Effectiveness of Contaminants of Wood Ash as a Fertilizer on the Germination and Growth Rate of a Radish Seed

Overview

Objectives/Goals Have you ever planted a garden and wanted to produce fruits and vegetables at a faster rate? Many farmers spend countless dollars on fertilizers, hoping to accomplish this. I have found that wood ash produces a strong plant faster than the average store brought fertilizers. Methods/Materials The 1/4-cup of wood ash contaminated with pesticides was mixed with two cups of soil to produce a quick germination rate, as well as a long thick taproot. I contaminated two piles of wood chips one with pesticides and the other with gasoline. Then the wood chips were burned, and the ash was used as a fertilizer. I filtered out the large debris, and then two radish seeds were placed in each plant box and covered with their specific type of soil. Results Within 2.9 days, the seeds covered by the wood ash that was contaminated with a pesticide germinated. The plant was thicker and taller than the control group. Conclusions/Discussion This project contributes to the agricultural industry because it is efficient in the way it produces results quicker, and is cost effective. My original objective wasn't confirmed because the results didn't support my hypothesis.

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• CSEF 2008 Plant Biology · Entry S1708

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