Haiya Xu

Sanmen County Kedi Family Farm, Sanmen, 317108, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Genomics and Applied Biology, 2026, Vol. 17, No. 2   
Received: 29 Jan., 2026    Accepted: 05 Mar., 2026    Published: 18 Mar., 2026

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Vertical training systems have been widely adopted in cucumber production due to their potential to improve land-use efficiency and crop productivity. This study systematically evaluates the effects of different vertical cultivation methods on cucumber growth, yield, and fruit quality. Based on field experiments with multiple training systems, key growth indicators including plant height, leaf area, photosynthetic performance, and root development were analyzed. The results showed that vertical cultivation significantly enhanced light utilization, improved canopy structure, and promoted physiological activity, leading to better vegetative growth. In addition, yield per plant and total yield were markedly increased, while fruit quality, including appearance and nutritional composition, was also improved. Furthermore, vertical systems contributed to higher resource use efficiency in water and fertilizer, and reduced the incidence of pests and diseases. Economic analysis indicated that although initial investment may be higher, the overall economic returns were favorable. A regional case study further confirmed the practical applicability and scalability of vertical cultivation in cucumber production. These findings provide a theoretical basis and technical support for optimizing cucumber cultivation systems in modern facility agriculture.

Vertical cultivation; Cucumber; Growth characteristics; Yield; Resource use efficiency