COMPARATIVE STUDY ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND PHYTOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SELECTED VEGETABLE CROPS GROWN UNDER ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FARMING SYSTEMS

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  • Arthiswari R Undergraduate Student, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai–600018, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Aayesha Farhana Undergraduate Student, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai–600018, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Deepika B Undergraduate Student, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai–600018, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Deepika G Undergraduate Student, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai–600018, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Farhana Begum F Undergraduate Student, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai–600018, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Beema Jainab S. I. Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai–600018, Tamil Nadu, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/SARPS.v2.i1.2026.10

Keywords:

Organic Farming, Inorganic Farming, Solanum Lycopersicum, Capsicum Annuum, Phytochemicals, Antioxidant Activity

Abstract

The growing concern for environmental sustainability and food quality has increased interest in organic farming practices. The present study aimed to compare the growth performance and phytochemical characteristics of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and green chilli (Capsicum annuum) cultivated under organic and inorganic farming systems. The experiment was conducted using a randomized block design with two treatments: organic (T₁) and inorganic (T₂). Growth parameters such as plant height, days to flowering, and yield were recorded. Phytochemical analyses including total phenols, total flavonoids, and antioxidant activity were assessed using standard biochemical assays. The results revealed that inorganic farming significantly enhanced vegetative growth and yield in both crops. However, organically grown plants exhibited higher concentrations of phytochemicals and greater antioxidant activity. The findings suggest that while inorganic farming improves productivity, organic farming plays a vital role in enhancing the nutritional quality of vegetable crops, thereby supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

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Published

2026-04-04

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Volume 2 Issue 1 January-June 2026 Edition

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