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Dried Calamondin (Citrofortunella microcarpa) Leaves as Organic Mulch for Tomato Plants
Introduction
Calamondin or kalamansi in Tagalog is a common fruit tree in the family Rutaceae and a member of citrofortunella that was developed in and is very popular throughout Southeast Asia, especially the Philippines, where it is most commonly used for cooking. In the west it is variously known as acid orange, calamondin orange, or Panama orange, and in the Pacific Islands it is called kalamansi. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 3-6 m, and bears small citrus fruit used to flavour foods and drinks. Although sometimes described as a native of the Philippines or other areas of Southeast Asia, the tree is in fact the result of a hybrid between species in the genera Citrofortunella and unknown in the wild. Hybrids between Citrus subspecies have been cultivated for so long that the origins of most are obscure. It is generally held that most species in cultivation are ancient apomictic hybrids and selected cultivars of these hybrids, including crosses with other genera such as Fortunella and Poncirus. The kalamansî is usually described as a cross between Citrus reticulata (Tangerine or Mandarin orange) and Fortunella margarita (Kumquat). Calamondin marmalade is made in the same way as orange marmalade—with a bit more sugar, providing a delicious spread for toast at breakfast. Like other citrus fruits, the calamansi is high in vitamin C, and the juice can be a good vitamin source.
The tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum, syn. Solanum lycopersicum) is an herbaceous, usually sprawling plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family, as are its close cousins tobacco, chili peppers, potato, and eggplant. The tomato is native to Central, South, and southern North America from Mexico to Argentina. Evidence supports the theory that the first domesticated tomato was a little yellow fruit, ancestor of L. cerasiforme, grown by the Aztecs in Mexico who called it ‘xitomatl’ (pronounced shi-to-ma-tlh), meaning plump thing with a navel.
Mulching in agricultural provides a safe yet equally profitable method of enriching and fertilizing the soil planted with crops. Most often-used mulches are of organic composition, such as dry leaves and barks. Unlike synthetic fertilizers and herbicides, these organic mulches pose no or little damage to the soil and crops.
Statement of the Problem
· Is using dried calamondin leaves effective as organic mulch for tomato plants?
Hypothesis
Null Hypothesis
· Dried calamondin leaves are not effective as an organic mulch for tomato plants
Alternative Hypothesis.
· Dried calamondin leaves are effective as organic mulch for tomato plants.
Methodology
Materials:
· Calamondin leaves
· Tomato plant
· Cloth
Procedures:
1. Arrange the calamondin leaves on the cloth and place it under the sun for 1 day.
2. If the leaves are already dry, pile it up for up to 2-3 inches.
3. place it over the soil where the tomato plant is planted.
4. Observe the effects on the tomato plant for 1-2 weeks.
5. make sure to get the tomato plant’s height and weed density of the plots from the first day of observation up to the end.
Dried Calamondin (Citrofortunella microcarpa) Leaves as Organic Mulch for Tomato Plants
Introduction
Calamondin or kalamansi in Tagalog is a common fruit tree in the family Rutaceae and a member of citrofortunella that was developed in and is very popular throughout Southeast Asia, especially the Philippines, where it is most commonly used for cooking. In the west it is variously known as acid orange, calamondin orange, or Panama orange, and in the Pacific Islands it is called kalamansi. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 3-6 m, and bears small citrus fruit used to flavour foods and drinks. Although sometimes described as a native of the Philippines or other areas of Southeast Asia, the tree is in fact the result of a hybrid between species in the genera Citrofortunella and unknown in the wild. Hybrids between Citrus subspecies have been cultivated for so long that the origins of most are obscure. It is generally held that most species in cultivation are ancient apomictic hybrids and selected cultivars of these hybrids, including crosses with other genera such as Fortunella and Poncirus. The kalamansî is usually described as a cross between Citrus reticulata (Tangerine or Mandarin orange) and Fortunella margarita (Kumquat). Calamondin marmalade is made in the same way as orange marmalade—with a bit more sugar, providing a delicious spread for toast at breakfast. Like other citrus fruits, the calamansi is high in vitamin C, and the juice can be a good vitamin source.
The tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum, syn. Solanum lycopersicum) is an herbaceous, usually sprawling plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family, as are its close cousins tobacco, chili peppers, potato, and eggplant. The tomato is native to Central, South, and southern North America from Mexico to Argentina. Evidence supports the theory that the first domesticated tomato was a little yellow fruit, ancestor of L. cerasiforme, grown by the Aztecs in Mexico who called it ‘xitomatl’ (pronounced shi-to-ma-tlh), meaning plump thing with a navel.
Mulching in agricultural provides a safe yet equally profitable method of enriching and fertilizing the soil planted with crops. Most often-used mulches are of organic composition, such as dry leaves and barks. Unlike synthetic fertilizers and herbicides, these organic mulches pose no or little damage to the soil and crops.
Statement of the Problem
· Is using dried calamondin leaves effective as organic mulch for tomato plants?
Hypothesis
Null Hypothesis
· Dried calamondin leaves are not effective as an organic mulch for tomato plants
Alternative Hypothesis.
· Dried calamondin leaves are effective as organic mulch for tomato plants.
Methodology
Materials:
· Calamondin leaves
· Tomato plant
· Cloth
Procedures:
1. Arrange the calamondin leaves on the cloth and place it under the sun for 1 day.
2. If the leaves are already dry, pile it up for up to 2-3 inches.
3. place it over the soil where the tomato plant is planted.
4. Observe the effects on the tomato plant for 1-2 weeks.
5. make sure to get the tomato plant’s height and weed density of the plots from the first day of observation up to the end.
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