Comparative study of the growth and develppment of two basil varieties under aeroponic conditions

Abstract

Climate change is one of the biggest issues facing the agriculture sector, as it lowers crop quality and yield. Sustainable alternatives are provided by modern soilless systems like aeroponics to combat this. Two types of basil, Ocimum basilicum "Genovese" and "Purpurascens," cultivated in controlled aeroponic environments have been studied in this study. Over the course of three months, measurements were made of morphological characteristics and photosynthetic performance (Fv/Fm and Fv/0). The results demonstrated that consistent growth and effective photosynthesis were encouraged by aeroponics with regulated lighting. The results show that aeroponics is a practical and flexible way to grow high-quality basil.