GROUP 4 PLANTAENEW

ARENAL, JOHN PATRICK A.

PANOPIO, JOHN MICHAEL T.

ROLLO, RADISSON B.

CORDERO, HANNAH SHERIZ M.

CRUZAT, APRILRICH C.

DE PADUA, ALLIAH ANN S.

DE VILLA, REIJ T.

GARCIA, PRINCESS ASHLEE G.

GONDA, HANNA LEE R.

ILAO, LEIRA MERIEL D.

 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

A. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Problems such as agriculture and climate change are the main reasons of

pursuing this research. Even if the Philippines is primarily an agricultural country, we

have not done anything to cultivate this sector.

We have been blessed with different kinds of bodies of water, lands that are lush

and fertile, and a climate that is favorable in growing various kinds of high valued crops

and raising livestock, poultry and other farm animals.

Due to economic industrialization, this industry has been challenged. Our

priorities have changed almost forgetting our fundamental need for survival. And also,

us human are just sitting in a place and not thinking about how important our Mother

Nature is. Even there are people who are assigned in producing the things that our body

needs the most, let us remember that they also need our help because cooperation is

one of the main key for achieving a better society.

Agriculture is dying. Agricultural land is being developed into industrial areas,

shopping malls and subdivisions. Many crops and fields were not able to plant with and

plants were not able to grow. Every year, the crops being harvested are getting lesser.

They also include loss of soil fertility. This is a common problem as most farmers

plant one crop continuously without rotation. This can be overcome by rotating crops,

for example growing onions or melons, pepper or eggplant after tomatoes and the use

of both organic and inorganic fertilizers to replenish soil fertility. Greenhouses get

contaminated by people visiting the structures or by use of infected planting material,

water and farm tools. Have a food bath at the entry.

 Next problem is lack of quality water sources which many parts of the country

are deficient of good water sources and rivers or boreholes may also be absent. In

addition, available water could be saline, chlorinated or contaminated with diseases like

bacterial will, hence it is of poor quality.

Sunlight, temperature and rainfall are the main drivers of crop production; hence,

agriculture is directly affected by climate change. Combating climate change is one of

the biggest encounters facing humanity in the 21st century. The Intergovernmental

Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) foresees that throughout the century climate change

impacts the slowing down of economic growth, make poverty reduction more difficult,

further erode food security, and prolong existing poverty traps and create new ones.

Greenhouse technology has come a long way since the time of Ancient Romans,

but the concept—an enclosed structure providing a special environment for plants is

essentially the same today. Gardeners used these structures to protect plants from heat

or cold, to extend a plant’s growing season or to foster non-native plants

All aspects of food security are potentially affected by climate change, including

food access, utilization and price stability. It is one of the reasons that the number of the

crops being harvested is lesser.

The importance of a faster food production should be given much attention to

lessen the hassle. And to prevent people in doing bad habits to satisfy their needs.

This is why the researchers aim to construct a miniature greenhouse of

herbarium entitled PLANTAENEW to help the plants grow faster than usual and the

people who are not able to buy due to their state of life.

B. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

1. GENERAL OBJECTIVE

a. To make a device that can make the growth faster than usual.
2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

a. To make a device that can be used whatever the climate is.

b. To enhance our creative thinking in terms of making this device

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

There are so many problems that we are facing today just like problems about

plants. Many farmers fail to get good profits from greenhouse crops because they

cannot manage the two important factors that determine plant growth and productivity.

Contaminated water is common in areas where farmers in sources of water plant

crops like potatoes, tomatoes and water flowing downstream is collected by farmers for

greenhouse farming. On the other side, the benefits of greenhouse technology, most

farmers face numerous challenges.

They include temperature and humidity. Greenhouse temperatures below 13

degrees Celsius and above 30 degrees Celsius in the case of dry air or higher than 30

to 35 degrees Celsius in cases of high air humidity affect growth and productivity of

most crops. Humidity in the greenhouse should, therefore, be regulated by ensuring

adequate ventilation, maintaining high temperatures at night, using plastic mulching on

planting beds and avoid wetting of the greenhouse floor.

Contaminated water is common in areas where farmers in sources of water plant

crops like potatoes, tomatoes and water flowing downstream is collected by farmers for

greenhouse farming. This introduces bacterial wilt in greenhouse tomato.

Also the pests and disease which the management of insect pests and diseases

is the biggest challenge in greenhouse farming. This depends on the type of the crops

that are planted. However, generally, pathogens and insects can be established in a

greenhouse very fast. They are very difficult if not impossible to get rid of effectively. For

greenhouses that are covered with plastic, the use of ultraviolet-absorbing plastics can
reduce insect problems. Not only farmers are experiencing this kind of problem but also

the people who loves to plant and a nature lover.

The purpose of this study is therefore to make it easier to produce plants at

home. A greenhouse makes it possible to replicate a different climate and consequently

grow plants that would not typically grow in the area.

COMMUNITY

This study will help the community to minimize the problem about inflation

because instead of buying crops from the market people can plant their own this will be

cheaper which will be very beneficial to the people. This will also serve as their business

partner in agriculture because it produce crops that can be sold to the market.

FARMERS

PLANTAENEW can help our farmers in terms of planting. It will easy for our

farmers to plant and harvest in a mini greenhouse. If there is no place that can plant

seeds, farmers can use this type of greenhouse.

Farmers will not get tired because there is an automatic sprinkler which will

water their plants every day. Also, farmers can plant any kinds of seeds in this mini

greenhouse. There is also a solar panel that will warm and provide a nutrients and light

for our growing plants which is very useful for our farmers.

This PLANTAENEW is made to provide a recreational small area not just only for

farmers but also for all which is very useful to everyone.

FUTURE RESEARCHERS

The future researchers will have benefits to the outcome of the study. This study

may become one of their basis and it can be used as reference data in conducting new

researches or in testing the validity of related findings.

D. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Nowadays, many of us particularly the persons with disabilities (PWD's) who

loves to plant are having a hard time in planting so that we conduct a study entitled

PLANTAENEW as the improve miniature of herbarium.

A device that can use whatever the weather is. With this production, you don't

have to worry about the bad weather since it can be placed inside or outside of your

house.

Like the other greenhouse technologies, it can also give the plants' basic needs,

have a high quality produce, protect the plants from insects, diseases and grow variety

of plants but faster than usual.

This study will help us to determine its effectiveness as the product that can grow

plants as soon as possible.

Specifically, it also sought to answer the following questions:

1. Is it possible to develop a device that will help increase the production of cayenne

pepper?

2. What is the significance of PLANTAENEW in terms of:

a. Importance and Usability

b. Power Consumption

3. How long will it take for this kind of herbarium to grow cayenne pepper?

4. Is there a significant difference between the use of PLANTAENEW in growing

cayenne pepper compared the natural way?

E. HYPOTHESIS

In accordance to the problems stated above, here are the researchers

hypothesis about the topic:

Ho 1 There is a significant difference between growing cayenne pepper in

PLANTAENEW compared to the natural way.

F. SCOPE AND LIMITATION

Our investigatory project covers the process of how improvised PLANTAENEW

can really grow cayenne pepper faster than usual. It also covers the aspect of how can

materials like plywood, wood and solar panel be effective for us to make efficient

miniature greenhouse. We compared the natural way are studying about this topic for

almost 4 months and this really proved a lot of things and answered many questions in

our minds.

The only limitation is that the researchers haven't think about planting ornamental

plants in this kind of herbarium. Our main objective is to know and evaluate the

effectiveness of the investigated and experimented PLANTAENEW.

MATERIALS

The following terms used in this study are defined for better indulgent of the

readers.

1. PLYWOOD

According to Wade Shaddy (2018) plywood is among the strongest of all building

materials. The strength is a result of individual grain layers placed perpendicular to each

other bounded with glue under high pressure in the manufacturing process. This makes

plywood virtually split-proof. Other properties that can add strength to plywood are type

of glue species and thickness.

2. WOOD

According to Chris Woodford there's plenty of it, it's relatively cheap (or even

free), it's environmentally friendly, it looks great, it's warm and cozy, it's super-strong, it

lasts hundreds or even thousands of years, and you can use it for everything from
building bridges to making paper or heating your home. It's wood and it's quite possibly

the most useful and versatile material on the planet, with many thousands of different

uses. You often hear people grumbling about money and all kinds of other things that

"don't grow on trees"; the great thing about wood is that it does grow on trees or, more

specifically, in their trunks and branches.

3. SPRINKLERS

It is proposed by Corey M. Mackenzie that garden sprinklers provide a way to

water your lawn and garden with very little effort. Most sprinklers are easy to operate.

You just hook them up to a hose and turn on the faucet. Sprinklers are sold in a large

selection of styles and prices. Some are designed to shoot water higher into the air, and

over a longer distance than others. Whatever your landscape's particular needs,

however, you should be able to find a sprinkler to match.

4. HUMUS SOIL

According to Robert Pavlis (2013) humus has a negative charge which means

that many of the nutrients plants require stick to humus, including ammonium (source of

nitrogen), calcium, magnesium and phosphorous to name a few. The humus sponge

holds onto these nutrients and prevents rain from washing them away. When a plant

root comes in contact with it, the plant root is able to remove the nutrients from the

humus sponge. The process is a bit more complicated than this, but you can think of

humus as being a slow release source of fertilizer for your plants.Perhaps the most

important reason for having humus is that it is responsible for aggregation. Aggregation

is what makes soil loose and very friable, improving the structure of soil. Better soil

structure found in humus rich soil makes it easier for plant roots to grow by providing

them with better access to nutrients, water and most importantly oxygen.
5. CLEAR POLYCARBONATE

Posted by Tony Rogers (2015) polycarbonate plastics are a naturally

transparent amorphous thermoplastic. Although they are made commercially available

in a variety of colors (perhaps translucent and perhaps not), the raw material allows for

the internal transmission of light nearly in the same capacity as glass. Polycarbonate

polymers are used to produce a variety of materials and are particularly useful when

impact resistance and/or transparency are a product requirement (e.g. in bullet-proof

glass). PC is commonly used for plastic lenses in eyewear, in medical devices,

automotive components, protective gear, greenhouses, Digital Disks (CDs, DVDs, and

Blu-ray), and exterior lighting fixtures. Polycarbonate also has very good heat resistance

and can be combined with flame retardant materials without significant material

degradation. Polycarbonate plastics are engineering plastics in that they are typically

used for more capable, robust materials such as in impact resistant “glass-like”

surfaces. Tony Rogers (2015)

6. HINGE

According to Rochester Hills, MI (2018) butt hinges are generally 6 inches in

length or shorter. Butt Hinges are most commonly used on doors, fabricated panels, etc.

It is a hinge with two rectangular metal plates with screw holes joined by either a pin or

rod. Butt Hinges are most commonly used in multiples, three or fours. Most Butt Hinges

found in the U.S. are made of steel, although Butt Hinges for exterior doors are often

made of brass, stainless steel, or aluminum to prevent corrosion.

7. SCREW

It is said by Kristal Miller that screws come in a variety of materials such as

brass, stainless steel, nylon, aluminum, copper, titanium and ceramic. Screw driving

shapes, which are located on the head of the screw, are used to determine the tools

needed to tighten or loosen the screw. The thread of screws play an important part of

their function and each type of screw has a variety of uses.

8. HANDLE

: According to the dictionary a handle is part of a thing made specifically to

be grasped or held by the hand, which may be held, seized, grasped, or taken advantag

e of in effecting a purpose.

9. CHARCOAL

According to Jennifer Huizen (2018)Activated charcoal is not the same

substance as that found in charcoal bricks or burnt pieces of food. The manufacture of

activated charcoal makes it extremely adsorbent, allowing it to bind to molecules, ions,

or atoms. In this way, it removes these from dissolved substances. Making activated

charcoal involves heating carbon-rich materials, such as wood, peat, coconut shells, or

sawdust, to very high temperatures.

10. CHICKEN MANURE

It is said by Heather Rhoades (2018) that chicken manure fertilizer is very high in

nitrogen and also contains a good amount of potassium and phosphorus. The high

nitrogen and balanced nutrients is the reason that chicken manure compost is the best

kind of manure to use. But the high nitrogen in the chicken manure is dangerous to

plants if the manure has not been properly composted. Raw chicken manure fertilizer

can burn, and even kill plants. Composting chicken manure mellows the nitrogen and

makes the manure suitable for the garden.

11. PVC PIPE

It is said by Brenda Jones that PVC is extremely strong under pressure and will

not rust when exposed to moisture. As it is crush-resistant, lightweight and comes in

many different lengths, it has become the number one choice for contract plumbers and

homeowners alike. Unlike copper tubing, PVC will not corrode and will last for many

years and requires only a cut and some glue to replace. Having a sprinkler system

saves time and money. With PVC you can install your own sprinkler system and can
even create a sprinkler system that you can take with you if you move. A complete

above-ground system can be put together in just a few hours, and the cost is minimal.

The biggest expense will be the sprinkler heads. Another great fact is that sprinkler

systems help to save water which, over time, will save you hundreds in water bills.

12. EXHAUST FAN

According to the page of doityourself, exhaust fans are not only used to provide

cooler air, but also to eliminate humidity. These features are specially present in

bathrooms where a lot of water is released. An exhaust fan will to absorb the moisture

in the atmosphere within the room and as a result one will benefit from a reduction in

problems such as mold and it’s resultant negative effects.

 CHAPTER II

RELATED LITERATURE

According to Matthew (2017) a mini greenhouse is a great addition to any

garden, with the extra protection of growing under glass allowing a much wider variety

of plants to be raised, and the growing season to be greatly extended. A mini

greenhouse also gives so much more control over your garden, allowing you to over-

winter your favorite plants, grow from seed and take cuttings; so in this guide to Mini

greenhouse growing, we will consider a number of important aspects such as what you

can grow, what to look for in a mini greenhouse and siting. He also said that planting in

mini greenhouse is a most satisfying and relaxing hobby, providing plenty of enjoyment

without the full scale commitment of a large greenhouse.

The purpose of a greenhouse according to the ProFlower (2016) is to shield

crops from excess cold or heat and unwanted pests. It is also possible to grow certain

types of crops year round, and fruits, tobacco plants, vegetables, and flowers are what a

greenhouse most commonly grows. High-altitude countries are where greenhouses are

most common; this has to do with concerns related to maintaining a viable food supply.

There are advantages in using greenhouse in planting and growing crops.

According to Guest Author (2017) planting in any weather is possible. Keeping up a

garden in bad weather can be difficult. But with a greenhouse, you don’t have to worry

about this since everything is covered. Even if it’s pouring rain outside, you can garden

and keep dry. It also serves protection from pests and predators. Pests and predators

like moles, deer and squirrels can be easily kept out. pests, like certain rodents, can be

kept out with the addition of traps and screens. Strong greenhouse plastic can be

purchased from online retailers, which can make the process much easier.
 Amy Rodriguez (2018) further described that a greenhouse is possible for

almost any property. Although working in an outdoor garden allows you to soak in the

sun, many prefer the controlled indoor environment greenhouses provide. You are still

productive in the garden on a surprise rainy day. And, plants tend to grow better in

greenhouses compared to outdoors. She also adds that outdoor temperature swings

range widely between day and night. Plants subjected to extreme cold and heat across

a 24-hour period do not grow as well as greenhouse plants and stressed plants become

stunted over time. The enclosed indoor space greenhouses provide is typically

temperature-controlled with heaters and air ventilation for specific plant species, such

as food crops. By following each plant species' temperature preferences, foliage,

flowers and fruit flourish throughout the controlled space.

Controlling indoor air movement provides the greenhouse plants with a constant

supply of carbon dioxide, which they need for sugar production. Although outdoor plants

have sufficient carbon dioxide levels, strategically placed horizontal fans throughout a

greenhouse allows air to press closer to the foliage for peak photosynthesis action. The

concentrated carbon dioxide results in larger leaves, stronger plant stems and possible

early flowering and fruiting. However, air movement must be coupled with proper

ventilation. Closing off the greenhouse to outside air circulation lowers indoor carbon

dioxide levels because the plants use the gas quickly while transferring oxygen to the

air in exchange.

Plant foliage transpiration relies on a constant supply of moisture from both the

roots and surrounding atmosphere for peak growth. Dry, outdoor conditions force plants

to rely solely on soil moisture, which can cause water stress, especially if the roots are

in drought conditions. Stunted growth and reduced resistance to pests and diseases

occur when dry conditions stay constant for an outdoor plant. But greenhouses with

humidity controls keep the air moist for peak plant growth. Reducing water stress by

watering the roots and providing a humid environment allows each plant to concentrate

its energy on fruiting and flowering.

Based on Ryan Rama (2017) Cayenne peppers are a type of chili pepper. They belong

to the nightshade family of flowering plants and are closely related to bell peppers and

jalapeños. Cayenne peppers are a popular spice used in many different regional styles

of cooking, they have been used medicinally for thousands of years. He also insisted

that these peppers boast an impressive nutrition profile, which includes a variety of

antioxidants that are beneficial for your health. Cayenne peppers are generally

recognized as safe to eat.

Based on his research, one tablespoon (5 grams) of cayenne pepper contains 17

calories, 1 gram of carbs, 3 grams of fiber, 1.4 grams of protein, 0.6 grams of vitamin a,

44% of RDI Vitamin E, 8% of RDI Vitamin C, 7% of RDI Vitamin B6, 6% of RDI Vitamin

K, 5% of RDI Manganese, 5% of RDI Potassium, and 3% of RDI Riboflavin

It also stated the Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne peppers, is what

gives them their medicinal properties. It also gives them their hot taste. In fact, how hot

a cayenne pepper is depends on its capsaicin content. The more capsaicin it contains,

the hotter it is. He also gives the benefits of the cayenne pepper. First, it may boost your

metabolism. The capsaicin in cayenne peppers may help boost your metabolism.

However, its effect is small and you may build up a tolerance. It also helps to reduce

hunger. May lower Blood Pressure. Cayenne peppers may help improve your digestive

health and reduce your risk of stomach ulcer. Cayenne pepper has powerful pain relief

properties. It relieves pain by reducing the amount of substance that your body

produces. And the last and most important it may reduce Cancer Risk. Capsaicin has

shown promise in cancer research, although human studies are needed before any

conclusions can be made.

 According to T. Mantere, T. Harju and J.T. Alanter (2007) they started a project

to investigate the use of LED lighting in greenhouses. They started to discuss

cooperation with the MARTENS Garden Foundation, and in those discussions it

became clear that LED lighting would be most useful as the interim lighting when

growing greenhouse cayenne peppers. Currently hot discharge lamps are used

between tomato lines, there would be clear benefits if those could be exchanged to the

hang curtains of relatively cold LED lights. The second thing they agreed was it would

nice if they have prototype of the LED greenhouse for experiment with the cultivation of

plants, the prototype should be so small that they could carry it and present it at the

exhibitions. They decided that they would build a mini-size prototype and present it at

the agricultural exhibitions. The two men mini-size LED lighted greenhouse is 126 cm

wide and the diameter is 36 cm, the efficient size is only 110 cm, since the ends take 16

cm of, and the distance between floor and LED plates are 28 cm, and the actual plant is

even closer to LED plates. So, this prototype can only be used to grow plants until some

20 cm tall, after that they must be removed and plant to another location.

Greenhouse technology promises possibilities for ameliorating food insecurity,

especially in regions where food scarcity, lack of crop diversity, limitations 10 growing

seasons and poor nutrition predominate (Chandra 2002: 225; Stigter 2010). A

technology that can be made from local materials, if designed properly, greenhouses

are relatively inexpensive to manufacture and maintain. Funhennore, greenhouse

production is conducive to the growth of specially cash crops in places where

marketing, tmnspon, and local knowledge allow. In regions suffering from water scarcity,

though, greenhouses may not be appropriate food security solutions, since they tend to

use more water than more traditional agricultural techniques (Zhang et al 2008: 20, 29).

As with any other technology, the success of greenhouse projects depends, not only on

the efficacy of the technology itself, but on provider-client relations: the mode of

implementation as well as responses of villagers to the people and technologies

promulgated (Giacomelli et al 2008; Rogers 1995: 12.14). The social aspects of

technological innovation are often overlooked when development programs are

proposed, while the deleterious impacls of this blind·spot are unmistakable in the

disappointing outcomes.

Water Sprinklers, LED light and chicken manure are used to help in the growth of

plants. Water sprinklers will be used in watering the plants with the help of a water tank

installed in our product. The LED Light will be used to provide artificial sunlight for the

plants. LED Light produces only the wavelength most utilized by plants specifically blue

and red wavelengths. (Danny Lipford 2018). The chicken manure will be used as the

natural fertilizer. Chicken manure has very high nitrogen and contains a good amount of

potassium and phosphorus. (Heather Rhoades 2018).

Furthermore, according to Laura Reynolds (2018) every week the basic fan-only

ventilation units can use as little as about 6 watts, for highly efficient models, while

many standard units often use around 60 watts or more. In general, electricity usage is

related to airflow, measured in cubic feet per minute (cfm) and the fan's energy-

efficiency.

Also, according to Melissa McCollister (2015) the proper ventilation is imperative

for a greenhouse to function properly. The ventilation system of a greenhouse provides

fresh air to the plants (CO2), helps to control temperature and humidity, and reduces

the likelihood of disease. Greenhouses are generally enclosed structures that will not

ventilate entirely on their own. In order to ensure that proper ventilation in the

greenhouse is achieved, gardeners must install either a passive or powered ventilation

system. She also posted that a powered ventilation system for a greenhouse is a

ventilation system with a powered fan and intake vents. The cubic feet of the

greenhouse space will be the determining factor for sizing a fan system. The minimum

goal is to get the cubic volume of air turned over in less than two minutes. In many

cases, a fan will be sized to turn over the air in less than one minute. A quick turnover

makes it much easier to control temperature and/or humidity, keeping the greenhouse

about 10 degrees cooler than a passive cooling system. The fan should be installed on
the top section of the wall opposite of the intake vents and screen door. In other words,

the intake vents should be installed on the same wall as the door and the fan should be

installed on the top of the opposite wall. This ensures that the fresh air entering the

greenhouse travels across the greenhouse before being evacuated. Powered ventilation

systems are usually set up with a thermostatic control that will turn on the fan when the

set-point temperature is reached. The intake vents are synced with the fan so they will

open at the same time the fan is activated. In order to maintain the highest level of

performance, the thermostat sensor should be placed at plant height.

 CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH DESIGN

PLANTAENEW Set-Up

Safety Precautions

While making the product the researchers ensure the safety throughout

the process. A Science teacher and parents guided the researchers while performing

the research and experiment. The study was conducted at Bauan Technical High

School.

PLANTAENEW

PLANTAENEW is a transparent rectangular herbarium used for planting and

raising plants indoors or outdoors. It is not only used for experiments but also an

effective product.

Inside the PLANTAENEW are rocks, loam soil, charcoal, chicken manure,

sprinkler, solar panel with LED light, exhaust fan, the plant itself.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum ‘Cayenne’) or also known as guinea spice,

cow horn peppers, aleva or bird peppers, but are more commonly referred to as red

pepper in its powdered form and used to flavor food in a variety of cuisines and

medicinally. They are very delicate and react badly to overly hot or cold weather. Sow

the seeds in light, well-drained soil medium and keep in a sunny location at a

temperature of at least 60° F. (16° C) until the seeds sprout in 16-20 days. (Amy Grant

2018)
AIR REGULATOR

Exhaust will be installed to control the humidity and the heat inside the product.

The primary purpose for having an exhaust fan is to remove the moisture out of the

bathroom. These fans help to control and eliminate bathroom odors. Exhaust fans work

by sucking hot or humid air out of a small, localized area, allowing fresh air to enter from

elsewhere (perhaps a doorway or vent) in order to replace it. The warm air that’s drawn

out using an exhaust fan is then pulled through a ducting system and expelled outside.

(Stewart Unsdorfer 2018).

TEMPERATURE

Wall thermometer is a device that can determine the temperature inside our

product. The temperature inside our product should be 60° F (Fahrenheit). (Amy Grant

2018)

GROWTH OF PLANTS

Water Sprinklers, LED light and chicken manure are used to help in the growth of

plants. Water sprinklers will be used in watering the plants with the help of a water tank

installed in our product. The LED Light will be used to provide artificial sunlight for the

plants. LED Light produces only the wavelength most utilized by plants specifically blue

and red wavelengths. (Danny Lipford 2018). The chicken manure will be used as the

natural fertilizer. Chicken manure has very high nitrogen and contains a good amount of

potassium and phosphorus. (Heather Rhoades 2018).

SOURCE OF ENERGY

Solar Panel will be used as a source of solar energy to make the LED lights

work. Solar panels are those devices which are used to absorb the sun's rays and

convert them into electricity or heat. A solar panel is actually a collection of solar (or

photovoltaic) cells, which can be used to generate electricity through photovoltaic effect.
These cells are arranged in a grid-like pattern on the surface of solar panels. (Bennett,

Coleman & Co. Ltd. 2018)

RESEARCH DESIGN

The flow chart below shows the procedures to construct and test the

PLANTAENEW.

Plantaenew:

Construction Preparation of
of the Experimental
Plantaenew.

Measuring the Experimentation

Parameters: of the
Temperature
DEVICE SET-UP
Product
and Length
Construction of
of the Plantaenew

Time

Plantaenew Set-Up
Analysis of
Result
Safety Precautions
DEVICE SET-UP

CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLANTAENEW

The bottom of the rectangular plant box is a layer of wood, plywood and aluminum. The

polycarbonate will serve as the walls of the PLANTAENEW. The solar panel with LED

lights will be installed at the wall of the product. The Exhaust fan will be put at the walls

for it to control the humidity inside the product. Sprinklers will be connected to the PVC

pipe which is connected to the water tank that will provide water for the product. The

gravel will be put at the bottom of the product. After that is the charcoal with the loam

soil above it. The chicken manure will be put after the sprouts grow to help in the growth

of plants.

VENTILATION SET-UP

To create the Ventilation System of the Plantaenew, the researchers used an exhaust

fan to lessen heat inside the product. The exhaust fan will also be connected to the

battery.

WATER SYSTEM SET-UP

To prepare the Water System, we attached sprinklers on the PVC pipe and put it at the

roof of the product. The PVC pipe is connected to the water tank which is the source of

water.
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Figure 3.1: Set-Up diagram of the Plantaenew- Ventilation

Water
Tank

Sprinkler Sprinkler Sprinkler Sprinkler

1 2 3 4

Figure 3.2:Set-Up diagram of the PLANTAENEW-Water System

 Solar
Panel

Figure 3.3:Set-Up diagram of the PLANTAENEW-Source of Energy

 CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Based on the analysis, the following results were obtained:

1. Develop a device that will help increase the production of Cayenne Pepper

According to further researches, the researchers found out that it is possible to

grow cayenne pepper in this device which is named PLANTAENEW. It is because the

purposed of greenhouse is to shield crops specifically the cayenne pepper from excess

cold or heat and unwanted pests. It is also possible to grow cayenne pepper year round

according to ProFlower (2016).

The study of Guest Author (2017) revealed that planting in any weather is

possible because of this device named PLANTAENEW. Keeping up a garden in bad

weather can be difficult. But with a PLANTAENEW, you don’t have to worry about this

since everything is covered. Even if it’s pouring rain outside, you can garden and keep

dry. It also serves protection from pests and predators. Due to this research, we may

conclude that it is now better and will help increase the production of cayenne pepper in

our country.

2. Significance of PLANTAENEW

A. Importance and Usability

According to study of Matthew (2017), a mini greenhouse is a great addition to any

garden, with the extra protection of growing under glass allowing a much wider variety

of plants to be raised, and the growing season to be greatly extended. A mini

greenhouse also gives so much more control over your garden, allowing you to over-

winter your favorite plants, grow from seed and take cuttings; so in this guide to mini

greenhouse growing, we will consider a number of important aspects such as what you

can grow, what to look for in a mini greenhouse and siting.

 According to Guest Author (2017), there are advantages in using greenhouse in

planting in any weather and growing crops. Keeping up a garden in bad weather can be

difficult. But with the greenhouse, you don’t have to worry about this since everything is

covered. Even if it’s pouring rain outside, you can garden and keep dry. It also serves

protection from pests and predators.

B. Power Consumption

TABLE 1

GRAPH OF POWER CONSUMPTION

0
0 60W 120W 180W

Figure 4.1:Power Consumption

The graph above revealed that further more, according to Laura Reynolds (2018)
1
every week the basic fan-only ventilation units can use as little as about 6 watts, for

highly efficient models, while many standard units often use around 60 watts or more. In

general, electricity usage is related to airflow, measured in cubic feet per minute (cfm)

and the fan's energy-efficiency.

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3. Growth of Cayenne Pepper in Weeks

Table 2 shows the growth of Cayenne Pepper in inches in each week.

TABLE 2

WEEKS PLANTAENEW

1ST 1 1/8 in

2ND 2 1/4 in

3RD 2 1/2 in

Figure 4.2: Growth of Cayenne Pepper

The table above shows the data in growing cayenne pepper in using the

PLANTAENEW. It shows that the length of cayenne pepper every week is absolutely

getting high with the use of PLANTAENEW. We can see the effectiveness of our device

based on the table above.

4. Difference between PLANTAENEW and in NATURAL WAY.

Difference in terms of: PLANTAENEW NATURAL WAY

The cayenne pepper The cayenne pepper grows

already has a sprout in the in the NATURAL WAY in 7

Time of growth of cayenne PLANTAENEW in 4 days. days. It is the original range

pepper. It is faster than how a of the growth of cayenne

cayenne pepper originally pepper.

grows sprouts.

The PLANTAENEW can Growing cayenne pepper in

help the farmers and the natural way is hard

Help to the community community in food especially when the climate

and farmers. production because the change keeps on

cayenne pepper inside can happening. It can stop the

remain growing even if the growth of cayenne pepper

 weather changes due to because of changing

climate change. climates and then when the

climate is okay again, the

farmers/community will

have to plant from the start

again.

The table above shows the difference between using the PLANTAENEW in

planting cayenne pepper instead of planting it using the natural way. The speed of

growth is faster in the PLANTAENEW than in the Natural Way. It also shows the

difference between growing the cayenne pepper in the PLANTAENEW and in the

NATURAL WAY. In the product, as shown above, the cayenne pepper will not stop

growing even if the weather changes while in growing the cayenne pepper in the natural

way, the planting will stop due to the changing weather. It will lessen the crops

harvested each month that will lessen the food that the country produces. It clearly

shows that the product is effective in helping faster food production.

 CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SUMMARY

Findings

1. The study revealed that it is possible to develop a device to help in faster

production of Cayenne pepper. According to the research, it is possible to grow this

specific kind of plant in a device like a greenhouse.

2. The study revealed that a device like this important because it helps in growing

cayenne pepper faster than it grows in the natural way. It can be used by people easily

because it has specific features that help in reducing time and effort to help people in

doing other things while still using the product. The product has features that help in

growing plants with only a little assistance from the user. It also helps in power

consumption because there is the solar panel to help in producing more power to the

LED light.

3. The data revealed that cayenne pepper grows faster in the PLANTAENEW

than in the natural way. The length of the plant is longer when grown from the

PLANTAENEW than growing it using the natural way.

4. The study revealed that more plants tend to grow in greenhouses that

outdoors. Based from the research, it is possible that cayenne pepper will grow better

using the PLANTAENEW than in the natural way.

Conclusions

Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. The PLANTAENEW is an effective way in growing plants faster than usual. It

helps in growing more plants due to faster growth of cayenne pepper inside the product.
 2. There is significant difference in growing plants in the PLANTAENEW than in

the natural way. Cayenne pepper grows faster than usual in the PLANTAENEW. It is

due to continuous growth of the cayenne pepper inside the products even though the

weather changes.

3. It is fast to grow cayenne pepper in the PLANTAENEW because of controlled

humidity and temperature. The fixed temperature helps in growing cayenne pepper

faster inside the PLANTAENEW.

4. It helps people in being resourceful and creative in a way that helps others. It

also help in training someone to think outside their comfort zone and explore other

things like planting and helping in food production.

5. The PLANTAENEW will be a big aid in food production and an enormous

support to farmers and the community in sustaining the needs of some people.

Recommendations

Basing on the study and the conclusions, the researchers recommend the

following for future users of the research and for future evolving of the product:

1. Installing a battery for improving the source of power for the product to use.

2. Using a bigger and more durable wheel to be used in the product for easier

and better transportation.

3. Planting a different kind of plant/crop using the PLANTAENEW.

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