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International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2018, Volume : 6, Issue : 5
First page : (692) Last page : (695)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-6984

Growth of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Seedlings in Different Potting Mixes, Under Hi – Tech Nursery in Green House Conditions

Nissi F. G.*

Centre of Excellence for Protected cultivation
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University Venkataramannagudem, Andhra Pradesh
*Corresponding Author E-mail: nissiflora31@gmail.com
Received: 4.07.2018  |  Revised: 9.08.2018   |  Accepted: 16.08.2018  

 ABSTRACT

The study was carried out to explore the effect of potting media on seed germination and seedling growth in tomato cv. Arka Vikas. Four types of media in different combinations were studied. The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design, with twelve treatmental combinations and three replications. Results showed that the number of seeds germinated was highest in T10 (170 seedlings), height of the seedlings was highest in T10 (19.30 cm). Highest root length was recorded in T3 (18.64 cm) which was on par with T6 (17.73 cm). Highest leaf area was recorded in T10 (43.96 Sq cm) Fresh weight of shoot was highest in T10 (14.12g) and highest fresh root weight was recorded in T3 (10.10 g). Dry shoot weight was highest in T3 (1.00 g) and highest dry root weight was recorded in T10 (0.6 g). T10 was found to be the best treatment for tomato seedling production.

Key words: Tomato seedling, Germination, Potting media, Plant growth, Coco peat, Vermiculite, Vermicompost, Perlite, Propagation.

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Cite this article: Nissi, F.G., Growth of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Seedlings in Different Potting Mixes, Under Hi – Tech Nursery in Green House Conditions, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.6(5): 692-695 (2018). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.6984