Student Research Reports
Eco-Friendly Innovation in Ornamental Tree Care: Assessing the Efficacy of Natural Pest and Disease Control Treatments
Organization(s):The 1st Secondary Girls School at Sabya
Country:Saudi Arabia
Student(s):اشجان عادل زيلعي هندي
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Educator(s):Safia Mohammed
Contributors:رؤى عادل زيلعي هندي
صفيه محمد حسن
Report Type(s):Standard Research Report
Protocols:Air Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Surface Temperature, Green-Up / Green-Down, Land Cover Classification, Phenological Gardens, Earth As a System, Alkalinity, Dissolved Oxygen, Mosquitoes, Water Temperature, Soil Characterization, Soil Fertility, Soil Infiltration, Soil pH, Soil Temperature
Language(s):English
Date Submitted:03/04/2025
Ornamental trees greatly contribute to the aesthetic appeal of landscapes, they are frequently
susceptible to a variety of pests, illnesses, and environmental stresses. This study investigates the
possibility of combining flavonoids and glucosinolates, two substances originating from plants,
to create an easy, environmentally friendly ornamental tree treatment. While flavonoids improve
stress tolerance and have antioxidant effects, glucosinolates have antibacterial and insecticidal
qualities. The study suggests an easy-to-use remedy that may be made and used at home, such a
Bandage.
This strategy seeks to lessen dependency on synthetic chemicals while also promoting
sustainable and organic tree care. While its advantages include environmental friendliness, costefficiency, and broad applicability, issues such as limited research on ornamental trees and
potential variability in performance must be addressed. With further refinement, this technology
may provide a natural and accessible alternative for preserving the health and longevity of
ornamental trees.