CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION



BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY:

A shrubby plant, Malabar Nightshade ( bassela rubra, Linn); alugbati in native

term, inhabits in a watery surface /in wetlands. This was commonly played by

lass, seeds as nail polish; stems, leaves, seeds as ingredients in their little

cooking session. This has caused a stain / tint on their dresses. With this

observable phenomena, researcher have come-up with this study, ALUGBATI SEED’S JUICE as INK.

Experimentation with simple mixing of juice with other substances, and so with

the various process based on the ink making in the ink industry. After which

testing, treatments, and comparison and contrasting should be done. Though

research probably now the seed has discovered its potential as ink and a good

product of a community.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

The research study is focusing in the production of ink out of the alugbati seed’s juice. And its great feature as an ink.
Especially this study aims to answer the following questions:
· Can this juice be a good source for in production?
· Can this ink be able to last long?
· What substances can we found on its juice that made it dark in color?

HYPOTHESIS:

a. It is good source for ink production.
b. It become more different and intense when mixed with other substances.

SCOPE AND LIMITATION:

The research study is focusing in the production of ink out of the alugbati seed’s juice. And its great feature as an ink. And the plant to be used is the one, which is cultivated here in Philippines.

SIGNIFICANT OF THE STUDY:

Relating to our drama in modern worlds. We had observed that crisis, financially

was on the top rank on the numbers of listed problems here in our country.

Through this research, there would be a good source of income for farmers’

livelihood and cooperative producers and members plating more alugbati for

more source of ink on the areas in this nation can lessen the dangerous carbons,

which ruins the ozone layer. Sipping running waters from higher surface could

prevent killer floods and sense depressing landslide. Through researcher’s

hardships, from a simple shrubbery plants alugbati would then appreciated into a

mighty hero plant.

ALUGBATI SEED'S as INK!