Status of Ornamental Plant Production in Iloilo: Problems and Prospects
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Keywords

Ornamental plants
Organic fertilizer
inorganic fertilizer
commercial pesticides
Commercial growers
manures

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Status of Ornamental Plant Production in Iloilo: Problems and Prospects. (2012). WVSU Research Journal, 1(2), 61-70. https://doi.org/10.59460/wvsurjvol1iss2pp61-70

Abstract

This study was designed to survey the status and problems of ornamental plant production in Iloilo; specifically to determine the practices of the respondents regarding the use of inorganic and organic fertilizers and chemicals. It also aimed to possibly identify and quantify the commercial pesticides used by the commercial growers both in the ornamental and cutflower industry. A questionnaire validated by experts and pre-tested among plant growers was used to gather information from the respondents. Final phase of the study was to add more depth to their answers to the questionnaire

The survey revealed that commercial fertilizers (14-14-14 and 46-0-0) are still popular as 93% of the respondents use them using since they are easy to use, are readily available and have immediate effect on the growth of plants. Majority of the respondents (73%) were regularly spraying commercial pesticides once a month, such as Tamaron, Cymbush, and Malathion while the rest used crushed pepper mixed in water and lemon grass as organic pesticides sprayed monthly. Contrary to the fact that 74% of the growers favor the use of organic fertilizers such as cow, hog, and carabao manures, however, 16% are actually using these. It is recommended that a strong and vigorous campaign on awareness program should be undertaken by concerned agencies on the long-term benefits of using organic fertilizers for the sake of well-being and the environment.

 

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