Developing and Creating Knowledge from Plant Performance Food Supplement Extracts to Value Added in Economic Crops in Sisaket Province

Abstract

          This research aimed to 1) Develop and generate knowledge from plant growth enhancer extracts in Sisaket Province, and 2) Study the effectiveness of utilizing plant growth enhancer extracts to add value to the economic crops of Sisaket Province.The research was an applied study. The target group consisted of 267 farmers in Sisaket Province, and the key informant group included 55 farmers from the same area. Research tools included a knowledge and understanding questionnaire and a general information record form for the farmers. Data analysis was conducted using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and descriptive analysis. The research results found that:
          1. Farmers had higher knowledge and understanding about the use of plant efficiency supplement extracts in SiSaKet Province after the training than before the training, and had the highest level of knowledge and understanding.
          2. Plant efficiency supplement extracts can increase the value of economic plants in Sisaket Province. All 11 types of plants, namely cassava, sugarcane, mung beans, soybeans, onions, chili, guava, durian, cucumber, oyster mushrooms and hydroponic vegetables (green oak), had higher yields than before using plant efficiency supplement extracts. Plants that received plant efficiency supplement extracts grew well, had complete and strong plants, dark green leaves, bloomed a lot, bore fruit, produced more yields and helped reduce costs.
          3. Overall satisfaction with the use of plant efficiency supplement extracts of farmers in Sisaket Province is at the highest level.