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VOL. 7, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Performance of mint crop (Lamiaceae) in nft hydroponics system
Authors
Vinayak M, Sai Krishna V, Krishna Kanth B, Rahaman. S, Indraja P
Abstract
Hydroponics particularly the Nutrient Film
Technique (NFT), offers advantages like reduced water usage, faster plant
growth, and cleaner produce. Mint (Mentha spp.) is a high-demand aromatic herb
widely used in culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic industries. However,
consistent quality and supply are often constrained by space and seasonal
factors. This study focuses on developing and evaluating a vertical
wall-mounted NFT hydroponic system specifically for mint cultivation. The
vertical setup addresses urban space limitations while maintaining an efficient
nutrient delivery system. Three different NPK nutrient combinations were tested
(T1: 40:65:40, T2: 50:75:50, and T3: 60:85:60) to identify their influence on
vegetative and root growth. By analysing key parameters such as plant height,
number of leaves, branching, and root length, the experiment aimed to optimize
nutrient management in a controlled environment. the treatments, VT1 (40:65:40
NPK) exhibited superior results in terms of plant height, number of leaves, and
branching, while VT3 (60:85:60 NPK) showed enhanced root development. ANOVA
results confirmed that the variations in growth parameters across treatments
were statistically significant (P < 0.05).
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Pages:54-58
How to cite this article:
Vinayak M, Sai Krishna V, Krishna Kanth B, Rahaman. S, Indraja P "Performance of mint crop (<i>Lamiaceae</i>) in nft hydroponics system". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 7, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 54-58
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