RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE!
RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE!
CHAPTER ONE (THE PROBLEM) QUESTIONS
One. What is your research problem?
Answer:
The research problem focuses on determining the effectiveness of pyrolyzed Lakatan banana peel fertilizer compared to commercial fertilizer and no fertilizer on tomato plant growth.
Supporting study:
According to Ojha et al., banana peel extract improves seedling growth of vegetable crops, showing its potential as organic fertilizer.
Two. Why is your study important?
Answer:
This study is important because it provides an eco-friendly and low-cost fertilizer alternative.
Supporting study:
According to Niazi et al., excessive use of chemical fertilizers can damage soil fertility and microbial communities.
Three. What is the research gap?
Answer:
There is limited research directly comparing banana peel fertilizer with commercial fertilizer on tomato plant height.
Supporting study:
According to Sikdar et al., banana peel biochar improves tomato growth but was not compared to commercial fertilizer.
Four. What is your general objective?
Answer: To determine the effect of different fertilizers on tomato growth.
Supporting theory: According to Asadu et al., fertilizers directly influence plant growth and productivity.
Five. What are your specific objectives?
Answer:
To compare plant height, stem diameter, and number of leaves.
Supporting study: According to Arshad et al., these are reliable indicators of plant development.
Six. Who benefits from your study?
Answer:
Farmers, students, gardeners, and researchers.
Supporting study: According to Liu et al., organic fertilizers help sustainable agriculture.
Seven. What is your hypothesis?
Answer: Null hypothesis states no significant difference between treatments.
Supporting theory: According to research statistical principles, hypothesis testing determines treatment differences.
Eight. What theory supports your study?
Answer: Liebig's Law of the Minimum.
Supporting theory: According to Liebig, plant growth depends on the most limited nutrient.
Nine. How does the theory connect to your research?
Answer: Banana peel fertilizer provides lacking nutrients needed by tomatoes.
Supporting study:
According to Haque et al., banana peel fertilizer improves nutrient availability.
Ten. Why focus on tomato plants?
Answer: Because they are sensitive to nutrient changes.
Supporting study: According to Alam et al., fertilizers improve tomato height and yield.
CHAPTER TWO (REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE)
CHAPTER TWO (REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE)
Eleven. What local study supports your research?
Answer: Organic fertilizers can perform similar or better than commercial fertilizers.
Supporting study: According to Conde and De Asis, organic fertilizers improved tomato fruit weight.
Twelve. What foreign study supports your research?
Answer: Biochar improves soil quality.
Supporting study: According to Lehmann et al., biochar improves nutrient retention and soil aeration.
Thirteen. What nutrients are found in banana peels?
Answer: Potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium.
Supporting study: According to Haque et al., banana peel biochar contains essential plant nutrients.
Fourteen. Why is biochar effective?
Answer:
Because it improves soil structure.
Supporting study: According to Liu et al., biochar increases plant biomass and height.
Fifteen. What makes organic fertilizer sustainable?
Answer: It reduces chemical fertilizer dependence.
Supporting study: According to Balkrishna et al., organic fertilizers support sustainable nutrient management.