EFFECT OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF ORGANIC

FERTILIZER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF

LOWLAND RICE NSIC RC 160 VARIETY PLUS
INDIGENOUS MICROORGANISM (IMO)
 
General objectives:

Generally, the study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different organic fertilizers plus Indigenous

microorganism (IMO) to the lowland 160 rice variety, specifically, the study aims:

Specific objectives:

1.To determine the effect of different organic fertilizers plus Indigenous Microorganism (IMO) on the

characteristics of rice NSIC RC 160 variety and yield components.

2.To identify which treatment will give the optimum yield of rice NSIC RC 160 variety as affected by

different organic fertilizer plus Indigenous Microorganism (IMO).

3.To evaluate the economic profitability of rice NSIC RC 160 variety as affected by different organic

fertilizer plus Indigenous Microorganism (IMO).

 MATERIALS AND METHODS
Materials
The materials used were seed (NSIC RC 160), fertilizer, Indigenous Microorganism (IMO),
sacks, sprayer, area, bolo, carabao, weighing scale, tape measure, molasses and record book.
Methodology
Location and Duration of the Study
The study was conducted at Purok 2, Kipalili, San isidro Davao del Norte from December
2018 to April 2019.

Soil Sampling and Analysis

Complete soil sample was taken initially from the area before land preparation using X
pattern. The soil sample was air dried for 7 days and brought to DA, Bureau of Soil Laboratory,
Davao City for the analysis and fertilizer recommendation.
 Table 1. Plant Height (cm) of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different Organic fertilizer plus Indigenous
microorganism.

Treatment Replication Treatment

  I II III Total Mean
T₁=RR of NPK 105.69 105.49 105.74 316.92 105.64

T₂= Vermicast + IMO 104.69 104.78 104.95 314.42 104.81

T₃= Pig manure + IMO 104.44 104.46 104.74 313.64 104.55

104.3 104.42 104.43 313.15 104.38

T₄= Chicken Manure + IMO

T₅= Vermicast + Pig Manure + Chicken 104.68 104.34 104.43 313.45 104.48
Manure + IMO  

C.V%=4.13%
Ns=not significant
 RESULT AND DISCUSSION

Plant height (cm)

Table 1 showed the mean of plant height of rice as applied by different organic fertilizer plus

Indigenous microorganism on the growth and yield of NSIC RC 160.

As presented by the data that the Treatment 1 obtained the highest mean of 105.64cm

followed by Treatment 2 with the mean of 104.81cm and Treatment 3 obtained the mean of

104.55cm and Treatment 5 with the mean of 104.48cm it was followed by Treatment 4 which

obtained the lowest mean of 104.38cm. The result indicates that using of different organic fertilizer

plus Indigenous microorganism greatly affects the plant height of rice.

The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed that there are not significant differences among

treatments.

The result are supported by the findings of Muhammad et al. (2008) and Sarker et al. (2004)

when stated that the increase in plant height is due to application of organic and chemical fertilizers.

Microbial action and improved physical condition of soil is due to nutrient availability from organic

sources which greatly affects the height of the plant.

 Table 2. Panicle length (cm) of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different Organic fertilizer plus Indigenous
microorganism.

Treatment Replication Treatment

  I II III Total Mean

T₁=RR of NPK 27.08 26.22 26.18 79.48 26.49

T₂= Vermicast + IMO 25.16 25.66 24.16 74.98 24.99

T₃= Pig manure + IMO 23.56 24.24 24.16 71.96 23.99

23.2 24.74 24.06 72 24.00

T₄= Chicken Manure + IMO

T₅= Vermicast + Pig Manure + Chicken Manure + IMO 25.64 25 26.06 76.7 25.57
 

C.V%=1.80%
Ns=not significant
Panicle Length
Table 2 shows the mean of panicle length as influenced by applying different organic fertilizer plus
Indigenous microorganism on the growth of NSIC RC160.

As presented by the data that the Treatment 1 obtained the highest mean of 26.49cm followed by

Treatment 5 with the mean of 25.57cm and Treatment 2 obtained the mean of 24.99cm and Treatment 4

with the mean of 24.00cm it was followed by Treatment 3 which obtained the lowest mean of 23.99cm. The

result indicates that using of different organic fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism greatly affects in the

length of panicle.

The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed that there are not significant differences among

treatments.

The results were accordance with those ideas reported by Salem (2006). Stated that application of

(FYM) such as chicken manure and pig manure along with nitrogen fertilizer significantly increased the

panicle length of rice.

Table 3. Number of tillers of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different Organic fertilizer plus
Indigenous microorganism

Treatment Replication Treatment

  I II III Total Mean

T₁=RR of NPK 24.2 24.4 24 72.6 24.2

T₂= Vermicast + IMO 23.8 23.6 23.2 70.6 23.53

T₃= Pig manure + IMO 23.6 23.6 23.4 70.6 23.53

23 22.8 23 68.8 22.93

T₄= Chicken Manure + IMO

T₅= Vermicast + Pig Manure + Chicken 23.4 23.6 23.8 70.8 23.6
Manure + IMO    

C.V%=1.91%
Ns=not significant
Number of Tillers
Table 3 shows the mean of Number of tillers as influenced by applying different organic fertilizer plus
Indigenous microorganism on the growth of NSIC RC160.

As presented by the data that the Treatment 1 obtained the highest mean of 24.2 followed by

Treatment 5 with the mean of 23.6, Treatment 2 and Treatment 3 obtained the same mean of 23.53 and

Treatment 4 which obtained the lowest mean of 22.93. The result indicates that using of different organic

fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism greatly affects in the length of panicle.

The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed that there are not significant differences among

treatments.

The result is in agreement with the statement of Mirza (2010) that number of tillers increase due to

application of combined organic fertilizers and chemical fertilizers. Organic sources offer more balanced

nutrition to plants which positively affect the number of tiller in plants Miller (2007.)
Table 4. Number of productive tillers of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different Organic
fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism.

Treatment Replication Treatment

  I II III Total Mean

T₁=RR of NPK 22.2 22.6 22.2 67 22.33

T₂= Vermicast + IMO 20.4 20.6 20 61 20.33

T₃= Pig manure + IMO 20.4 20.4 20.2 61 20.33

20.2 19 19.6 58.8 19.6

T₄= Chicken Manure + IMO

T₅= Vermicast + Pig Manure + Chicken 20.6 20 20.6 61.2 20.4

Manure + IMO    

C.V%=26.91%
Ns=not significant
Number of productive Tillers
Table 4 shows the mean of Number of productive tillers as influenced by applying different
organic fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism on the growth of NSIC RC160.

As presented by the data that the Treatment 1 obtained the highest mean of 22.33 followed by

Treatment 2 and Treatment 3 obtained the same mean of 20.33, Treatment 5 obtained with the

mean of 20.4 and Treatment 4 obtained the lowest mean of 19.6. The result indicates that using of

different organic fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism greatly affects in the length of panicle.

The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed that there are not significant differences among

treatments.
Miller (2007) and rakshit et al (2008) also reported similar result in rice. According to the
study, the maximum numbers of productive tiller were observed in all plants treated with combined
organic and chemical fertilizers.
Table 5. Number of non-productive tillers of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different Organic
fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism.

Treatment Replication Treatment

  I II III Total Mean

T₁=RR of NPK 2 1.8 1.8 5.6 1.87

T₂= Vermicast + IMO 3.4 3.2 3.2 9.8 3.27

T₃= Pig manure + IMO 3.2 3.2 3.2 9.6 3.2

2.8 3.8 3.2 9.8 3.27

T₄= Chicken Manure + IMO

T₅= Vermicast + Pig Manure + Chicken 2.8 3.6 3.2 9.6 3.2
Manure + IMO    

C.V%=25.99
Ns=not significant
Number of non-productive tiller
Table 5 shows the mean of non-productive tiller as influenced by applying different organic fertilizer plus
Indigenous microorganism on the growth of NSIC RC160.

As presented by the data that the Treatment 2 and Treatment 4 obtained the same highest mean of 3.27

followed by Treatment 5 and Treatment 3 with the same mean of 3.2 and Treatment 1 obtained the lowest

mean of 1.87. The result indicates that using of different organic fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism

greatly affects in the length of panicle.

The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed that there are not significant differences among treatments.

Tillering is an important trait for grain production and is thereby an important aspect in rice yield. Mirza et

al. (2010) reported increase in number of productive tillers in rice plants due to influence of different fertilizer

combinations. According to them more number of productive tillers per square meter might be due to the more

availability of nitrogen, which plays a vital role in cell division. Organic sources offer more balanced nutrition to

the plants, especially micro nutrients which positively affect number of productive tiller in plants (Miller, 2007).
Table 6. Weight of 1000 grains (g) of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different Organic fertilizer plus
Indigenous microorganism.
Treatment Replication Treatment

  I II III Total Mean

T₁=RR of NPK 26 27 27 80 26.67b

T₂= Vermicast + IMO 26 26 26 78 26.00b

T₃= Pig manure + IMO 27 26 26 79 26.33a

26 26 26 78 26.00a
T₄= Chicken Manure + IMO

T₅= Vermicast + Pig Manure + Chicken 26 26 26 78 26.00a

Manure + IMO    

C.V%=1.97%
**=highly significant
Weight of 1000 Grains (g)
Table 6 shows the mean of Weight of 1000 grains as influenced by applying different organic fertilizer
plus Indigenous microorganism on the growth of NSIC RC160.

As presented by the data that the Treatment 1 obtained the highest mean of 26.67 followed by

Treatment 3 with the mean of 26.33 and Treatment 2, Treatment 4, and Treatment 5 obtained the same

mean of 26.00. The result indicates that using of different organic fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism

greatly affects in the length of panicle.

26.8

26.6

26.4

26.2

26

25.8

25.6
T₁=RR of NPK
T₂= Vermicast + IMO
T₃= Pig manure + IMO
T₄= Chicken Manure + IMO
T₅= Vermicast + Pig Manure
+ Chicken Manure + IMO
The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed that there is a significant difference among treatments.

According to Samin (2011) plant and microorganism live symbiotically in natural environment.

Beneficial microorganisms such as IMO formulation produce nutrients, hormones and antibiotics in

small quantities and plant this is a positive implication that the usage of IMO increases the quality of

grain specifically on it weight.

Md. Amirul Alam (2017) also cited that The application of IMO can increased plant growth,

physiology and nutrient uptake of rice. IMO formulation is potentially to be used as bio-fertilizer and

bio-regulator also. It could be an approach to reduce environmental pollution due to excessive use of

chemical fertilizer in order to produce a safer staple food.

Yang et al. (2004) recorded that 1000-grain weight was increased by the application of chemical

fertilizer along with organic manure.

Table 7. Grain Yield (ton/ha) of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different Organic fertilizer
plus Indigenous microorganism.
Treatment Replication Treatment

  I II III Total Mean

T₁=RR of NPK 5.27 5.99 5.95 17.21 5.74

T₂= Vermicast + IMO 5.15 5.47 5.29 15.91 5.30

T₃= Pig manure + IMO 5.27 5.12 5.16 15.55 5.18

5.65 5.22 5.54 16.41 5.47

T₄= Chicken Manure + IMO

T₅= Vermicast + Pig Manure + Chicken 5.55 5.54 4.98 16.07 5.36
Manure + IMO    

C.V%=5.39%
**=highly significant
Grain Yield (tons/ha)
Table 7 shows the mean of Grain Yield as influenced by applying different organic fertilizer
plus Indigenous microorganism on the growth of NSIC RC160.

Data show that the Treatment 1 obtained the highest mean of 5.74 followed by Treatment 4

with the mean of 5.47 and Treatment 5 obtained the mean of 5.36 and Treatment 2 obtained the

mean of 5.30 followed by Treatment 3 which obtain the lowest mean of 5.18. The result indicates

that using of different organic fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism greatly affects in the length

of panicle.
5.8

5.7

5.6

5.5

5.4

5.3

5.2

5.1

4.9

4.8
T₁=RR of NPK T₂= Vermicast + IMO T₃= Pig manure + IMO T₄= Chicken Manure + IMO T₅= Vermicast + Pig Manure
+ Chicken Manure + IMO
The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed that there is a significant difference among

treatments. Treatment 5 is significantly different to all other treatments.

Vermicompost or any organic fertilizer not only increases yield of rice but can also substitute

chemical fertilizer to some extent (Sharma et al., 2008; Guera, 2010).

Increase in grain yield due to application of organic matter was observed by Ram et al.

(2000); Singh et al. (2001).

Sarwar et al. (2008); Ali et al. (2012) also claimed increased yields of rice with the use of

organic manures alone or in combination with chemical fertilizers.

 
 
Table 8. Cost and Return analysis as influenced by Application of different kinds of organic fertilizer on the growth
and yield of lowland rice NSIC RC 160 Variety Plus Indigenous Microorganism (IMO).

Treatment Yield Kg/ha Gross Income Production cost Net Income RPC (%)
(Php) (Php) (Php)

T₁=RR of NPK 5740 103, 320 50, 570 52, 750 104.31
T₂= Vermicast + IMO 5300 95, 400 48,080 48, 320 100.50

T₃= Pig manure + IMO 5180 93, 240 47, 080 46, 160 98.05

T₄= Chicken Manure + 5470 98,460 47, 880 50, 580 105.64

IMO

T₅= Vermicast + Pig 5360 96, 480 47, 620 48, 860 102.23
Manure + Chicken
Manure + IMO
Cost and Return Analysis

Table 8 show the cost and return of the application of different kinds of organic fertilizer on the

growth and yield of lowland rice NSIC RC 160 Variety Plus Indigenous Microorganism (IMO). The

Result showed that the highest percentage of return on Production cost (RPC) was obtained from the

treatment 4 RPC Value of 105. 64 %, treatment 1 with PRC value of 104. 31%, Treatment 5 RPC Value of

102. 23%, Treatment 2 RPC value of 100.50% and Treatment 3 obtained the lowest RPC value of 98.

05%

Result revealed that different rates of NPK Fertilizers supplemented with Indigenous Microorganism

(IMO) showed good result in terms, of economic benefits, hence it is highly recommended.
Appendix 8a. Economic Analysis of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different Organic Fertilizer plus Indigenous
microorganism for the Period of Four months (December2018-April2019) at purok2, kipalili San isirdo, Davao
del Norte.
Activities/Particulars T1 T2 T3 T4 T5
Harvested Yield (kg) 5,740 5,300 5,180 5,470 5,360
Price of Rice Grains (Php) 18 18 18 18 18

Gross Income 103,320 95,400 93,240 98,460 96,480

Fixed Income          
Seeds 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200
IMO 300 300 300 300 300
Organic fertilizer   3,000 2,000 2,800 2,540
Chemical fertilizer 5,490        
Insecticides 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Herbicide 1,180 1,180 1,180 1,180 1,180
Water bill 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Total 15,170 12,680 11,680 12,480 12,220
Labor Cost          
Land cleaning/clearing 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200

Seed bed 400 400 400 400 400

Uprooting 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Transplanting 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Maintenance 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Spraying 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Harvesting 19,000 19,000 19,000 19,000 19,000
Total 35,400 35,400 35,400 35,400 35,400
Total Production Cost 50,570 48,080 47,080 48,880 47,620

Total Sales @18kg 103,320 95,400 93,240 98,460 96,480

Net Income 52, 750 48,320 46,160 50,580 48,860
RPC (%) 104.31 100.50 98.05 105.64 102.23
 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION

this study entitled “ EFFECT OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER ON THE GROWTH

AND YIELD OF LOWLAND RICE NSIC RC 160 VARIETY PLUS INDIGENOUS MICROORGANISM (IMO)

was conducted at Purok 2, Kipalili San Isidro Davao del Norte, Philippines, from December 2018 to April 2019.

The objectives of the study were as follows; (1.) To determine the effect of different organic fertilizers plus Indigenous

Microorganism (IMO) on the characteristics of rice NSIC RC 160 variety and yield components. (2.) To identify which

treatment will give the optimum yield of rice NSIC RC 160 variety as affected by different organic fertilizer plus

Indigenous Microorganism (IMO). (3.) To evaluate the economic profitability of rice NSIC RC 160 variety as affected by

different organic fertilizer plus Indigenous Microorganism (IMO).

 This study was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with five treatments and three

replication, Treatments were as follows. T1 ( RR of NPK +IMO) T2 (Vermicast + IMO), T3 ( Pig manure +

IMO) , T4 (Chicken Manure + IMO), T5 (Vermicast + Pig Manure + Chicken Manure + IMO). The different

data gathered were statistically analyzed using the Analysis of Variance for comparison of means.

Results revealed that Organic Fertilizer plus Indigenous Microorganism (IMO), showed highly

significant result in 2 of the data weight of 1000 grains and grain yield. the plant hight, number of Panicle

length and number of tillers, number of productive tillers showed no significant difference. In terms of
economic analysis result revealed that treatment 4 with an RPC Value of 105. 64 % obtained the highest percentage of

return on Production while T3 obtained the lowest RPC value.

The researcher would like to recommend the treatment 4 which is 105.64 percent recommended rate of Chicken

Manure + IMO it significantly influenced the organic characters and grain yield of rice.

Among those with good potential, Chicken manure id preferred because it is readily available and has a higher

nutrient composition. A fresh litter can contain a high as 3.17,305 and respectively. In addition, chicken manure slowly

builds up organic maker of soil and supplies trace of some macronutrients (Cayton et. al, IRRI)
 Mynit, Yamakaw and Zenmyo (2010) conducted a study soil incubation for 2 weeks to investigate the mineralized N

applied mineral and organic fertilizer. They found that plant growth, dry matter, yield and plant nutrient accumulation

were higher in mineral fertilization than organic. Poultry Manure as an organic matter provide comparatively high

nutrient accumulations which I turn enhanced the growth and yield of rice.
 Appendix 1a. ANOVA on the Average Plant Height (cm) of NSIC RC 160 as affected by
Different Organic Fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism.

      TAB. F

SV SS DF MS COM.F 5% 1%

Treatment 30.100 4 7.525 .402 4.46 8.65

Replication 31.561 2 15.781 .842 3.84 7.01

Error 149.932 8 18.742      

211.593 14        
Total

C.V%= 4.13%
Ns=not significant
Appendix 2a. ANOVA on the Average Length of Panicle (cm) of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different
Organic Fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism.

      TAB. F

SV SS DF MS COM.F 5% 1%

Treatment .333 4 .083 .412 4.46 8.65

Replication .066 2 .033 .163 3.84 7.01

Error 1.614 8 .202.      

2.013 14        
Total

C.V%= 1.80%
Ns=not significant
 
Appendix 3a. ANOVA on the Average Number of Tillers of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different Organic
Fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism.

      TAB. F

SV SS DF MS COM.F 5% 1%

Treatment .333 4 .083 .412 4.46 8.65

Replication .006 2 .033 .163 3.84 7.01

Error 1.614 8 .202      

2.013 14        
Total

C.V%= 1.19%
Ns=not significant
Appendix 4a. ANOVA on the Average Number of productive tillers of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different
Organic Fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism.

      TAB. F

SV SS DF MS COM.F 5% 1%

Treatment 27.227 4 6.807 .221 4.46 8.65

Replication 57.261 2 28.630 .932 3.84 7.01

Error 245.864 8 30.731      

330.334 14        
Total

C.V%= 26.91%
Ns=not significant
Appendix 5a. ANOVA on the Average Number of non-productive tillers of NSIC RC 160 as affected by
Different Organic Fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism.

      TAB. F

SV SS DF MS COM.F 5% 1%

Treatment 4.349 4 1.087 1.837 4.46 8.65

Replication 1.092 2 .546 .923 3.84 7.01

Error 4.735 8 .592      

10.176 14        
Total

C.V%= 25.99%
Ns=not significant
 Appendix 6a. ANOVA on the Average Weight of 1000 grains of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different
Organic Fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism.
      TAB. F

SV SS DF MS COM.F 5% 1%

Treatment 24.869 4 6.217 23.257 4.46 8.65

Replication 1.668 2 .834 3.120 3.84 7.01

Error 2.139 8 .267.      

28.676 14        
Total

C.V%= 1.97%
**=Highly significant
 Appendix 7a. ANOVA on the Average Grain Yield (ton/ha) of NSIC RC 160 as affected by Different Organic
Fertilizer plus Indigenous microorganism.

      TAB. F

SV SS DF MS COM.F 5% 1%

Treatment .528 4 .132 1.556 4.46 8.65

Replication .025 2 .013 .149 3.84 7.01

Error .678 8 .085      

1.231 14        
Total

C.V%= 5.39%
**=Highly significant