2024, Vol. 7, Issue 7, Part J

author(s)
Vidya Pogula Sanjay, Vijay Bahadur and Samir E Topno

abstract
This study evaluates the effects of organic and inorganic manures on the growth, yield, and quality of tomato cv. NS4266 under naturally ventilated polyhouse conditions. Conducted in SHUATS college Research fields of Horticulture Department at PRAYAGRAJ Agro climatic conditions. The experiment included 11 treatments, each with varying combinations of organic and inorganic manures. Above all 11 treatments, Treatment 3 (75% RDF + 25% FYM) proved the lowest performance in terms of growth, yield, and quality, writing down insufficient nutrient provision or suboptimal nutrient ratios. In contrast, Treatment 9 (25% RDF + 75% FYM), which likely included a balanced mix of organic and inorganic manures, exhibited superior results, highlighting significant improvements in plant Vigor, fruit production, and quality attributes. These findings underscore the importance of perfecting manure composition to enhance tomato cultivation under controlled environment conditions. The research offers valuable insights for horticulturists aiming to maximize productivity and fruit quality in polyhouse tomato farming within the specific agroclimatic context of Prayag- raj. Further studies are recommended to refine manure combinations for sustainable and efficient tomato production.