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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Sugarcane, a towering and robust perennial grass
scientifically classified as Saccharum officinarum, holds a
pivotal role in the agricultural landscape and global
economy. Originating in Southeast Asia, this resilient
plant has traversed continents to become a cornerstone of
various industries.
Sugarcane is crucial for global economies, serving as
a primary source of sugar, biofuels, and valuable by-
products. Its cultivation generates employment, supports
industries, and contributes to renewable energy, making it
a pivotal crop with economic, environmental, and cultural
significance.
Currently, there is a growing interest among
individuals in identifying the most efficient means of
cultivating high-quality plants with the utilization of
organic fertilizers. fertilizers, these substances can lead
to various issues, including nutrient depletion,
contamination of surface water and groundwater, soil
acidification or alkalization, diminished beneficial

microbial populations, and heightened susceptibility to
harmful pests.
Organic fertilizers, such as agricultural byproducts
like mudpress, undergo a composting process involving
biological, chemical, and mechanical transformations
lasting at least one week. This process can elevate the
soil's pH levels and nutrient content. Recognizing the
significance of mudpress in sugarcane cultivation,
researchers aim to evaluate its efficacy in enhancing the
growth performance of sugarcane.

Objectives of the Study
This study will conducted to determine the growth and
yield performance of sugarcane applied with mudpress.
Specifically, it will seek to:
1. Determine the significant differences on the growth
performance of sugarcane applied with mudress in terms
of the number of days to germinate, plant height,
number of tillers, number of internodes per linear
meter, and cane diameter.
2. Determine the significant differences on the yield
performance of sugarcane applied with mudpress in
terms of weight of the harvested.
3. Determine if there is significant difference on the
growth and yield performance of sugarcane applied with
mudpress.
4. Determine the return of investment of sugarcane
applied with mudpress.

Scope and limitations of the study
This study will be limited to the growth and yield
performance of sugarcane (Saccahrum officinarum) number of
days to germinate, plant height, number of tillers, number
of internodes per linear meter, and cane diameter. 150
plants sugarcane will be planted on the area with treatment
and 3 replicates will be laid out in a Complete Randomized
Design (CRD. Treatment are A-control 1(No fertilizer
applied), B-Control 2 (Commercial Fertilizer Applied), C-
3tons/ha mudpress applied , D-4tons/ha mudpress applied and
E-5tons/ha mudpress applied. This study will be conducted
at Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and
Technology, San Enrique Iloilo from April 5, 2024 to April
5, 2025. Data gathered will be analyzed using Analysis of
Variance(ANOVA), while significant results will be
subjected further to Randomized Complete Block
Design(RCBD).
Significant of the study
This study will be perceived to be beneficial to
the following:
Farmers. Mudpress has great supply of macro potassium,
magnesium and calcium. Using mudpress as fertilizers can
restore soil fertility, enhance soil permeability, improve
the ability to retain water and nutrients and promote a
healthy plant growth for crops and yield. Utilizing
mudpress can reduce inputs cost and increase profitability.
Consumers. Consumers may be benefits the production of
Sugarcane as sugar, bagasse, molasses, ethanol and bio
electricity that leads to safer and healthier food and crop
production for consumers and also the green top of cane are
good source of fodder for ruminants
Future Researcher. The result of this research study
can be used to improve and guide the future researcher for
the new resources.

GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF SUGARCANE (Saccharum
officinarum) APPLIED WITH MUDPRESS
RESEARCH 221
RESEARCHER
JAY-ANN MARIE CARPA
DONITA MAE CARTAGENA

CHAPTER 111
Methodology
Materials:
The following materias will be used in this study:
Hand towel, Eathing up Ridger, Mud prees, Tractor, 150 experimental cut
back, will be randomly distributed to the experimental area.
Methods:
Randomized Complete Block Design(RCBD) will be used in the study with five
treatments replicated three times. Treatments are 3tons/ha mud press,
4tons/ha mud press, 5tons/ ha mud press, and two control treatments using
synthetic fertilizer and other one without supplementation. All
experimental plants will be distributed to the experimental areas randomly
using draw lots methods.
Cultural Management Practices and Procedures
This section include the site selection, collection of soil samples, land
preparation, intercultural Operation, Methods of Planting, Weed Management,
Ratoon Management. Collecting of mud press(treatment), application of
mudpress, application of inorganic fertilizer, water management, prevention
and control pests and disease and harvesting of sugarcane.

Instrument for Data Collection
The instrument used for data collection will be measuring tape and Caliper
to measure thr plant height and diameter.

CHAPTER 11
Review of Related Literature
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CHAPTER I

Background of the Study

Sugarcane, a towering and robust perennial grass

scientifically classified as Saccharum officinarum, holds a

pivotal role in the agricultural landscape and global

economy. Originating in Southeast Asia, this resilient

plant has traversed continents to become a cornerstone of

Sugarcane is crucial for global economies, serving as

a primary source of sugar, biofuels, and valuable by-

products. Its cultivation generates employment, supports

industries, and contributes to renewable energy, making it

a pivotal crop with economic, environmental, and cultural

Currently, there is a growing interest among

individuals in identifying the most efficient means of

cultivating high-quality plants with the utilization of

organic fertilizers. fertilizers, these substances can lead

to various issues, including nutrient depletion,

contamination of surface water and groundwater, soil

acidification or alkalization, diminished beneficial

Organic fertilizers, such as agricultural byproducts

like mudpress, undergo a composting process involving

biological, chemical, and mechanical transformations

lasting at least one week. This process can elevate the

soil's pH levels and nutrient content. Recognizing the

significance of mudpress in sugarcane cultivation,

researchers aim to evaluate its efficacy in enhancing the

growth performance of sugarcane.

This study will conducted to determine the growth and

yield performance of sugarcane applied with mudpress.

Specifically, it will seek to:

1. Determine the significant differences on the growth

performance of sugarcane applied with mudress in terms

of the number of days to germinate, plant height,

number of tillers, number of internodes per linear

meter, and cane diameter.

2. Determine the significant differences on the yield

performance of sugarcane applied with mudpress in

terms of weight of the harvested.

3. Determine if there is significant difference on the

growth and yield performance of sugarcane applied with

4. Determine the return of investment of sugarcane

applied with mudpress.

This study will be limited to the growth and yield

performance of sugarcane (Saccahrum officinarum) number of

days to germinate, plant height, number of tillers, number

of internodes per linear meter, and cane diameter. 150

plants sugarcane will be planted on the area with treatment

and 3 replicates will be laid out in a Complete Randomized

Design (CRD. Treatment are A-control 1(No fertilizer

applied), B-Control 2 (Commercial Fertilizer Applied), C-

3tons/ha mudpress applied , D-4tons/ha mudpress applied and

E-5tons/ha mudpress applied. This study will be conducted

at Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and

Technology, San Enrique Iloilo from April 5, 2024 to April

5, 2025. Data gathered will be analyzed using Analysis of

Variance(ANOVA), while significant results will be

subjected further to Randomized Complete Block

This study will be perceived to be beneficial to