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@article{179637,
        author = {Rishi Raj and Aditya Kumar and Abhishek Kumar and Kishor Kumar Muduli and Abir Chakraborty and Arindam Pathak and Utsav Dutta and Astik kumbhakar},
        title = {Integrating Organic Nutrients in Hydroponic Systems: Effects on Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Growth},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {7038-7042},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179637},
        abstract = {Organic fresh produce is increasingly 
recognized for its health benefits and environmental 
sustainability. Hydroponic systems offer an efficient 
method for vegetable cultivation, yet there is a growing 
interest in organic nutrient solutions as alternatives to 
synthetic fertilizers. This study evaluates the impact of 
an organic-based nutrient solution (NS) derived from 
jeevamrit, supplemented with organic waste, on lettuce 
(Lactuca sativa L.) growth and yield in a hydroponic 
system. The study compared plant height, number of 
leaves, and overall vegetative growth between organic 
and inorganic NS. Results demonstrated that while 
plants grown in organic NS initially exhibited slower 
growth, they surpassed inorganic NS in terms of both 
plant height and leaf number by week 8. However, 
organic NS required a longer maturity period. These 
findings highlight the potential of organic hydroponic 
solutions to enhance sustainability in controlled 
environments. Further research should explore 
nutrient optimization for improved efficiency and 
reduced growth delays.},
        keywords = {Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers;  Compost Tea; Lettuce Growth; Plant Nutrition},
        month = {May},
        }