Effect of Different Shade Levels on Growth and Yield Performance of Lettuce

Abstract

Lettuce is popular leafy vegetable for its delicate, crisp texture and slightly bitter tang. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. Lores, variety Longifolia, Longifolia Group) is often associated with health benefits due to the presence of antioxidant components (María et al.,2013).The nutritive value of lettuce very high but rests largely upon a good content of minerals and a moderate store of the vitamin to the human diet (Work, 1997).