KAKAWATE (Gliricida sepium) AS A RIPENING AGENT T BANANA (Musa pradisiaca sapientum)

ABSTRACT
TAMBIC, REGINE, MARCH, 2012. KAKAWATE (Gliricida sepium) AS A RIPENING AGENT TO BANANA (Musa paradisiaca sapientum). Cordillera Regional Science High School, Wangal, La Trinidad , Benguet.
The study aimed to determine if the plant kakawate can be used as a ripening agent to tropical fruits such as bananas. The study is experimental in nature utilizing the Randomized Block Design (RCBD). The independent variable was the kakawate. The dependent variable was banana.the five treatments , 100g, 75g, 50g, 25g, of the independent variable was complemented with 3 trials. The best treatments were compared to the controls, banana with no ripening applied and with calcium carbide. The control, banana witn calcium carbide, had only one treatment, 10g, and had three trials. The likest scale was the statistical test utilized. Results reveal that kakawate has the potential as ripening agent on bananas. Findings disclose the color, odor and taste of the banana. Based on the results, the researcher conclude that the plant are not as comparable to the control in different aspects, but still considerably effective.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researcher is filled of gratitude and appreciation to the following people who lend hands for the success of this study. First, to the Almighty God for guidance, strength and wisdom through all the hindrances that the researchers surpassed. Through him, in him that this research was accomplish. Ms. Rose Pecay for her enduring patience, advices, encouragement and her helping hand to the researcher; The researcher’s family members for understanding and unending moral support and financial support from the commencement to the finale of the study; The researcher’s friend, Fernalyn Napiloy for providing the independent variable, and classmates’ enthusiasm to support all the researchers’ endeavors; and Finally, to all the people who are not mentioned but genuinely believe in the researcher’s potential. Thank you very much and to God be the glory.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract
Acknowledgement
Introduction
BOF
SOP
SOS
Sand L
SOH
DOT
RRL
Methodology
Results and discussion
Summary, conclusion and recommendation
Appendices
Bibliography

INTRODUCTION
BOS
SOP
SOH
SOS
SAL
DOT

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
METHODOLOGY
Table 1. the research layout SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIOS

Summary Kakawate (gliricida sepium) as a ripening agent to banana (Musa paradisiacal sapientum) was conducted for the purpose of assessing the ripening potential of the kakawate leaves on the banana. The experimental method of research was employed. The study utilized one independent variable, namely, kakawate. The foru treatments covered for the independent variable were 100g, 75g, 50g, and 25g, respectively. The best among the four treatments of each independent variable wre compared to the two control, banana only without ripening applied and banana with calcium carbide. The control, banana with calcium carbide, had only one treatment 10g, both controls had three trials. The study only used the banana(Musa paradisiacal sapientum) as the dependent variable. The experimental design employed in the study was the Randomized Complete Block Design(RCBD), and strengthen by the parallel design with control.

Summary of findings I. kakawate as independent variable
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Conclusions Kakawate (Gliricida sepium) can serve as an ethylene source in ripening tropical fruits such as banana base from the results that wre stated in the summary.

Statement of the problem This study is to determine the ripening potential of kakawate (Gliricida sepium) on banana (Musa paradisiaca sapientum).

Statement of Hypothesis The researcher hypothesized that the kakawate have ripening properties that can be used to banana.

Results and discussion This section presents the findings derived from the data gathered. It also includes the interpretation and discussion of these findings.

Table 1 Table 1 depicts the outline of all the treatments and trials in the independent and dependent variable of the study, including the controls.

Research Design The researcher employed Randomized Complete Block Design where the variable was controlled for the study. The independent variable was kakawate leaves while the dependent variable was banana.

Table of Contents of Tables
Table 1: The research layout
Table 2: Results of the test conducted based on it’s taste
Table 3: Results of the test conducted based on it’s color
Table 4: Other observation on taste and color
Table 5: Results of the conducted based on it’s smell

Table of Contents of Charts
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3

Table Of contents of Figures
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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Figure 5

Significance Using plant as a source of ethylene, gas is also safe using commercialize ripening agent like calcium carbide. People can ensure healthy living.

APPENDICES
Appendix A
Appendix B Tabulation of data gathered
Appendix C Statistical Computation
Appendix D Pictures

Definitions of terms
Hasten
Agent
Ethylene
Acetylene

Bibliography I. Books
Calderon, Josse F. and Gonzales, Expectation C. (1993).
Methods of Research and Thesis Writing. Manila: National Bookk Store, Inc.

II. Journal
Edic, Iris Toy (2007). ACALYPHA OSTYLFOLLA (Hophornbean) AS RIPENING AGENT TO MUSA PARADISIACA SAPIENTUM (banana) AND MANGIFFRA INDICA (mango). Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet.

III. Web Document

Methodology

Research Design The study utilized Rondomized Complete Block Design where all variables were brought from Baguio Public Market, the newly derived was chosen for it has not been exposed to any ripening enhancement. Also calcium carbide for the other control.

Preparation of Materials Kakawate leaves were weighed using analytical balance

Recommendation Based from the result, the researcher suggests the use of kakawate leaves on ripening of bananas. It is recommended by the researchers that further studies be done on the said plant of other plant that may help and cointribute knowledge to everybody. Also recommended that other kind of bananas would also be applied with kakawate.