The effect of different soil types on germination rate and early seedling development of solanum lycopersicum in pallisa town council, pallisa district
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2024
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Busitema University
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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a widely cultivated vegetable plant species and understanding the impact of different soil types on the germination rate and early seedling development in it is important in improving agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable yields (Smith, Johnson &Williams., 2021). This study focused on investigating how different soil compositions influence the process of germination and the first growth stages of tomato. Three different soil types (sandy, clay and loams soil) were selected to assess their effects on germination rate and early seedling development of Solanum lycopersicum under controlled conditions. This experiment involved sowing tomato seeds in each soil composition followed by monitoring germination rates and early seedling growth parameters. Results demonstrated significant variations in the germination rates and early seedling development across the various soil types. Sandy soil exhibited the highest germination rate (92.5%), followed by loam soil (87.5%) and clay soil had the lowest (57.2%) and loam soil supported highest seedling development in Solanum lycopersicum with sandy soil having the lowest growth rate of seedlings.
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Odelle, A. J. (2024). The effect of different soil types on germination rate and early seedling development of Solanum lycopersicum in Pallisa Town Council, Pallisa District [Undergraduate, Research Report]. Busitema University