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Investigating a Comprehensive Study on the Factors Influencing Color Change in Caladium bicolor for Enhanced Cultivation and Economic Benefits in Horticulture
Organization(s):Paphayomphittayakom School, Paphayomphittayakom School
Student(s):Sinchai Nukhong
Natcha Siriwat
Piyatida Puangsanthea
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Teacher:Pornpawit Tabchum, KANATIP BAOLAI
Contributors:Rommel De La Cruz
Chote Chitkhao
Paphayompittayakom School
Dr. Chontira Sangsuban
Ms. Nureeya Bintuan
Thaksin University
Report Type(s):International Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Phenological Gardens, Soil Fertility, (Protocol Deactivated), Soil pH, Soil Temperature
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Optional Badges:I am a Data Scientist, I make an Impact, I work with a STEM Professional
Language(s):English
Date Submitted:03/12/2023
In this study, the researchers aimed to compare the color-changing abilities of
Caladium bicolor under different experimental conditions. They tested six (6)
combinations of variables to the water used to water the plants, including:
1. Water + energy drinks
2. Water + lemon juice
3. Water + energy drinks + lemon juice
4. MSG (monosodium glutamate) + water
5. MSG + water + lemon juice
6. Water
The plants were watered twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while the
data was recorded once a day with a one-day interval in between. This study
assessed several factors related to plant growth and development under
different experiments.
Based on the result, the growth and color-changing abilities of the plants were
significantly influenced by environmental parameters, such as soil moisture
and temperature, relative humidity, and light intensity.
Moreover, the use of MSG had a substantially higher impact the on color
change of the plants than other experimental factors, as it contains essential
plant nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.