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ArticleScientific reports2026

Integrative effects of irrigation and aeration on root morphology, yield, and quality of tomatoes cultivated in coastal saline-alkali lands.

Lingchao Meng, Yunfei Zheng, Haiwen Ren, Zhicheng Li, Xi Zheng, Miaoye Kang, Liang Li, Lan Qi

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Lingchao MengSchool of Civil Engineering, Tianjin Renai College, Tianjin, 301636, China.
Yunfei ZhengSchool of Civil Engineering, Tianjin Renai College, Tianjin, 301636, China.
Haiwen RenSchool of Civil Engineering, Tianjin Renai College, Tianjin, 301636, China.
Zhicheng LiSchool of Civil Engineering, Tianjin Renai College, Tianjin, 301636, China.
Xi ZhengSchool of Civil Engineering, Tianjin Renai College, Tianjin, 301636, China.
Miaoye KangSchool of Civil Engineering, Tianjin Renai College, Tianjin, 301636, China.
Liang LiSchool of Civil Engineering, Tianjin Renai College, Tianjin, 301636, China. LiangLi_tjrac@163.com.
Lan QiState Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Intelligent Construction and Operation, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China. QiLan_tju@126.com.

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Abstract

Poor soil structure and aeration in coastal saline-alkaline lands severely constrain crop productivity. This study evaluated the efficacy of aerated drip irrigation in improving tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) cultivation under these conditions. A field experiment compared aerated (A1) and non-aerated (A0) irrigation across three water levels: severe deficit (W1, 0.6 Ep), mild deficit (W2, 0.8 Ep), and full irrigation (W3, 1.0 Ep), where Ep represents cumulative pan evaporation. Relative to conventional irrigation, aeration significantly improved plant performance by promoting root development, which supported enhanced canopy growth and a higher net photosynthetic rate. The A1W3 treatment produced the highest yield (1561.6 g plant⁻¹), a 22.70% increase over the non‑aerated full irrigation control, while also improving fruit quality attributes including lycopene and vitamin C contents. Principal component analysis identified A1W3 as the most effective strategy under our experimental conditions for integrated yield and quality. These results indicate that aerated drip irrigation offers a practical approach to enhance tomato production in marginal coastal regions.

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Agricultural IrrigationPlant RootsSolanum lycopersicumAlkaliesFruitPhotosynthesisSalinitySoilWaterAlkaliesSoilWaterAerated drip irrigationCoastal saline-alkaline soilsQualityRoot morphologyYield

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