Home⇛HCCCI International Multidisciplinary Research Journal⇛vol. 1 no. 2 (2026)

Twenty-day growth evaluation of eggplant (Solanum melongena) using banana (musa acunimanata) Stalk fertilizer

Rheanne Michaela Asuncion | Romer John Balbuena | Xialen Mae Diaz | Ralph Dominique Montano | Jade Dominique Supangan | Lowel Pasinag | Angel Lee Dedal

Discipline: Agriculture

 

Abstract:

This study assessed the effects of different concentrations of banana (Musa acuminata) stalk liquid fertilizer on the early growth of eggplant (Solanum melongena). As sustainable agriculture advances, organic fertilizers from agricultural waste present viable alternatives to synthetic inputs. Banana stalks, often discarded after harvest, contain essential nutrients that support plant development. An experimental design was used with three treatments: 50 mL, 70 mL, and 90 mL applied to eggplant seedlings over 20 days. Growth was measured through plant height, leaf number, and leaf width at five-day intervals and analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA. Results showed that higher concentrations enhanced growth, with 90 mL producing the tallest plants and widest leaves, though it also caused plant stress. The 70 mL treatment provided balanced growth and health, while 50 mL resulted in minimal growth but least stress. Overall, moderate application is optimal, supporting banana stalk fertilizer as an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for sustainable crop production and waste utilization.



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