EcoBottle Lab Report: Organic vs Inorganic

Introduction
In terms of seed germination rates based on inorganic and organic fertilizers, different
variables could pose as the leading determinants for which are more affective and resourceful.
The different chemical makeups, environmental impacts, and energy products can adapt to the
situations necessary when deciding on the application of inorganic vs organic. For reference,
horticulturist Ross Penhallegon states, Neither type is better in every situation, because there are
advantages and disadvantages to using either one.(2008). Knowing this, seed germination relies
on the external variables of ts environment when determining the type of fertilizer based on its
environment. Back up
Detailing into inorganic fertilizers, factors include a lack of nutrients, and low levels of
emissions, which could be good or bad for germination. Ammonium fertilizer, for example,
contains shortages of nutrients but an abundance of applicable nitrate. The biological properties
of inorganic fertilizers allow the regulation of nutrients to maintain homeostasis within a species.
Despite their seeming benefits, the chemical makeup of the fertilizer is genetically modified to fit
the needs of plant growth, therefore, the material may result as being too harsh for the plant and
initiating an abundant amount of nitrogen further stunting the plants growth.
Moving to organic fertilizers, the features of composting include the abundance of
nutrients. Because the matter is under decomposition these readily, available nutrients are
released slower than that of inorganic matter. The Garden Central includes, These are safe and
easily available fertilizers.(Garden Central, 2008). However, the availability, and resource
productivity is reduce-able, reusable, and recycle-able. Detailing the chemical properties,

compost and manure remain as available products that pose few environmental impacts because
they are 100% natural. Generally, when comparing and contrasting inorganic fertilizer with
organic ones, both post various advantages and disadvantages depending on their exigence.
Experimental Design
Problem Question: How can we determine seed germination rates based on inorganic and organic
fertilizers.
Hypothesis: If we create an EcoBottle to test and record the rates of seed germination among
organic and inorganic fertilizers, then the organic soil will germinate more efficiently because
there is less abundance of harsh nutrients and more availability of natural fertilizer that will
promote seed growth rather than stunt it.
Independent Variable: Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers
Dependent Variable: Seed Germination Rates
Control Group: Topsoil
Experimental Group: Organic Molch, Inorganic Miracle Grow Soil
Materials & Methods:
Our materials needed include organic and inorganic fertilizers, topsoil, three 2 Liter bottles,
mung seeds, and CO2 & O2 recorders. Using these materials, we can create an EcoBottle that
will effectively germinate the seeds among different experimental groups and soils. Our
procedures include the construction of a closed system bottle terrarium to efficiently record
germination rates. To carry out our variables, the constants we are using are organic molch, and
inorganic miracle grow soil.

Final Data

Conclusion
After conducting our experiment throughout the month, our data concluded that our hypothesis
on seed germination was further refuted. The data produced throughout the timeline showed
significant rates among our control group topsoil and our organic molch. Although, our inorganic
Eco bottle failed to germinate any seeds because of faulty error,. This error includes the flaunt in
the design where the spout of the soil touches the water, flooding the miracle grow. Without this
flaunt, the miracle may have been able to produce an effective amount of germinated seeds. In
terms of our hypothesis, while the organic fertilizer did successfully germinate, it did not
produce as many germinated seeds as our control group.
Works Cited

Savonen, C. (2008). Here's the scoop on chemical and organic fertilizers. Oregon State
University Extension Service. Retrieved from,
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/node/955
Feagley, S. (2016). Chapter III: Soils and Fertilizers. The AGRILIFE Extension. Retrieved from,
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/vegetable/guides/texas-vegetable-growershandbook/chapter-iii-soils-fertilizers/
The Garden Central. (2008). Know The Pros And Cons Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers!
The Garden Central. Retrieved from, http://www.thegardencentral.com/gardeningcare/know-the-pros-and-cons-of-organic-and-inorganic-fertilizers/