Effect of different ratio of zeolite and perlite in soilless culture on quantitative and qualitative characteristics of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum)

Soilless culture improves yield and quantity of greenhouse crops. In the current study, effect of different zeolite with perlite ratios on fruits yield and quality of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in soilless culture was investigated. The results showed that growing media containing different ratio of zeolite and perlite exhibited significant effect on fruits yield, leaf dry weight, fruit sugar and firmness but, acidity of fruit and leaf chlorophyll content (total, a and b) did not influence by growing media. The highest fruit yield and leaf dry weight was found in zeolite 1:1 perlite medium. But growing medium with zeolite 1:

Keywords:

Tomato , zeolite , perlite , Lycopersicon , chlorophyll , soilless