Popolo Berry

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Popolo Berry
Circulating Vs. Non-Circulating
By David Kanehailua
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Species
Scientific Name Solanum Americanum English Name
American Black Nightshade Hawaiian Name Popolo
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Abstract
Problem Statement I'm trying to prove that
Popolo can grow in a hydroponics tank. But the
Popolo plant has a 6 month life cycle and it dies
off after that time.
Motivation The reason I chose to do this
project was because I wanted to see if the
Popolo plant would be able to be grown
hydroponicly, and if hydroiponics would be able
to it's lifecycle.
Results It is possible to grow Popolo
in hydroponics but it is hard, if even
possible, to change it's lifecycle into a
sustainable plant
Conclusion In conclusion, Popolo is capable of
growing hydroponicly, but the hydroponics tank
has no effect on it's life cycle.
Approach Set up the Aquaponic tank, Install
germinated seeds, and collect data
and observations of the plants growth.
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Background Knowledge

• Popolo is indigenous to Hawaii

• It was used for medicinal purposes

• Its one of Hawaiis few native berries

• The berries were used on cuts and
• leaves were used in tea.

• Popolo has a 6 month life cycle

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Purpose
Can Popolo Grow In A Hydroponics Tank Instead Of
Soil ?
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Hypothesis
I think that the best way to grow is the
circulating method, but maybe for this
particular plant fish fertilization is better.
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Materials
Paper, pencils, water, popolo plants,
notebooks Non-circulating boxes, fishes, 1
circulating system, fish food foam growers,
fertilizers, computer
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Procedures
1. set up non-circulating systems and make it
ready for plants.
2. Set up circulating system and get it ready
for plants
3. Germinate seeds then transplant them.
4. Check PH regularly
5. Feed fishes regularly
6. Examine plants and record data
7. Draw up conclusions
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Connection
My project connects to biology by seeing how
plants and animals can live off eachother. The
fish create nitrogen for the plant and in return
the plant creates oxygen.
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Mr. Jadulang
Ms. Nathenson
Aunty Cindy
Uncle Owen
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Powerpoint By
David

Kanehailua
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