Comparative Analysis of Growth and Biochemical Parameters of Selected Plants in Hydroponics and Soil System

The need for food production is being driven by the world's expanding population. Meanwhile, conventional farming, which relies on soil-based methods, is unable to meet the world's growing food needs. Thus, developing novel planting and farming techniques is essential to averting further food crises. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hydroponics system, which is an effective alternative planting method. The growth, morphological, and biochemical characteristics of Triticum aestivum and Trigonella foenum-graecum were evaluated and compared between soil and hydroponic systems. It was noted that wheatgrass and fenugreek cultivated hydroponically have longer roots than plants grown on soil. In comparison to plants grown in soil, it is also shown improved growth in terms of plant height, leaf length, leaf breadth, and leaf area. It was discovered that plants grown in soil had higher levels of total chlorophyll than plants cultivated in hydroponic systems. The soil-grown plants exhibited a significantly higher total phenolic content and antioxidant activity in comparison to their hydroponic counterparts. The hydroponic system presents growers and customers with a plethora of new options and chances to produce crops of superior quality. Hydroponics is a viable alternative method for growing leafy vegetable seedlings.

Kavitha R*1, Haripriya B2, Femila Anugraga V3, Janani K4, Amala Ovia A5 and Janani P6 Click here to download file

Research Article | Published online : 15-Apr-2024