Micro-Tom Tomato Response to Fertilization Rates and the Effect of Cultivation Systems on Fruit Yield and Quality

Summary

Fertilization is essential for the optimal growth and development of crops; however, the amount of fertilizer can cause positive or negative effects depending on its rate. In addition, the cultivation system plays a significant role in determining vegetative growth and fruit quality. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to examine the Micro-Tom response to different fertilization rates (first experiment), and to assess the effect of three different cultivation systems on its growth, yield, and fruit quality (second experiment). The fertilization rates used were (A) no fertilizer application control, (B) 0.026 g L−1, (C) 0.052 g L−1, (D) 0.13 g L−1, (E) 0.26 g L−1 standard, (F) 0.52 g L−1, and (G) 1.3 g L−1, and the cultivation systems were conventional, organic, and hydroponic. The