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ArticleScientific reports2026

Optimizing nitrogen and sulfur supplementation for enhanced growth and biochemical composition in Solanum lycopersicum under hydroponic conditions.

Mostofa Asif Anjum, Md Eram Hosen, Farzana Sayed Sraboni, Nazim Uddin Ahmed, Ayan Goshwami, Md Asadul Islam, Uzzal Kumar Acharjee, Taha Alqahtani, Emad Rashad Sindi, Zsolt Tóth and 2 more

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Mostofa Asif AnjumProfessor Joarder DNA and Chromosome Research Laboratory, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh.
Md Eram HosenProfessor Joarder DNA and Chromosome Research Laboratory, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh.
Farzana Sayed SraboniMicrobiology Laboratory, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh.
Nazim Uddin AhmedOffice: Drugs and Toxins Research Division, BCSIR Laboratories, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh.
Ayan GoshwamiOffice: BCSIR Laboratories, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh.
Md Asadul IslamProfessor Joarder DNA and Chromosome Research Laboratory, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh.
Uzzal Kumar AcharjeeProfessor Joarder DNA and Chromosome Research Laboratory, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh.
Taha AlqahtaniDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, 62529, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Emad Rashad SindiDivision of Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, 23890, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Zsolt TóthFaculty of Wood Engineering and Creative Industries, University of Sopron, Sopron, Hungary. toth.zsolt@uni-sopron.hu.
Rashed ZamanProfessor Joarder DNA and Chromosome Research Laboratory, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh. rashedzaman@ru.ac.bd.
Magdi E A ZakiDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), 11623, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. mezaki@imamu.edu.sa.

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Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) is a globally significant crop valued for its nutritional and economic importance. This study investigated the effects of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) supplementation on tomato growth, biochemical profiles, and stress responses in a hydroponic system. Five treatments were tested: T1 (0% N, 0% S), T2 (50% N, 50% S), T3 (100% N, 100% S, control), T4 (250% N, 250% S), and T5 (500% N, 500% S). Results suggest that T3 (100% N, 100% S) supported optimal growth (plant height: 35.3 cm, leaf number: 33.3, root weight: 1.48 g), while T1 exhibited severe deficiency symptoms and T5 showed signs of nutrient toxicity. Biochemical analyses revealed strong positive correlations between N/S availability and chlorophyll (r = 0.92, p < 0.01), carotenoids (r = 0.89, p < 0.01), and protein content (r = 0.95, p < 0.01). T5 displayed elevated antioxidant enzyme activities (CAT: 0.42 μmol/min/mg protein; APX: 2.40 μmol/min/mg protein) and increased cell death (40.0%), indicating metabolic stress. These findings suggest that the 100% N/S treatment was optimal for tomato growth and biochemical composition in hydroponic systems, while excessive nutrients induce stress. This study highlights the importance of precise nutrient management for sustainable hydroponic tomato production. Limitations include the use of a single cultivar, a small sample size (n = 3), and a controlled hydroponic environment, which may not fully represent field conditions.

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HydroponicsNitrogenSolanum lycopersicumSulfurAntioxidantsCarotenoidsChlorophyllPlant LeavesPlant RootsAntioxidantsCarotenoidsChlorophyllNitrogenSulfurHydroponicsNitrogenNutrient use efficiencyOxidative stressSulfurTomato

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