Optimizing Greenhouse Cultivation of Cherry Tomatoes using Hydroponics in Indian Conditions: A Comparative Study

Author: Durgesh M. Desai and Gangawane A.K.

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Abstract

This study investigates the efficacy of hydroponic systems for cultivating cherry tomatoes in Indian greenhouse environments. Comparing hydroponic and traditional soil-based methods, the research focuses on maximizing yield and resource efficiency. Key performance indicators such as growth rate, fruit quality, water usage, and nutrient management are evaluated using advanced data analysis techniques. Statistical assessments in the Jupyter Notebook provide insights into hydroponics' potential advantages over conventional farming in India's varied agro-climatic regions. The findings contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and inform strategies for future greenhouse farming, addressing challenges such as water scarcity and soil degradation in Indian agriculture

Keywords

Hydroponics, Greenhouse cultivation, Cherry tomatoes, Comparative study, Yield optimization, Resource efficiency, Water management, Nutrient management, Environmental control, Sustainable agriculture, Crop productivity, Growth rate analysis, Flower retention

Conclusion

The comparison of hydroponic and conventional soil growing systems of cherry tomatoes under Indian greenhouse conditions presents several features that make each of them preferable and signify certain challenges. On the other hand, the results showed higher instability in the yields and the resources used in the soil-based cultivation method while the method demonstrated some ability in coping with the local environmental changes

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Durgesh M. Desai and Gangawane A.K. (2023). Optimizing Greenhouse Cultivation of Cherry Tomatoes using Hydroponics in Indian Conditions: A Comparative Study. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5a): 743-749.