Effect of Different Types of Soil on the Growth & Productivity of Tomato Solanum lycopersicum var...

Plant growth success varies depending on the environment and is affected by a variety of biotic and abiotic factors. This, in turn, has an effect on the composition of the active compounds produced by metabolism (such as photosynthesis, respiration, etc.). Soil quality is thought to be a significant factor that has a detrimental impact on plant growth and productivity.Tomatoes are widely grown and eaten because of their high nutritional value, and their main compounds help to prevent a variety of diseases. The aim of this analysis was to see how three different soil types (clay, sand, and compost) affected tomato Solanum lycopersicum var.Rio Grande growth and yield parameters. The experiment was carried out at Gharyan University's Faculty of Science (April 2017). The tomatoes were grown in containers, with twelve replications for each soil group. Number of seedlings, plant height, number of leaves, and number of fruits were all reported as growth parameters. Soil quality had a highly significant impact (P 0.001) on growth parameters, according tothe findings. Compost was found to be the best soil type for tomato growth and development, while clay and sand soils had lower growth efficiency. Tomatoes grown in clay soil, on the other hand, showed the least amount of growth. Tomato plants grown in clay and sand soil, on the other hand, did not produce flowers or fruits, while tomatoes grown in compost did. Overall, the composition and properties of the soil have influenced tomato growth and productivity.

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