| Thesis Abstract |
<a href="RIOS, CYRINE E., RUBIA, CHRISTINE- GAY R., SALUDO, CRISSA-МНАЕ В., AND VIZMANOS, MARIELLE L., The Effect of Different Household Chemicals in The Seed Germination of Radish (Raphanus Sativus) Seed. Applied Research. Secondary Education Laboratory School, Cavite State University Rosario Campus, Rosario, Cavite. Adviser: Mrs. Marilou P. Luseco.<br/><br/>This study entitled, The Effect of Different Household Chemicals In The Germination Of Radish (Raphanus Sativus) Seed was conducted in Cavite State University, Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite from October to December 2013 to test the effect of toxicity of chemicals in the seed germination of radish.<br/><br/>In this study, the researchers aimed to determine the percentage of seed germination in different household chemicals such as bleach, fabric conditioner and toilet cleanser. Moreover, the purpose of the research is to determine if which household chemical is the most toxic through its effect on the germination of radish seeds.<br/><br/>The study attempted to show which household chemical is the most toxic affecting the seed germination of radish. This study can also be a source of information for those who will conduct further studies about the effects of different household chemicals in seed germination especially, the housewives, who use a lot of household cleaning products when they are pregnant or shortly after giving birth, may be increasing the risk of their developing child. Also, to the consumers, to provide them information on certain chemicals in cleaning products which may pose health hazards.<br/><br/>The materials used in the study were 10 radish seedling per treatment, 26 paper towels, 250 ml of tap water, 250 ml of fabric conditioner, 250 ml of bleach, 250 ml of toilet cleanser, 13 resealable plastic bags per replication and gloves. The materials were gathered at Waltermart, Imus, and SM Rosario. The laboratory equipment used were 13 beakers that were borrowed in the biology room of CvSU-R. Other materials were brought by the researchers.<br/><br/>Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was used in the study with three concentrations, four trials, and two replications. The treatments were replicated twice. The treatments were To (Control) T₁ (25% of Concentration and 75% of water), T2 (50% of Concentration and 50% of water), T3 (75% of Concentration and 25% of water), Ta (100% of Concentration).<br/><br/>In conducting the experiment, ten radish seeds were placed per paper towel which were moistened by the different treatments per concentration, and placed inside the plastic bag to germinate. The researchers observed the first and second replication everyday within five days. The data collected were tabulated and analyzed using mean, percentage and frequency counts.<br/><br/>Based on the experiment conducted, it is concluded that the percentage of radish seeds is affected by the toxicity of the household chemicals. The percentage germination for all the three household chemicals is zero which is indicative of their toxicity. The researchers recommend using other seeds to determine the toxicity of the chemicals.">RIOS, CYRINE E., RUBIA, CHRISTINE- GAY R., SALUDO, CRISSA-МНАЕ В., AND VIZMANOS, MARIELLE L., The Effect of Different Household Chemicals in The Seed Germination of Radish (Raphanus Sativus) Seed. Applied Research. Secondary Education Laboratory School, Cavite State University Rosario Campus, Rosario, Cavite. Adviser: Mrs. Marilou P. Luseco.<br/><br/>This study entitled, The Effect of Different Household Chemicals In The Germination Of Radish (Raphanus Sativus) Seed was conducted in Cavite State University, Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite from October to December 2013 to test the effect of toxicity of chemicals in the seed germination of radish.<br/><br/>In this study, the researchers aimed to determine the percentage of seed germination in different household chemicals such as bleach, fabric conditioner and toilet cleanser. Moreover, the purpose of the research is to determine if which household chemical is the most toxic through its effect on the germination of radish seeds.<br/><br/>The study attempted to show which household chemical is the most toxic affecting the seed germination of radish. This study can also be a source of information for those who will conduct further studies about the effects of different household chemicals in seed germination especially, the housewives, who use a lot of household cleaning products when they are pregnant or shortly after giving birth, may be increasing the risk of their developing child. Also, to the consumers, to provide them information on certain chemicals in cleaning products which may pose health hazards.<br/><br/>The materials used in the study were 10 radish seedling per treatment, 26 paper towels, 250 ml of tap water, 250 ml of fabric conditioner, 250 ml of bleach, 250 ml of toilet cleanser, 13 resealable plastic bags per replication and gloves. The materials were gathered at Waltermart, Imus, and SM Rosario. The laboratory equipment used were 13 beakers that were borrowed in the biology room of CvSU-R. Other materials were brought by the researchers.<br/><br/>Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was used in the study with three concentrations, four trials, and two replications. The treatments were replicated twice. The treatments were To (Control) T₁ (25% of Concentration and 75% of water), T2 (50% of Concentration and 50% of water), T3 (75% of Concentration and 25% of water), Ta (100% of Concentration).<br/><br/>In conducting the experiment, ten radish seeds were placed per paper towel which were moistened by the different treatments per concentration, and placed inside the plastic bag to germinate. The researchers observed the first and second replication everyday within five days. The data collected were tabulated and analyzed using mean, percentage and frequency counts.<br/><br/>Based on the experiment conducted, it is concluded that the percentage of radish seeds is affected by the toxicity of the household chemicals. The percentage germination for all the three household chemicals is zero which is indicative of their toxicity. The researchers recommend using other seeds to determine the toxicity of the chemicals.</a> |
