Summary: This study evaluated the effects of organic fertilization, arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) inoculation, and salinity on the growth, leaf yield, mineral composition, and nutraceutical value of **Aloe arborescens** and **Aloe barbadensis**. Across three greenhouse experiments, **A. barbadensis** consistently showed higher fresh leaf yield than **A. arborescens**. While increasing fertilizer improved growth, it negatively impacted bioactive compounds. **A. barbadensis** exhibited the highest antioxidant activity and aloin content under reduced fertilization and AM fungi inoculation. Salinity reduced growth but enhanced aloin and β-polysaccharides levels in both species. The study highlights the potential of specific cultural practices to enhance Aloe’s phytochemical properties.
Publication: Hortscience
