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Effect of Site Factors on the Survival and Growth Rate of Tiger Grass

Fredelino M. San Juan | Noel I. Salatan

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The study sought to determine the effect of site factors on the survival andgrowth rate of the tiger grass. To do it, 108 suckers of tiger grass wereplanted in all of the 3 sites. In each site, 3 blocks were laid out with 6 suckersof tiger planted in each block with a distance of 1.5 m. between the suckers.The growth and survival of tiger grass were observed for a period of 10months. Moreover, soil samples were collected in the study area and analyzedat the Bureau of Soils at the start and at the end of the study. Temperatureand relative humidity in the study area were also recorded at least once aday for a period of 10 months. Results showed that the tiger grass plantedin 3 sites did survive and grow. However, it was observed that within thestudy period, no panicle was developed or produced. In terms of growthperformance, there were no significant differences in all of the 3 sites wherethe tiger grass suckers were planted. Thus, site factors were not contributoryto the survival and growth of the Tiger grass. Similarly, soil conditions werealmost similar in all of the 3 study sites. Finally, the study of tiger grass shouldbe done in a longer period of time; if possible, it should be 24 months or evenlonger so that the production of panicle which is the source for the productionof brooms can readily be observed.