The Profile of Bioactive Compounds in Two Tomato Lines (hp-2 and Atv_aft) When Grown under Low-Input Farming Conditions with or without Mulching and Intercropping

The work analyzed the effect of two types low-input farming conditions on yield components and bioactive compounds in pulp peel tomato fruits. first (LI) system involved application cow manure manual weed control; second (LIMI), same was integrated with mulching (the wood chips eucalyptus) intercropping (basil cabbage plants). study included line 392, harboring hp-2 gene that increases pigments plant fruit; 446 atv Aft genes which influence content polyphenols; a commercial control (cv. Rio Grande). experimental design split-plot where (LI LIMI) allocated main plot genotype sub-plot. Within plot, each replicated three times randomized blocks. Mulching led to differentiation LIMI respect LI higher values leaf greenness index (61.3 vs. 53.3 Spad units), number fruits (70 46), weight per (2716.6 2195.0 g). However, showed polyphenols (+37.9%) anthocyanins (+116.7%) vitamin C (+44.0%) (+11.1) pulp. less complex stimulated plants produce natural antioxidant systems contrast biotic abiotic offenders, while introduction mitigation elements reduced need for protective barriers against environmental stress. also revealed can allow satisfactory yields, minimizing use off-farm resources. Growers combine factors sustainable agriculture specific genotypes maximize production healthier foods.