IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND TREATMENT TYPES ON GROWTH AND BIOMASS PARAMETERS OF SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM

Abstract

The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is among the most widely produced crops globally. Atmospheric conditions significantly impact the maturation, growth and development, and output of tomato plants. This research aimed to evaluate the effects of various environmental conditions, specifically open field, greenhouse, and net house, on tomato development metrics, including plant height, leaf area, leaf count, and fruit output. The findings indicated significant variations in the forms and quantities of crops produced in different environments. Plants cultivated in greenhouses had superior growth rates and yields, followed by those in net houses, whereas open-field culture yielded the least owing to variable weather conditions and susceptibility to biotic stress. Conclusions show that regulated settings like greenhouses provide optimal circumstances for enhancing tomato yield and suggest that it's worth fine-tuning environmental factors to elevate crop performance.