Maximizing Productivity of Cucumber (Cucumis sativa L) Applied with Bio-Stimulant Solution
Paulino A. Oñal, Jr. | Patricia S. Lapas | Rizzi Ann S. Servino | Francis E. Andrade | Manuel D Cortez | Jessel Jane G Baldonebro
Discipline: education and teaching
Abstract:
The study sought to determine the effects of different levels
of concentrations of bio-stimulant solution (BSS) in enhancing the growth and maximizing the yield of the cucumber
plant. The study was conducted at UNO-R School of Agriculture, Philippines, last January 8, 2024, to March 18, 2024. The
study was laid out in (CRD) with four treatments and replicated 4 times. The BSS solution was diluted in the water. It
was applied at the base of the vine following the research protocol. Statistical analysis revealed highly significant differences among the treatments in growth and yield parameters
such as length of vine and weight of marketable fruits, respectively. Likewise, results showed highly significant differences
among treatments on flower initiation, number of leaves,
number of fruits, circumference, and diameter of fruits, biomass, and root weight. For the longest vine, greater number
of leaves, early flower initiation, great number of fruits,
greater length and bigger circumference of fruits, heavier
weight of fruits, heavier roots, and biomass accumulation
were obtained from plants applied with 400ml BSS, followed
by 300ml BSS, and 200ml BSS, respectively. While those who
have no BSS had the lowest result in almost all of the parameters mentioned above. Four growth characteristics are
strongly correlated with the length of vines, and three for the
root weight, respectively. This study recommends the use of
400ml BSS in enhancing the growth and maximizing the yield
of cucumber.
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