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Soil Moisture and Cultivar Influence Cracking, Blossom-end Rot, Zippers, and Yield of Staked Fresh-market Tomatoes

Year: 1996

Type: article

Abstract: Two crack-resistant and two crack-susceptible fresh-market tomato ( Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) cultivars were evaluated at varied soil moisture levels for physiological fruit defects and yield. Cultural practices recommended for staked-tomato production in North Carolina with raised beds, black polyethylene mulch, and drip irrigation were used. Soil moisture levels of less than −15.0, −30 to −40, and greater than −70 kPa were maintained and monitored using daily tensiometer readings. Soil moisture level had no effect on fruit cracking, blossom-end rot, zippers, or yield. However, there-were large differences among cultivars for fruit defects and total and marketable yields.

Source: HortTechnology

DOI: 10.21273/horttech.6.1.21

Authors: Wade J. Sperry, Jeanine M. Davis, Douglas C. Sanders

Institutions: North Carolina State University, University of Tennessee System, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Language: English

Topic: Irrigation Practices and Water Management

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Agricultural Research Service