WEEK 5 (Seed Handling)

FPA150

Hi! Salam UiTM di hatiku 💜. My name is Nik Nur Fatihah Binti Mohd Lazin and now currently studying at UiTM Melaka, Campus Jasin as one of Diploma Agrotechnology (AT1102B) student. I am 19 years old and living in Terengganu.

     I am mainly doing this portfolio to introduce the students to our activities that we did on every Friday. FPA150 provides each student of plant propagation techniques and develop core skills in plant nursery management. In addition, It is an opportunity for the students to acquire skills in conducting activities in nursery managements as well as to acquire hands-on experience in nursery practices.

WEEKLY REPORT

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

1. Hoe

2. Boots

3. Gloves

4. Polybags

5. Trowel

6. Buckets

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Figure 1

Before we were assigned tasks as usual, the student representatives from Part 2 were tasked with giving a public speech on any topic. The chosen representative (Anis Elissa) talked about plant propagation

Figure 2

The explanation about how seed treatment operates was provided to us by the lecturer

What is seed treatment ?

Seed treatment is a process in which seeds, typically agricultural or horticultural, are treated with various substances such as fungicides, insecticides, or other chemicals to protect them from diseases, pests, and environmental stressors. This treatment can enhance seed quality and improve the chances of successful germination and healthy crop establishment.

Methods of seed treatment

• Mechanical methods

• Physical methods

• Chemical methods

Figure 3

For today's task, the rubber seeds are to be collected at the rubber farm in order to undergo the treatment process

Figure 4

We proceeded to the nursery plot. Following that, the chemical thiram will be applied to remove the fungicides present in the seeds

Figure 5

The rubber seeds need to be soaked in a chemical mixture for 10-15 minutes in a bucket. Subsequently, they should be placed in polybags, ensuring they are not touched with bare hands to prevent potential contamination from oils, dirt, or other substances on the skin that could affect the treatment process or the seeds' health

Figure 6

We place them in our polybags, making sure they are buried deep beneath the soil mixture we previously prepared

Figure 7

To promote seed growth, a small amount of water is added to the polybags, ensuring that the soil is adequately moistened

Figure 8

The process has been completed, and next week, we will observe the seed's growth. In the classroom, they are placed as a group, and we attach our own tags

Figure 9

(BEFORE)

After the recess, we revisited the herb plots, as we did the previous week, to clear the weeds surrounding the lime plot

Figure 10

(AFTER)

The clearing has been completed, and we were dismissed