pleasure of

working on this and other similar work. He provided me with extensive

personal guidance and taught the author a lot until he was able to finish this

thesis. A great thank to his colleagues for their outstanding contributions to

the success of this thesis.

He wishes to thank his parents for their financial assistance as well as

their affection and wisdom. In addition, his parents are much appreciated for

their unwavering support and trust, as well as their wise guidance and

sympathetic ear. In the pursuit of this goal, no one has been more important

to him than his family.

Finally, he could not have completed this thesis without the assistance

of his friends, who, due to the pandemic, gave exciting talks via internet

chatting and phone calls. He may not have received your personal support,

but he sensed your concern, and he appreciates all of you for providing him

with such enjoyable distractions from his thesis.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES PAGE

Title page ii

Acceptance iii

Biographical sketch iv

Acknowledgment v

Table of contents vi

List of tables vii

List of figures ix

Abstract x

INTRODUCTION

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

METHODOLOGY

Experimental Design and Treatments 11

Seedling Production 13

Data to be Gathered 13

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 15

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

LITERATURE CITED 41

APPENDICES 43
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LIST OF TABLES

No. Description Page

1 Experimental Design and Layout 11
2 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 16
Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 7 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD

3 Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of 16

Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant Height of
Bell Pepper in cm) at 7 Days After Transplanting (DAT)
with Four Replications in RCBD
4 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 18
Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 22 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
5 Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of 18
Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant Height of
Bell Pepper in cm) at 22 Days After Transplanting (DAT)
with Four Replications in RCBD
6 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 20
Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 37 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
7 Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of 20
Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant Height of
Bell Pepper in cm) at 37 Days After Transplanting (DAT)
with Four Replications in RCBD
8 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 22
Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 52 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
9 Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of 22
Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant Height of
Bell Pepper in cm) at 52 Days After Transplanting (DAT)
with Four Replications in RCBD
10 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 25
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Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 60 Days

After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
11 Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of 25
Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant Height of
Bell Pepper in cm) at 60 Days After Transplanting (DAT)
with Four Replications in RCBD
12 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 27
Average Number of Branches of Bell Pepper at 37 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
13 Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of 28
Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Number of
Branches of Bell Pepper) at 37 Days After Transplanting
(DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
14 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 29
Average Number of Branches of Bell Pepper at 52 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
15 Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of 29
Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Number of
Branches of Bell Pepper) at 52 Days After Transplanting
(DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
16 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 31
Average Number of Branches of Bell Pepper at 60 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
17 Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of 32
Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Number of
Branches of Bell Pepper) at 60 Days After Transplanting
(DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
18 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 34
Average Days to Flower of Bell Pepper with Four
Replications in RCBD
19 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 35
Number of Fruits of Bell Pepper with Four Replications
in RCBD
20 Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of 36
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Fermented Fruit Juice on the Number of Fruits of Bell

Pepper) with Four Replications in RCBD
21 Number of Fruits Per Block 36
22 Total Number of Fruits per Treatment 38
22 Total Number of Fruits per Treatment

LIST OF FIGURES

No. Description Page

1 The layout of the experimental area for the study 12
“Growth and Yield Component of Smooth Cayenne
Variety of Bell Pepper (Capsicum Annuum) under the
Various Rates Of Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ)” with five
treatments replicated four times.
2 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 17
Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 7 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
3 Effect of Different Fermented Fruit Juice Levels on 19
Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 22 Days
After Transplantation (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
4 Effect of Different Fermented Fruit Juice Levels on 21
Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 37 Days
After Transplantation (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
5 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 23
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Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 52 Days

After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
6 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 26
Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 60 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
7 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 28
Average Number of Branches of Bell Pepper) at 37 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
8 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 30
Average Number of Branches of Bell Pepper) at 52 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
9 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 32
Average Number of Branches of Bell Pepper) at 60 Days
After Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in
RCBD
10 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 34
Average Days to Flower of Bell Pepper with Four
Replications in RCBD
11 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the 38
Number of Fruits of Bell Pepper) with Four Replications
in RCBD

ABSTRACT

DULDULAO, ALBERT OLANDRA. Growth and Yield Component of Smooth

Cayenne Variety of Bell Pepper (Capsicum Annuum) under the Various
Rates of Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ) Student Thesis. College of
Agriculture, Makilala Institute of Science and Technology, Makilala,
Cotabato

Adviser, SANDER O. DOMINGO, LA

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Increasing human population and rapid urbanization restrict agricultural

land accessible for growing and nurturing vegetable crops. Farmers may
increase and sustain agricultural output by effectively utilizing resources for
food sufficiency; hence, agricultural production efficiency cannot be
overestimated. Foliar fertilizers deliver nutrients directly to the crop's tissues
and organs. Photosynthesis produces compounds essential for growth in the
leaves, which function similarly to factories. These are engrossed in places
where they are accustomed to working swiftly.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the growth and yield
performance of bell pepper when applied with different rates of FFJ
(Fermented Fruit Juice) as a foliar fertilizer; determined the effect of
Fermented Fruit Juice in terms of plant height, number of branches, average
days to flower, and number of fruits; and to identify which of that
recommended rate of FFJ is used in the treatments. The study was
conducted out at Purok 3, Brgy. The period was from March 9, 2022 to May
12, 2022 in New Cebu, Makilala, and North Cotabato.
In the study, Fermented Fruit Juice, or FFJ, was used, specifically
juices from grapes, mango, apple, and banana. A 175 square meter
experimental area was also used to appropriately prepare for uniform growth
and robust root development. Using the data collected, the researcher
determined that treatment 5, which includes 150ml/L of FFJ, considerably
increases the height of the bell pepper, as shown by the grand mean of each
treatment, demonstrating that T5 has the greatest mean of all treatments. The
plants treated with T5 - 150ml/L had the most branches, whereas those
treated with T1 - 25ml/L had the fewest. T5 - 150ml/L-treated bell pepper
plants bloomed faster than other treatments. T5 - 150ml/L treated bell pepper
yielded the most fruits, whereas T6 – control yielded the fewest.

Based on the outcomes of the study, it is possible to infer that the rate
of Fermented Fruit Juice included in treatment 5, specifically 150ml/L, is
successful, because it is clear on all parameters that this particular rate of
FFJ has a stronger influence than other rates of FFJ. Given that varying rates
of Fermented Fruit Juice considerably influenced bell pepper production and
yield performance in terms of plant height, number of branches, average days
to bloom, and number of fruits, the usage of 150ml/L of FFJ is advised.
 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

The growing human population and fast urbanization reduce the amount

of agricultural area available for growing and cultivating vegetable crops.

Farmers may grow and sustain agricultural output through effective resource

utilization for food sufficiency, hence efficiency in agricultural production cannot

be overstated.

The bell pepper (Capsinum annum L.) has a delicious acidic flavor and a crisp

texture. They may be eaten cooked or raw, as in salads, and they can also be

used as a flavoring in a variety of cuisines. It has a long list of plant nutrients in it.

It's high in vitamins A, C, B6, folate, molybdenum, vitamin E, dietary fiber, vitamin

B, pantothenic acid, niacin, and potassium, all of which have been linked to

illness prevention and health promotion. Bell peppers are a valuable commodity

that may be purchased through farmer's markets, wholesale marketplaces, and

restaurants.

The Department of Agriculture is now pushing sound agricultural

practices, which include the use of the organic foliar spray in plants to enhance

and boost productivity, however, most farmers in the area are not embracing new

technology since they prefer to stick to their old ways. Because of the weather,
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pests, illnesses, and other variables that impact the yield performance of bell

pepper, there are only a few farmers growing it in the area.

Foliar fertilizers supply nutrients to the crop's tissues and organs right

away. Photosynthesis creates substances required for growth in the leaves,

which operate like factories. These are absorbed in the place where they are

used to functioning quickly. For example, traditional fertilizer phosphorus may fix

up to 80% of the phosphorus applied, whereas foliar phosphorus is directly

absorbed up to 80% of the time.

To boost and improve maize production and quality, fermented fruit juice

(FFJ) is used as a foliar fertilizer. Because foliar fertilization is a superior type of

nutrient delivery than direct fertilization, the nutrients are quickly accessible to the

crops (Naz et al., 2011).

Objectives of the Study

This study assessed the growth and yield performance of bell pepper

applied with different rates of FFJ (Fermented Fruit Juice) as a foliar fertilizer

within 60 days, specifically it determined the effect of Fermented Fruit Juice in

terms of plant height, number of branches, average days to flower, and the

number of fruits and identified which of that recommended rate of FFJ for the

treatment of the bell pepper.

Time, Place, and Duration of the Study

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The study was conducted at Purok 3, Brgy. New Cebu, Makilala, North

Cotabato and the duration is from March 09, 2022 to May 12, 2022.
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Background of Bell Pepper

The smooth outer peel of bell peppers preserves the fresh, crisp meat

inside. The fruit is hollow, with a plethora of seeds clustered in the middle and

adhere to the white membrane that runs along the inside walls. The bell pepper

(Capsicum annuum) belongs to the Capsicum genus, which also contains chili

peppers. It is bigger, rounder, crunchier, and milder than its little, fiery brethren.

Fertilizer

One of the most popular cultural management strategies in vegetable

production is fertilizer application utilizing either inorganic or organic fertilizer

sources. According to Lampkin (1990), as cited by Masarirambi (2010), inorganic

fertilizers have been and continue to be used for crop growth in both commercial

and subsistence farming. This is because they are simple to apply, easily

absorbed, and utilized by plants. However, these fertilizers are thought to play a

significant role in human and animal food poisoning, as well as environmental

instability and deterioration (Masarirambi, 2010). The most frequent fertilizers

used by farms are inorganic fertilizers.

Any natural or manufactured item that is applied to soil or plant tissues to

offer plant nutrients is referred to as a fertilizer or fertilizer. Liming materials and

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other non-nutrient soil additives are not necessarily fertilizers. Fertilizer comes in

a variety of forms, both natural and man-made. Fertilizers are used in crops to

ensure that enough food is produced to feed the world's population. Fertilizers

supply nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen to crops, allowing

them to grow larger, quicker, and generate more food. Nitrogen is a critical

ingredient for the growth of all living things on the planet. Nitrogen is found

everywhere around us, accounting for around 78 percent of the air we breathe.

Plants and animals, on the other hand, are unable to use nitrogen gas in the

atmosphere.

However, because its usage comes at a high cost and supply is often

restricted, many farmers are still embracing the concept of employing organic

fertilizers, no matter how time-consuming and labor-intensive the preparation is.

Organic matter, according to Brady (1974), boosts the soil's cation exchange

capacity. Aside from providing nutrients, organic fertilizers may also enhance the

physical, chemical, and biological qualities of the soil, which can help plants grow

and develop more effectively. Compost is one of the possible organic fertilizer

sources.

Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ)

Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ) is a nutritional activation enzyme that's great

for organic farming. FFJ is a kind of FPJ in which the major components are all

fruits. Crops, cattle, and humans all benefit from it. Banana, papaya, mango,

grape, melon, apple, and other fruits can be utilized as major fruit components.
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Fermented fruit juice (FFJ) can be used to speed up the fruiting process and

improve output in plants. It can be applied directly to the soil as a foliar spray or

indirectly to feed the microbiome and improve soil health (Reickenberg and Pritts,

1998).

The use of foliar fertilizers such as fermented plant juice (FPJ) and

fermented fruit juice (FFJ) in conjunction with a fertigation system is predicted to

boost tomato output and quality. Because foliar fertilization is a superior type of

fertilizer administration than direct fertilization, the nutrients are quickly available

to the crops (Naz et al. 2011).

When the plant suffers from certain nutrient deficiencies, liquid fertilizer is

a faster and more effective way to deal with the problem than solid fertilizer,

which needs time to break down. The nutritional needs of plants change as they

progress through different stages of growth. When used solid fertilizer, the same

fertilizer continues to break down even though the plants growing needs are

changing. Since liquid fertilizer can be taken up immediately by plants, feed the

plants with different nutrients as they pass from seed to root to root to stem and

foliage growth; then (for some plants) to flowering and fruiting. FPJ promotes

beneficial microbial activities in the soil. The microbes help break down minerals

and convert nutrients to a more absorbable form for plants and it helps to

improve soil quality and fertility.

According to the different field tests done by Philippine Council for

Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development

(PCAARRD) carrageenan can strengthen the rice plant’s resistance against

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natural disasters, and the crop can grow stronger and healthier with longer

panicles and increased yield. It is also a safer alternative, more usable in small-

scale farms, and more affordable.

According to [Link], carrageenan can bolster plant growth

development and strengthen the plant’s immune system, preventing diseases

such as rice tungro, which causes leaf discoloration and sterility, and bacterial

leaf blight. It can also keep away harmful pests by attracting natural enemies. It is

environmentally friendly since it is made of natural ingredients and does not

expose farmers to harmful health risks. When used correctly carrageenan can

significantly increase grain yield.

However, no data is available yet for bell pepper, thus, the study was

conducted to evaluate the effect of FPJ and Carrageenan on the yield of bell

pepper. The study was therefore designed to generate scientific information that

is vital for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in the production of bell pepper. It

was conducted because it serves as an additional guideline for the farmers to

enrich and to give them information on the advantages of using fermented plant

juice and carrageenan that can help to improve their practices and to increase

their bell pepper production

Foliar Fertilizer

Foliar fertilizers supply nutrients to the crop's tissues and organs right

away. Photosynthesis creates substances required for growth in the leaves,

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which operate like factories. These are absorbed in the place where they are

used to functioning quickly. For example, traditional fertilizer phosphorus may fix

up to 80% of the phosphorus applied, whereas foliar phosphorus is directly

absorbed up to 80% of the time. Foliar fertilizer is a type of fertilizer that is

administered directly to the leaves of a plant. A variety of foliar nutrients are

available, ranging from organic fertilizers acceptable for use on food crops to

more aggressive chemical fertilizers for ornamentals. Foliar fertilizers have a

variety of features that make them attractive in various horticultural applications.

Foliar fertilizers aren't meant to be a replacement for soil fertilizer and soil

conditioning; rather, they're meant to be a compliment that boosts efficiency and

improves plant health. The uptake of nutrients from the soil might be poor, and

apparent impacts can take several days. Foliar fertilizers work faster and more

effectively than soil fertilizers because the majority of the fertilizer is absorbed by

the plant rather than the soil.

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METHODOLOGY

MAKING OF FERMENTED FRUIT JUICE (FFJ)

The first thing that the researcher done was making Fermented Fruit

Juice, one kilogram of all fruits (grapes, mango, apple, and banana) was sliced

into 3-5 cm little pieces for this experiment. The chopped components from all of

the fruits were placed in a plastic bucket in the prescribed order, and then 1 L of

molasses was added to the bucket (fruit chopped material containing). They were

properly combined to ensure that the molasses juice could be recovered easily

from all chopped elements. The bucket was covered with a thread and kept in a

cool, dry area for one month. After one month, the fermented extract was

collected and stored in a colored glass jar for future use.

LAND PREPARATION

To guarantee that the area is suitable for planting, it is necessary to

prepare the land. A properly-prepared field helps in controlling weeds, recycles

plant nutrients, and creates a soft soil mass for transplanting as well as a good

soil surface for direct seeding. It typically involves (1) plowing to "till" or dig up,

mix, and overturn the soil; (2) harrowing to break the soil clods into smaller

masses and incorporate plant residue, and (3) leveling the field.
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SEEDLING PRODUCTION

After the preparation of the FFJ, seedling production was executed. The

procedure was as follows, the seeds were placed in seedling trays in which the

seeds will grow. Then, the sowing medium which is a 1:1:1 mixture of garden

soil, vermicompost, and carbonized rice husk was prepared. The seedlings were

toughened before transplanting by gradually lowering the amount of water and

exposing them to direct sunlight.

The transplanting process must be performed after the plant has begun to

germinate. In well-fertilized soil, dig a hole. Depending on the size of the

seedling, the hole should be broader than the germinated seedling and about an

inch and a half deeper. Apply topsoil/mulch/compost of choice and water

generously.

Bell peppers require weekly watering of one to two inches. Although bell

peppers prefer warm weather, they will not thrive in extreme heat, therefore

gardeners in hotter climes should water twice daily if required. Peppers will taste

bitter if they are grown in dry conditions, but overwatering will smother the roots

or produce blossom end rot, which occurs when the calcium in the soil is

depleted. Maintain a close eye on your watering and try to keep it as balanced as

possible.

Because the goal of the study is to see how varying rates of Fermented

Fruit Juice affect bell pepper growth, the study will only employ FFJ as a foliar

fertilizer that will be sprayed once a week. Aphids and flea beetles are two
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garden pests that love bell peppers. Use organic insecticides and tend to your

plant often to keep pest invasions under control.

Trellising will be used once the peppers have grown to a height of 3-4 feet.

Trellis may also serve as a source of support. Strong winds may knock most

pepper plants over, but a simple central stake or trellis is generally enough to

keep them upright. In this experiment, an improvised trellis will be installed in

each block. Maintaining the plants till harvest is an important part of the process.

Bell peppers can take anywhere from 60 to 90 days to mature after harvesting,

depending on the pepper variety. To harvest a bell pepper, cut the fruit from the

plant using a sharp knife or scissor, leaving approximately an inch of the stem

behind (tearing it with your hands can harm the plant).

Materials

The Fermented Fruit Juice, or FFJ, will be used in the study, especially

juices from grapes, mango, apple, and banana. It will also use a 175 square

meter experimental area to adequately prepare for uniform growth and strong

root development. For successful weed management, each plowing was followed

by harrowing to level and pulverize the soil.

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Experimental Design and Layout

The experiment will be conducted using a Randomized Complete Block

Design (RCBD) with six treatments and four replications. Each replication will

have 10 sample plants. The following were the treatments:

Table 1. Experimental Design and Layout

Treatments Dosage Time of

Application
ml
FFJ/L of (DAT)
water

1. Fermented Fruit Juice 25 7, 21, 35, 49, 63,

(GRAPES+BANANA+APPLE+MANGO) 77, 91

2. Fermented Fruit Juice 50 7, 21, 35, 49, 63,

(GRAPES+BANANA+APPLE+MANGO 77, 91

3. Fermented Fruit Juice 75 7, 21, 35, 49, 63,

(GRAPES+BANANA+APPLE+MANGO 77, 91

4. Fermented Fruit Juice 100 7, 21, 35, 49, 63,

(GRAPES+BANANA+APPLE+MANGO) 77, 91

5. Fermented Fruit Juice 150 7, 21, 35, 49, 63,

77, 91
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(GRAPES+BANANA+APPLE+MANGO

6. Untreated (Control)

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4

0.5m 1m

T2R1 T5R2 T1R3 T3R4

T5R1 T3R2 T4R3 T2R4

T1R1 T2R2 T3R3 T6R4

T4R1 T4R2 T6R3 T5R4

T3R1 T6R2 T5R3 T1R4

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T6R1 T1R2 T2R3 T4R4

Figure 1. The layout of the experimental area for the study “Growth and Yield
Component of Smooth Cayenne Variety of Bell Pepper (Capsicum Annuum)
under the Various Rates Of Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ)” with five treatments
replicated four times.
Seedling Production

Seedling trays were used to grow the seeds. A 1:1:1 combination of

garden soil, vermicompost, and carbonized rice husk was used as the sowing

material. In the seedling tray, one seed was planted per cell. Water was given to

the seedlings as needed. Before transplantation, the seedlings were toughened

by progressively reducing the amount of water and exposing them to direct

sunshine.

Data to be Gathered

Plant height (cm) in 60 days after Transplanting

The plant height in centimeters was measured starting one week

after planting and continuing until 60 days or the accomplishment of the

study. The height of the plants was measured twice a month with a ruler.

Number of Branches 60 days after Transplanting

The data contained information on the number of stems in each

treatment. It was measured twice a month starting one week after

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transplantation and continuing until the trial is completed. The number of

branches was manually counted in this procedure.

Average days to flower

To determine which treatment will trigger first the plant's flowering

stage, the data in average days to bloom was include the number of days

when the bell peppers achieved the flowering stage and required size. It

was only done once, to perform it correctly, the researcher needed to

examine and monitor the plants regularly to guarantee that moment that

the bell peppers reach the blooming stage were taken down for data

gathering purposes.

The number of fruits 60 days after Transplanting

The total quantity of bell pepper fruits in each treatment was

included in this data. It was completed during the harvest season. To

evaluate whether treatment produces more fruit in bell pepper, the total

fruits obtained from each treatment were collected and compared.

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 CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Plant Height

At 7, 22, 37, 52, and 60 days after transplanting, the heights of the plants

were measured from the ground level to the tip of the main stem. Analysis of

variance reveals interaction and effect, as indicated in Tables 2a - 2e, and there

is a substantial difference in the impact in the plant due to the application of

different rates of foliar fertilizers. In terms of plant height, the results showed a

substantial variation in the responses of hot pepper cultivars to varying amounts

of foliar fertilizer ingredients.

Average Plant Height at 7 Days After Transplanting (DAT)

Table 2 shows the bell pepper plant height differs in response to varying

FFJ rates, a week after planting the plant height was being measured in

centimeters (cm), the data are gathered last March 16, 2022.

The highest plant height 10.48cm occurred in T4= FAA 30ml per 1 Liter, followed

by T4= FAA 30ml per 1 Liter of water had 10.44cm, 10.20cm in T1= IMO 30ml per 1 Liter of water

and T4 - 100ml/L FFJ has 10.055cm, T5 - 150ml/L has 5.5cm and the shortest

plant height 5cm was found in T1 - 25ml/L.

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The heights of the plants were measured from the ground level to the tip

of the main stem. The results of the analysis of variance are not statistically

different, as shown in Table 2. These indicate that whatever differences observed

among the treatment means may not be attributed to the effect of the treatment

alone but may also be due to unknown factors since FC is less than Ft 5%. The

unknown factor I perceived is that the plant is still in recovery stage.

Table 2. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant
Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 7 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with Four
Replications in RCBD
Treatments REP REP 2 REP REP 4 TOTAL MEAN
1 3
T1 - 25ml/L FFJ 4.58 4.98 4.93 5.52 20 5
T2 - 50ml/L FFJ 5.23 5.67 5.3 5.35 21.55 5.39
T3 - 75ml/L FFJ 5.29 4.7 5.22 5.38 20.59 5.15
T4 - 100ml/L FFJ 4.53 5.28 5.39 5.41 20.61 5.15
T5 - 150ml/L FFJ 5.91 5.35 5.25 5.49 22 5.5
T6 - control 4.94 5.22 5.08 5.45 20.69 5.17
TOTAL 30.48 31.2 31.17 32.6 125.44 5.22

Table 3. Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice

on the Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 7 Days After Transplanting
(DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
---------------------------------------------------------------
Source DF Sum of Square Mean Square F Value Pr(> F)
---------------------------------------------------------------
REPLICATION 3 0.3956 0.1319 1.44 0.2700
TREATMENT 5 0.6621 0.1324 1.45ns 0.2641
Error 15 1.3716 0.0914
Total 23 2.4293
CV= 5.78
ns = not significant

Figure 2. (Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average

Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 7 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with Four
Replications in RCBD
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Average Plant Height at 22 Days After Transplanting (DAT)

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Table 4 shows how the height of bell peppers responds to different FFJ

rates 22 days after planting. The data was taken on March 31, 2022, and the

plant height was measured in centimeters (cm).

The highest plant height 11.23cm occurred in T3 - 75ml/L, 10.97cm

appeared in T5 - 50ml/L treated plants followed by T4 - 100ml/L had 10.96cm,

10.47cm in T1 - 25ml/L, T2 - 50ml/L has 10.15cm, and the shortest plant height

10.00cm was found in T6 - Control.

Table 4. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant
Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 22 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with Four
Replications in RCBD
REP REP REP REP
Treatments TOTAL MEAN
1 2 3 4
T1 - 25ml/L FFJ 8.83 10.66 11.01 11.4 41.9 10.475

T2 - 50ml/L FFJ 9.22 10.33 10.19 10.89 40.63 10.1575

T3 - 75ml/L FFJ 9.95 11.72 11.68 11.6 44.95 11.2375
T4 - 100ml/L FFJ 8.83 11.2 11.58 12.24 43.85 10.9625
T5 - 150ml/L FFJ 9.58 10.5 11.83 12 43.91 10.9775
T6 - Control 9.57 9.88 10.83 9.75 40.03 10.0075
TOTAL 55.98 64.29 67.12 67.88 255.27 10.63625

Table 5. Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice

on the Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 22 Days After Transplanting
(DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
---------------------------------------------------------------
Source DF Sum of Square Mean Square F Value Pr(> F)
---------------------------------------------------------------
REPLICATION 3 14.8433 4.9478 17.57 0.0000
TREATMENT 5 4.9397 0.9879 3.51* 0.0267
Error 15 4.2237 0.2816
Total 23 24.0068
---------------------------------------------------------------
CV= 4.99%
* = significant at 5% level
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Figure 3. Effect of Different Fermented Fruit Juice Levels on Average Plant

Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 22 Days After Transplantation (DAT) with Four
Replications in RCBD
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Average Plant Height at 37 Days After Transplanting (DAT)

Table 6 shows how bell pepper height changes 37 days after planting in

response to different FFJ rates. Plant height was measured in centimeters (cm)

and the data was collected on April 15, 2022.

The highest plant height 26.72cm occurred in T5 - 150ml/L, 25.12cm

appeared in T4 - 100ml/L treated plants followed by T2 - 50ml/L had 24.22cm,

23.87cm in T3 - 75ml/L, T1 - 25ml/L has 23.74cm, and the shortest plant height

23.9cm was found in T6 - Control.

Table 6. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant
Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 37 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with Four
Replications in RCBD
Treatments REP 1 REP 2 REP 3 REP 4 TOTAL MEAN
T1 - 25ml/L FFJ 23.3 23.44 23.23 25.02 94.99 23.7475
T2 - 50ml/L FFJ 22.04 24.4 24.86 25.58 96.88 24.22
T3 - 75ml/L FFJ 23.86 22.78 25.53 23.33 95.5 23.875
T4 - 100ml/L FFJ 24.76 23.85 25.6 26.3 100.51 25.1275
T5 - 150ml/L FFJ 30.3 23.83 26.02 26.74 106.89 26.7225
T6 - control 22.81 25.31 23.2 24.28 95.6 23.9
TOTAL 147.07 143.61 148.44 151.25 590.37 24.59875

Table 7. Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice

on the Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 37 Days After Transplanting
(DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
---------------------------------------------------------------
Source DF Sum of Square Mean Square F Value Pr(> F)
---------------------------------------------------------------
REPLICATION 3 5.0381 1.6794 0.68 0.5800
TREATMENT 5 26.6801 5.3360 2.15ns 0.1154
Error 15 37.2576 2.4838
Total 23 68.9759
CV= 6.41%
ns = not significant
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Figure 4. Effect of Different Fermented Fruit Juice Levels on Average Plant

Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 37 Days After Transplantation (DAT) with Four
Replications in RCBD

Average Plant Height at 52 Days After Transplanting (DAT)

Table 8 illustrates how bell pepper height increases in response to various

FFJ rates, 52 days after planting. Plant height was measured in centimeters (cm)

and the data was collected on April 30, 2022.

The highest plant height 40.89cm occurred in T5 - 150ml/L, 37.53cm

appeared in T4 - 100ml/L treated plants followed by T3 - 75ml/L had 34.30cm,

34.26cm in T2 - 50ml/L, T1 - 25ml/L has 34.13cm, and the shortest plant height

33.21cm was found in T6 - Control.

Table 8. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant
Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 52 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with Four
Replications in RCBD
Treatments REP 1 REP 2 REP 3 REP 4 TOTAL MEAN

T1 - 25ml/L FFJ 35.45 34.06 31.99 35.04 136.54 34.135

T2 - 50ml/L FFJ 33.98 33.78 34.01 35.29 137.06 34.265

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T3 - 75ml/L FFJ 34.4 34.34 35.32 33.16 137.22 34.305

T4 - 100ml/L FFJ 38.63 37.88 35.48 38.15 150.14 37.535
T5 - 150ml/L FFJ 43.37 39.58 39.06 41.58 163.59 40.8975
T6 - control 30.15 35.58 31.22 35.92 132.87 33.2175
TOTAL 215.98 215.22 207.08 219.14 857.42 35.72583

Table 9. Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice

on the Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 52 Days After Transplanting
(DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
---------------------------------------------------------------
Source DF Sum of Square Mean Square F Value Pr(> F)
---------------------------------------------------------------
REPLICATION 3 13.2018 4.4006 1.59 0.2345
ï..TREATMENT 5 171.9780 34.3956 12.39** 0.0001
Error 15 41.6318 2.7755
Total 23 226.8116
---------------------------------------------------------------

CV= 4.66%
**= highly significant at 1%
Figure 5. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant
Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 52 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with Four
Replications in RCBD
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Average Plant Height at 60 Days After Transplanting (DAT)

Table 10 shows how bell pepper height grows in response to different FFJ

rates 60 days after planting. The data was gathered on May 8, 2022, and the

plant height was measured in centimeters (cm). This suggests that the varied

rates of Fermented Fruit Juice have a significant influence on plant height

development, as indicated in the same table. Treatment 5, which includes

150ml/L of FFJ, considerably increases the height of the bell pepper, as seen by

the grand mean of each treatment, which reveals that T5 has the greatest mean

of all treatments.

The highest plant height 48.87cm occurred in T5 (150ml/L) treated plants

followed by T4 (100ml/L) had 45.19 cm, 40.53cm in T3 (75ml/L), T1 (25ml/L) has

40.535cm, T6 - control (watered plants) has 39.71cm and the shortest plant

height 38.95cm was found in T2 (50ml/L).

Some theories has been proved that because Fermented Fruit Juice is

applied as foliar feeding, it has a virtually instantaneous effect on the plants. The

nutrients supplied are already in the form required by the plant. All that remains
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for the plant to perform after absorption is to utilize these nutrients (Berglund,

D.R. 2002).

Table 10. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average
Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 60 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with Four
Replications in RCBD
Treatments REP 1 REP 2 REP 3 REP 4 TOTAL MEAN
T1 - 25ml/L FFJ 41.08 41.1 38.5 41.46 162.14 40.535
T2 - 50ml/L FFJ 36.47 39.15 38.89 41.29 155.8 38.95
T3 - 75ml/L FFJ 41.55 41.28 41.82 37.47 162.12 40.53
T4 - 100ml/L FFJ 44.4 44.9 44.7 46.76 180.76 45.19
T5 - 150ml/L FFJ 49.11 47.88 48.07 50.43 195.49 48.8725
T6 - control 37.38 43.03 37.1 41.34 158.85 39.7125
TOTAL 249.99 257.34 249.08 258.75 1015.16 42.29833

Table 11 Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice

on the Average Plant Height of Bell Pepper in cm) at 60 Days After Transplanting
(DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
---------------------------------------------------------------
Source DF Sum of Square Mean Square F Value Pr(> F)
---------------------------------------------------------------
REPLICATION 3 12.3047 4.1016 1.21 0.3418
ï..TREATMENT 5 302.8625 60.5725 17.80*** 0.0000
Error 15 51.0533 3.4036
Total 23 366.2205
---------------------------------------------------------------
CV= 4.36%
*** = highly significant at 5%
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Figure 6. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Plant
Height of Bell Pepper in cm at 60 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with Four
Replications in RCBD

Number of Branches

It is tested three times, starting one week after transplantation and lasting

till the experiment is completed (April 15, April 30 and May 7, 2022). This method

entails manually counting the number of branches.

Average Number of Branches at 37 Days After Transplanting (DAT)

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Table 12 demonstrates how the number of bell pepper branches fluctuates

in response to varied FFJ rates 22 days after planting. The number of branches

was counted manually, and the data was collected on April 15, 2022.

After analyzing the data, it was discovered that the plants treated with T5 -

150ml/L had the most branches.

Table 12. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average
Number of Branches of Bell Pepper at 37 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with
Four Replications in RCBD
Treatments REP 1 REP 2 REP 3 REP 4 TOTAL MEAN

T1 - 25ml/L FFJ 2.67 2.17 2 2.17 9.01 2.2525

T2 - 50ml/L FFJ 2 2.33 2 2.33 8.66 2.165

T3 - 75ml/L FFJ 1.67 1.5 2.33 1.67 7.17 1.7925
T4 - 100ml/L FFJ 2.25 2.08 2.33 2.5 9.16 2.29
T5 - 150ml/L FFJ 2.25 1.83 2.67 2.83 9.58 2.395
T6 - control 1.83 2.5 1.5 1.5 7.33 1.8325
TOTAL 12.67 12.41 12.83 13 50.91 2.12125

Table 13. Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit

Juice on the Average Number of Branches of Bell Pepper) at 37 Days After
Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
---------------------------------------------------------------
Source DF Sum of Square Mean Square F Value Pr(> F)
---------------------------------------------------------------
REPLICATION 3 0.0315 0.0105 0.08 0.9725
TREATMENT 5 1.2560 0.2512 1.80 0.1740
Error 15 2.0967 0.1398
Total 23 3.3843
---------------------------------------------------------------
CV = 17.63%

Figure 7. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average

Number of Branches of Bell Pepper) at 37 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with
Four Replications in RCBD
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Average Number of Branches at 52 Days After Transplanting (DAT)

Table 14 demonstrates how the number of bell pepper branches varies in

response to varied FFJ rates 52 days after planting. The number of branches

was counted manually, and the data was collected on April 30, 2022.

The data analysis revealed that the plants treated with T5 - 150ml/L had

the most branches.

Table 14. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average
Number of Branches of Bell Pepper at 52 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with
Four Replications in RCBD
Treatments REP 1 REP 2 REP 3 REP 4 TOTAL MEAN
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T1 - 25ml/L FFJ 5.08 6.08 5.42 6.25 22.83 5.7075

T2 - 50ml/L FFJ 5.83 5.92 5.67 6.33 23.75 5.9375

T3 - 75ml/L FFJ 5.5 6.17 6.33 5.92 23.92 5.98

T4 - 100ml/L FFJ 6.08 6 6.92 7.12 26.12 6.53

T5 - 150ml/L FFJ 6.42 7.08 7.42 7.83 28.75 7.1875

T6 - control 5.5 6.67 5.67 6.5 24.34 6.085

TOTAL 34.41 37.92 37.43 39.95 149.71 6.237917

Table 15. Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit

Juice on the Average Number of Branches of Bell Pepper) at 52 Days After
Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
---------------------------------------------------------------
Source DF Sum of Square Mean Square F Value Pr(> F)
---------------------------------------------------------------
REPLICATION 3 2.6185 0.8728 6.54 0.0048
TREATMENT 5 5.7941 1.1588 8.69 0.0005
Error 15 2.0010 0.1334
Total 23 10.4136
---------------------------------------------------------------
CV= 5.86%

Figure 8. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average

Number of Branches of Bell Pepper) at 52 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with
Four Replications in RCBD
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Average Number of Branches at 60 Days After Transplanting (DAT)

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Table 16 shows the bell pepper number of branches differs in response to

varying FFJ rates 60 days after planting, the number of branches was being

counted manually, the data are gathered last May 07, 2022.

As the data has been analyzed it was reflected that the highest number of

branches was on the plants treated by T5 - 150ml/L, while the least number of

branches were observed in the plants treated with T1 - 25ml/L.

This might be because the Fermented Plant Juice (FFJ) sprayed on the

plants encourages beneficial microbial activity in the soil. Microbes aid in the

breakdown of minerals and the conversion of nutrients into a more absorbable

form for plants, hence improving soil quality and fertility (Han, K. C. 2009).

Table 16. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average
Number of Branches of Bell Pepper at 60 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with
Four Replications in RCBD
Treatments REP 1 REP 2 REP 3 REP 4 TOTAL MEAN

T1 - 25ml/L FFJ 5.75 6.17 6.42 6.42 24.76 6.19

T2 - 50ml/L FFJ 5.92 6.5 6.17 6.67 25.26 6.315

T3 - 75ml/L FFJ 6.5 6.92 6.5 6.5 26.42 6.605

T4 - 100ml/L FFJ 7.17 6.17 7.75 7.17 28.26 7.065

T5 - 150ml/L FFJ 7.58 8.25 8.08 8.08 31.99 7.9975

T6 - control 6.08 6.67 6.5 6.67 25.92 6.48

TOTAL 39 40.68 41.42 41.51 162.61 6.775417
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Table 17. Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit

Juice on the Average Number of Branches of Bell Pepper) at 60 Days After
Transplanting (DAT) with Four Replications in RCBD
---------------------------------------------------------------
Source DF Sum of Square Mean Square F Value Pr(> F)
---------------------------------------------------------------
REPLICATION 3 0.6760 0.2253 1.81 0.1890
TREATMENT 5 8.9934 1.7987 14.43 0.0000
Error 15 1.8700 0.1247
Total 23 11.5394
---------------------------------------------------------------
CV= 5.21%

Figure 9. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average

Number of Branches of Bell Pepper) at 60 Days After Transplanting (DAT) with
Four Replications in RCBD

Average days to flower

This section shows which treatment will trigger the plant's flowering stage

first, and the data in average days to bloom includes the number of days

when the bell peppers reached the blooming stage and needed size. It was

completed after the researcher saw that the bell peppers had reached the

blossoming stage.

Table 18 depicts how the average days to bloom of bell peppers alter in

response to varied FFJ rates; it was completed once the researcher noticed

that the bell peppers had reached the flowering stage.

The data analysis revealed that the plants treated with T5 - 150ml/L had

the shortest number of days to blossom, whereas the plants treated with T6

– control had the longest number of days to flower.

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This suggests that plants treated with T5 - 150ml/L reached at the

flowering stage faster than plants treated with other treatments. Our findings

were consistent with the findings of Ali et al. (2013), who discovered that foliar

treatment increased bell pepper growth, blooming, and marketable production.

The current study's findings confirmed the findings of Patil (1995), as

quoted by Yee (2014), that chilli plants treated with organic fertilizer exhibited

early blooming.

Table 18 Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average Days
to Flower of Bell Pepper with Four Replications in RCBD
Treatments REP 1 REP 2 REP 3 REP 4 TOTAL MEAN

T1 - 25ml/L FFJ 42.67 42.6 42.17 42 169.44 42.36

T2 - 50ml/L FFJ 39.33 43.8 39 37.6 159.73 39.9325

T3 - 75ml/L FFJ 40.86 42.6 38.8 42.75 165.01 41.2525

T4 - 100ml/L FFJ 35.17 36.5 35.75 38 145.42 36.355

T5 - 150ml/L FFJ 31.67 33.5 32.83 34.4 132.4 33.1

T6 - control 40.5 41.75 43 44.6 169.85 42.4625

TOTAL 230.2 240.75 231.55 239.35 941.85 39.24375

Figure 10. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Average
Days to Flower of Bell Pepper with Four Replications in RCBD
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50

45

40

35
T1 - 25ml/L FFJ
30
T2 - 50ml/L FFJ
25 T3 - 75ml/L FFJ
Days

T4 - 100ml/L FFJ
20 T5 - 150ml/L FFJ
T6 - control
15

10

0
REP 1 REP 2 REP 3 REP 4

Number of Fruits

This data contained the total number of bell pepper fruits in each

treatment. It was finished during harvest season. The total fruits obtained from

each treatment were gathered and compared to determine whether the treatment

yields more fruit in bell pepper.

Table 19 shows how the quantity of bell pepper fruits changes in response

to different FFJ rates; it was performed during harvest season.

The data analysis indicated that the plants treated with T5 - 150ml/L

produced the most fruits, whereas the plants treated with T6 – control produced

the fewest.

This implies that plants treated with T5 - 150ml/L produced more fruits

than other treatments. Our findings agreed with those of Han, KC (2013), who

claimed that FFJ enhances beneficial microbial activity in soil. Microbes aid in the
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breakdown of minerals and the conversion of nutrients into a more absorbable

form for plants, hence improving soil quality and fertility.

Table 19. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Number of
Fruits of Bell Pepper with Four Replications in RCBD

Treatments REP 1 REP 2 REP 3 REP 4 TOTAL MEAN

T1 - 25ml/L FFJ 2 3.08 2.75 2.67 10.5 2.625

T2 - 50ml/L FFJ 1.75 2.58 3.67 2.5 10.5 2.625

T3 - 75ml/L FFJ 2.5 2.75 4 3 12.25 3.0625

T4 - 100ml/L FFJ 4.5 5 6.67 6.42 22.59 5.6475

T5 - 150ml/L FFJ 6.75 7.75 8.17 8.08 30.75 7.6875

T6 - control 2.33 2.75 2.42 2.83 10.33 2.5825

TOTAL 19.83 23.91 27.68 25.5 96.92 4.038333

Table 20. Analysis of Variance (Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit

Juice on the Number of Fruits of Bell Pepper) with Four Replications in RCBD
---------------------------------------------------------------
Source DF Sum of Square Mean Square F Value Pr(> F)
---------------------------------------------------------------
REPLICATION 3 5.4963 1.8321 8.81 0.0013
TREATMENT 5 91.8902 18.3780 88.40 0.0000
Error 15 3.1186 0.2079
Total 23 100.5051
---------------------------------------------------------------
CV= 11.29%

Table 21. Number of Fruits Per Block

Block 1

T2 T5 T1 T4 T3 T6
2 6 2 5 4 2
3 9 1 4 1 1
1 7 3 3 2 3
1 8 2 6 4 5
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1 6 1 4 3 2
2 5 2 1 5 1
1 8 2 2 3 1
3 8 1 7 1 2
2 7 1 6 1 3
1 6 3 5 2 2
1 6 4 4 3 4
3 5 2 7 1 2
21 81 24 54 30 28
Block 2

T5 T3 T2 T4 T6 T1
6 4 1 4 2 3
7 2 4 6 1 2
8 1 3 5 2 4
9 5 5 3 4 3
9 2 3 6 2 2
10 3 2 5 3 5
8 4 1 4 4 3
9 2 3 3 6 2
8 2 2 7 4 1
7 1 4 5 2 2
5 3 1 6 2 4
7 4 2 6 1 6
93 33 31 60 33 37
Block 3

T1 T4 T3 T6 T5 T2
3 7 4 3 11 2
2 5 5 2 9 3
4 6 7 1 8 4
1 8 3 1 7 1
3 9 4 3 8 2
5 6 1 2 6 3
3 7 5 4 9 4
2 5 4 1 10 2
1 6 6 4 8 4
4 7 2 1 6 6
2 8 4 2 7 5
3 6 3 5 9 8
33 80 48 29 98 44
Block 4
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T3 T2 T6 T5 T1 T4
4 2 2 10 2 6
5 3 1 9 3 7
6 1 4 8 1 8
3 4 3 10 1 5
2 1 2 6 4 8
1 1 4 7 2 6
1 4 6 9 3 5
3 3 2 6 4 6
2 2 1 7 2 6
2 4 4 8 1 5
4 3 3 8 4 7
3 2 2 9 3 8
36 30 34 97 30 77

Table 22. Total Number of Fruits per Treatment

TOTAL NUMBER OF FRUITS

T1 12
4
T2 12
6
T3 14
7
T4 27
1
T5 36
9
T6 12
4
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Figure 11. Effect of Different Levels of Fermented Fruit Juice on the Number of
Fruits of Bell Pepper) with Four Replications in RCBD
 CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

SUMMARY

The ultimate goal of this research was to evaluate the growth and yield

performance of bell pepper when applied with different rates of FFJ (Fermented

Fruit Juice) as a foliar fertilizer; to determine the effect of Fermented Fruit Juice

in terms of plant height, number of branches, average days to flower, and

number of fruits for the treatments; and to determine which of that recommended

rate of FFJ was used.

The researcher discovered the following using the data gathered:

1. Treatment 5, which contains 150ml/L of FFJ, significantly raises the height

of the bell pepper, as seen by the grand mean of each treatment, which

demonstrates that T5 has the highest mean of all treatments.

2. The group of bell pepper treated with T5 - 150ml/L had the most branches,

whereas the plants treated with T1 - 25ml/L had the fewest.

3. Bell Pepper treated with T5 - 150ml/L flowered rapidly than plants treated

with other treatments. 

4. T5 - 150ml/L treated bell pepper produced the most fruits, whereas T6 –

control produced the fewest.

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CONCLUSION

Based on the study's findings, it can be concluded that the rate of

Fermented Fruit Juice present in treatment 5, particularly 150ml/L, is effective,

because it is apparent on all parameters that this particular rate of FFJ has a

greater influence than other rates of FFJ.

RECOMMENDATION

Based on the findings, the researcher suggests the following:

1. Given that growth and yield performance of hot pepper were significantly

affected by the different rates of Fermented Fruit Juice in terms of plant

height, number of branches, average days to flower, and number of fruits,

the use 150ml/L of FFJ is being recommended.

2. Other researchers that are interested in exploring concepts and

phenomena related to organic fertilizers, especially in fermented fruit juice,

may utilize this work as a reference or base. They can also conduct it to

the plants for the results comparison purposes.

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