Decoding NR, NiR and GS : unveiling genomic responses in tomato under tailored hydroponic fertilizers

Abstract

The study compared the efficiency of Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium against A/B Custom fertilizer in both plant tissue culture and hydroponic cultivation. Results revealed that the MS medium was significantly superior compared to the A/B Custom fertilizer, resulting in superior plant growth and development based on plant fresh weight, root mass, and stem thickness. The Advanced Nutrients fertilizer showed the highest average fresh weight in hydroponic assessments, potentially due to enhanced nutrient availability from Humic Acids. Molecular analysis indicated significant differences among fertilizer treatments in the expression of genes involved in nitrogen assimilation pathways, with implications for plant stress responses. Additionally, the study conducted a cost analysis, showing a high return on investment for the A/B Custom fertilizer. These findings underscore the importance of fertilizer selection in optimizing plant growth and provide insights for future research and expansion.