The effect of Soil heating in agricultural greenhouses on Physicochemical Analysis of tomato irrigated with fish farm water
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Soil heating in agricultural greenhouses is essential for maintaining optimal temperatures, promoting root development, and improving crop yields. This study, conducted at Research unit in Renewable energies in Saharan Medium Adrar-Algeria, examined the impact of irrigation with fish farm effluent on tomato growth, comparing it with soil-heated greenhouses. Fish farm effluent not only meets plant water needs but also enhances nutrient availability. The study found that tomatoes irrigated with effluent had higher macro- and micronutrient concentrations. Since the effluent's composition depends on fish feed, it supplies essential nutrients, improving tomato quality. In 2022, tomatoes grown without soil heating had a refractive index (RI) of 1.3495 and a caloric value of 20.66 kcal per 100 g. Those in heated soil had an RI of 1.3391 and 23.64 kcal per 100 g. These values surpass the standard (Cote 2000) of 18 kcal per 100 g. The findings suggest that integrating soil heating with fish farm irrigation enhances tomato nutrient content and caloric value. This approach optimizes greenhouse agriculture, making it more efficient and sustainable.
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