Impact of Zytonic-M and organic fertilizer on growth and yield of hybrid tomato Awahr (F1) under saline conditions
Duraid K. A. Al-Taey, Zahid N. A. Kamaluddin, Humam H. S. Al-Kazemy
Abstract
Bio-stimulants cause changes in processes that influence plant growth through improved tolerance to abiotic conditions and increase yield and improved quality. A field experiment was conducted to study effects of water quality at 1.2 and 8 ds∙m−1 and fertilizer combinations, with manure and a bio-booster (Zytonic-M®) as secondary factors, to determine tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) tolerance to salinity. Irrigation water salinity caused a decline in vegetative, floral growth, and yield. The mix of poultry manure at 30 tons∙ha−1 + 2 g Zytonic-M® improved vegetative growth and yield of tomato, hybrid Awahr (F1).
Topics & Concepts
SalinitySolanumAgronomyVegetative reproductionIrrigationYield (engineering)FertilizerSaline waterAbiotic componentBiologyManureEnvironmental scienceHorticultureEcologyMaterials scienceMetallurgyPlant Growth Enhancement TechniquesPlant Stress Responses and ToleranceGrowth and nutrition in plants