Stick Cane Phytochemical Analysis and Antibacterial Test
CHAPTER I:
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Stickcane also known as Carizo, Arundo, Spanish cane or giant reed, is widely known in the Philippines. It is usually used as trellis. It is a strong candidate for use as renewable biofuel source because of its fast growth rate, ability to grow in different soil types and climatic conditions. This can provide a superior renewable energy biomass source of environmental benefits. It provides below ground carbon sequestion in addition to its above ground up take due to its rapid growth.
Arundo stems produced during the first growing season are unbranched and photosynthetic. It grows spontaneously and abundantly from heavy clays to lose sands and gravelly soils, but prefers wet drained soils where it produces monotypic dense stands, very competitive with weeds.
In the Philippines, old folks use the stickcane shoots to cure newly castrated pig’s wound. This is placed inside the castrated part right after castration and is also used as medicine for ulcer. Arundo is abundant in the researcher’s place, Bolog, Kiangan, Ifugao and is used commonly as trellis for vine plants.
It is for this reason that the study was conceptualized. The researcher aims to determine the antibacterial potential of stickcane (arundo donax) shoot extract and further to its phytochemical analysis.
Statement of the Problem
The researcher aims to determine the antibacterial potential of stickcane (arundo donax) shoot extract and further to its phytochemical analysis.
Specifically, it answers the following: 1. What are the phytochemical content of the stickcane shoot extract? 2. Is there a significant difference in the antibacterial properties of the plant extract on Pseudomonas and Escherichia Coli as shown by the zone of inhibition? 3. Does the stickcane shoots extract exhibit antibacterial property?
Significance of the Study
The result of this study can be beneficial to the community. It can motivate the mass production of
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Stickcane also known as Carizo, Arundo, Spanish cane or giant reed, is widely known in the Philippines. It is usually used as trellis. It is a strong candidate for use as renewable biofuel source because of its fast growth rate, ability to grow in different soil types and climatic conditions. This can provide a superior renewable energy biomass source of environmental benefits. It provides below ground carbon sequestion in addition to its above ground up take due to its rapid growth.
Arundo stems produced during the first growing season are unbranched and photosynthetic. It grows spontaneously and abundantly from heavy clays to lose sands and gravelly soils, but prefers wet drained soils where it produces monotypic dense stands, very competitive with weeds.
In the Philippines, old folks use the stickcane shoots to cure newly castrated pig’s wound. This is placed inside the castrated part right after castration and is also used as medicine for ulcer. Arundo is abundant in the researcher’s place, Bolog, Kiangan, Ifugao and is used commonly as trellis for vine plants.
It is for this reason that the study was conceptualized. The researcher aims to determine the antibacterial potential of stickcane (arundo donax) shoot extract and further to its phytochemical analysis.
Statement of the Problem
The researcher aims to determine the antibacterial potential of stickcane (arundo donax) shoot extract and further to its phytochemical analysis.
Specifically, it answers the following: 1. What are the phytochemical content of the stickcane shoot extract? 2. Is there a significant difference in the antibacterial properties of the plant extract on Pseudomonas and Escherichia Coli as shown by the zone of inhibition? 3. Does the stickcane shoots extract exhibit antibacterial property?
Significance of the Study
The result of this study can be beneficial to the community. It can motivate the mass production of
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