Undergrad Thesis – Crown BioGrow™

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Undergraduate Thesis Proposal

Title: Evaluation of Crown BioGrow™ Biofertilizers on Soil Health and Growth Performance of High-Value Crops

1. Introduction / Background

Sustainable agriculture is a growing global concern, especially for high-value crops like Agarwood, fruit trees, and vegetables. Conventional chemical fertilizers, while effective in the short term, degrade soil health, reduce microbial diversity, and may negatively impact long-term crop productivity.

Biofertilizers offer an eco-friendly alternative, supplying beneficial microorganisms, enzymes, and organic nutrients that enhance soil fertility and plant growth. Crown BioGrow™, developed by Crown Organic Fertilizers Inc., is a proprietary biofertilizer combining beneficial microbes, humic and fulvic acids, organic nutrients, and biostimulants to improve plant health and soil sustainability.

Preliminary reports suggest that BioGrow™ can improve nutrient uptake, promote root development, and increase overall crop vigor. However, systematic evaluation under controlled conditions is necessary to quantify its effects.

2. Research Problem / Statement

Despite its growing use, there is limited empirical data on the efficacy of Crown BioGrow™ biofertilizers in improving soil microbial activity and crop growth performance under local agricultural conditions. This study seeks to address the following questions:

  1. How does Crown BioGrow™ affect soil microbial activity and nutrient availability?
  2. What is the impact of Crown BioGrow™ on plant growth parameters such as height, leaf area, and biomass?
  3. How does BioGrow™ influence crop yield and overall plant health compared to conventional fertilization?

3. Objectives

General Objective:

To evaluate the effects of Crown BioGrow™ biofertilizers on soil health and growth performance of selected high-value crops.

Specific Objectives:

  1. To assess the changes in soil nutrient content (N, P, K, organic carbon) after BioGrow™ application.
  2. To measure soil microbial activity (total microbial count, beneficial bacteria/fungi population) following BioGrow™ treatment.
  3. To evaluate plant growth parameters including height, leaf area, root development, and biomass accumulation.
  4. To compare crop yield and quality between BioGrow™-treated plants and control groups using conventional fertilizers.

4. Hypothesis

Null Hypothesis (H₀): Crown BioGrow™ biofertilizer does not significantly affect soil health, plant growth, or crop yield compared to conventional fertilization.
Alternative Hypothesis (H₁): Crown BioGrow™ biofertilizer significantly improves soil health, plant growth, and crop yield compared to conventional fertilization.

5. Scope and Delimitation

  • Crop Selection: Focus on high-value crops such as Agarwood seedlings, fruit trees, or specialty vegetables.
  • Study Duration: 3–6 months for vegetative growth assessment; yield evaluation where applicable.
  • Parameters: Soil nutrient content, microbial activity, plant growth parameters, and yield.
  • Limitations: Environmental factors (temperature, rainfall) may affect outcomes; study limited to small-scale plots or controlled nursery conditions.

6. Significance of the Study

  • For Farmers: Provides insights on sustainable fertilizer alternatives that enhance soil fertility and crop productivity.
  • For Academia: Adds to the body of knowledge on biofertilizers and plant-soil-microbe interactions.
  • For Crown Organic Fertilizers Inc.: Offers empirical data on BioGrow™ efficacy, supporting product credibility and adoption.

7. Methodology

7.1 Experimental Design

  • Design Type: Completely Randomized Design (CRD) or Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD)
  • Treatments:
    1. Control (no fertilizer)
    2. Conventional fertilizer
    3. Crown BioGrow™ at recommended dosage
  • Replications: Minimum of 3 per treatment

7.2 Data Collection

  • Soil Analysis: N, P, K, organic carbon, pH, microbial counts
  • Plant Growth Parameters: Height, stem diameter, leaf area, biomass
  • Yield Parameters: Fruit or biomass yield (where applicable)

7.3 Data Analysis

  • Statistical analysis using ANOVA to determine significant differences between treatments
  • Post-hoc tests (e.g., Tukey’s HSD) for multiple comparisons
  • Significance level: p < 0.05

8. Expected Outcomes

  • Crown BioGrow™ is expected to enhance soil microbial activity, nutrient availability, and plant growth performance.
  • Improved root development, vegetative growth, and potentially higher crop yield compared to conventional fertilizers.
  • Provides scientific support for the adoption of BioGrow™ in sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices.

9. References (Sample)

  1. Maheshwari, D. K., & Saraf, M. (2017). Biofertilizers and sustainable agriculture. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 180(2), 219–232.
  2. Bashan, Y., de-Bashan, L. E., Prabhu, S. R., & Hernandez, J. P. (2014). Advances in plant growth-promoting bacterial inoculants. Plant and Soil, 378, 1–33.
  3. Crown Organic Fertilizers Inc. (2025). Crown BioGrow™ Technical Data Sheet.