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INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study

Tomatoes are widely used around the Philippine country. Tomatoes have greatly

influenced our daily lives with its different uses Tomatoes give different taste on different

delicacies; depending on how it is used or cooked. Either ways, tomatoes can be eaten

raw or cooked.

Tomatoes are healthy; that's why it is always been a part of Pilipino's daily diet.

Tomatoes are often put on salads, sauces and beverages. Mexico is known for making

delicious salads because tomatoes originated there.

Tomatoes have a really big part of Philippine's country and also in the Pilipino's

daily lives. It have been cultivated for many years and until today, tomatoes are still

productive.

Tomatoes are not only used in agriculture, but also in beauty care products; such

as a moisturizing ingredient. Tomatoes have been and always will be a part of the

Philippine agriculture. As constituents of the Philippines, these are the reasons why the

researchers chose this study.

B. Statement of Problem

The researchers will investigate the growth rate of different varieties of tomato

(Solanum lycopersicum). Specifically this study would answer these questions:

1. How long will it take to produce tomatoes of different varieties?

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2. Which of these varieties will have faster growth rate?

3. What are the possible causes of having the faster/slower period of growth from

each variety?

C. Statement of the Hypothesis

The hybrid-type tomato will have slower growth rate and the ordinary breed will

have faster growth period.

D. Significance of the Study

Tomato, as one of the common ingredients in cooking used by the country of

Philippines, plays a big role in continuously showcasing the nature and skills of Pilipinos

in serving great dishes. Its abundant production in this country is just a small percent of

uses Philippines are needing to supply the whole country. Thus, knowing which variety

will have a faster growth rate adds up to the Philippines tomato production rate.

Higher production rate of the plant will therefore support the wider aim of

Philippines which is to supply also neighbouring countries the healthy plant of Tomato.

E. Scope and Limitations

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This study will focus on the varieties of tomatoes in the set-up. Since, the

researchers will use an ordinary breed of tomato and a hybrid tomato, the growth of the

plants will be thoroughly observed. During the experiment, proper soil structure and

proper amount of fertilizer and water will be used on the plants. In the latter part will

determine which type of tomato has the fastest growth. The study will be done from July

2013-August 2013 in the locality of Pangpang, Sorsogon City. This study will only be

involving the varieties of tomatoes during and after the experiment.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND RELATED STUDIES

Tomato is globally cultivated for its fleshy fruits and known as protective food

because of its special nutritive value and its wide spread production. It is the worlds

largest vegetable crop after potato and it tops the list of canned vegetables. Tomatoes are

eaten directly as raw vegetable or consumed in a variety of processed products like

catsup, sauce, juice, soup, paste, etc. It is a rich source of vitamin A and C, and also

contains minerals like iron, phosphorus (Kalloo, 1991).

Furthermore tomato is the richest source of nutrients, dietary fibers antioxidant

like lycopene and beta-carotene, the compounds that protect cells from cancer (Hobson,

1993). Tomato has a short generation time of about three to four months. It is well fitted

in different cropping systems of cereals grains, pulses and oilseeds. Hence, it is the most

widely grown solanaceous vegetable crops grown worldwide under outdoor and indoor

conditions.

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METHODOLOGY

Materials and Equipment

Seeds of tomatoes (hybrid & ordinary breed) Fertilizer Space/Lot for planting Loam Soil Water Gloves Shovel

General Procedure

The researchers will prepare the materials for the experiment. The proponents will

test the seeds if they are perfect for planting by placing the seeds in different containers

with water. One for the ordinary breed and one for the hybrid. All seeds that will sink are

best for planting and the seeds that will float will be discarded. The researchers will

proceed to the garden for planting wherein each seeds will be placed with equal spaces,

two rows for hybrid and two rows for the ordinary breed to conserve space. All seeds will

be planted at the same time and will be cultured until the plants are ready for harvesting.

Fertilizers will also be used by the researchers and the growth rate will be observed. The

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speed of the growth of the plants will be measured by the researchers for the entire

experiment to test which breed of tomato is best for culturing and exporting. If the plants

will bear fruits, it will be harvested and sold.

A. Data Gathering Procedure

The data to be gathered will mainly focus on:

1. The fastest breed to grow and bear fruits

2. The number of fruit per breed

3. The comparison between the fruits of each breed

4. The number of fruits sold

B. Duration and Schedule of Activities

WEEKS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8etc.

A___

B___________________________________________________

C________

Legend:

A- Preparation of seeds and plots

B- Planting and cultivating

C- Harvesting and Selling

C. Budget Proposal

MATERIALS PRICE

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Ordinary tomato seeds 10 php

Hybrid tomato seeds 50 php

Sorsogon National High School

Sorsogon City

Growth of Different Varieties of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

Proponents:

Felix P. Aurelio Jr.

Gabriel U. Dealca

John Emil L. Maristela

III-Palladium

Mrs. Joy D. Guarin

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Biotechnology Adviser

SY 2012-2013