Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thomas, Tinu; Biradar, M.S.; Chimmad, V.P.; Janagoudar, B.S. Title A name given to the resource Hydroponic cultivation of lettuce: evaluating yield and quality across different systems Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived International Journal of Vegetable Science;Volume;32;Issue;1;pp.53-70 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/19315260.2025.2555550" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1080/19315260.2025.2555550</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105016872107?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105016872107?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Thomas T., Department of Crop Physiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Karnataka, Dharwad, India, Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Biradar M.S., Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad, Karnataka, India; Chimmad V.P., Department of Crop Physiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Karnataka, Dharwad, India; Janagoudar B.S., Department of Crop Physiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Karnataka, Dharwad, India Description An account of the resource The increasing demand for lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) in India, driven by changing dietary habits, health consciousness, and declining arable land, necessitates protected cultivation systems for a sustainable production of high-value vegetables. Limited research has been conducted on optimizing lettuce cultivation systems under protected conditions in India. This study evaluated the performance of three growing systems, soil-based, aggregate hydroponics, and a vertical A-frame nutrient film technique, under controlled greenhouse conditions. Three lettuce cultivars were assessed for growth, yield, and nutritional parameters. The nutrient film technique system achieved the highest leaf fresh weight (96.73 g) and marketable yield. Lettuce grown in the nutrient film technique also exhibited superior nutritional quality, with increased ascorbic acid (7.03 mg 100 g?1) and carotenoid (4.48 g g?1) content. Additionally, the vertical nutrient film technique system optimized space utilization, supporting 26 plants per square meter and significantly increasing the number of marketable leaves compared to soil-based and aggregate hydroponics. These results highlight the potential of vertical nutrient film technique cultivation to enhance lettuce productivity, nutritional quality, and resource efficiency, presenting a promising solution for sustainable urban agriculture and protected cultivation in India. 2025 Taylor &amp; Francis Group, LLC. Subject The topic of the resource nutrient film technique; quality; soilless culture; Urban horticulture; vertical farming Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Taylor and Francis Ltd. Relation A related resource ISSN: 19315260; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online