The Effects of Organic and Conventional Growing Techniques on Tomato

Abstract

This study aims to determine the changes in the yield and physiological parameters of the organic and conventionally grown tomatoes (Solanum Lycopersicum cv. Şencan 9). In the study carried out according to randomized block experiment design, tomato fruits were grown organic and conventional in two different greenhouses. In the light of the results obtained, significantly higher chlorophyll content (37.09 CCI) and average fruit weight (165.82 g) were obtained from the tomatoes grown conventionally than those grown organically. Leaf stoma conductivity, fruit shape index, and yield in terms of organic and conventional cultivation were different from each other. As a result of the study, significant increases on yield could be achieved by increasing the variety of organic fertilizers and applying organic farming following its technique.