Morphoagronomic characterization of a collection of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) varieties, lines and hybrids under organoponic conditions

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Published: May 28, 2013
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tomato, varieties, germplasm, organic agriculture

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C. Moya
Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas

Abstract

The present work was carried out with the objective to find useful genetical sources for tomato breeding programs, to obtain new varieties with better characteristics than traditional ones, under different agricultural systems. On this paper, the morphoagronomical characterization of 43 tomato accessions, including varieties, lines and hybrids with different growth habits is shown. As control, Floradel, Campbell 28 varieties and the commercial hybrid FA-179 were used. Sowing was conducted at INCA�??s organic seedbeds, made with asbest cement gutters, with a Microjet irrigation system and covered with Saran net. Experiments were sown during the optimal season, from 1995-1999; morphoagronomical and phenological evaluations, also yield and its components were assessed. Statistical analysis of data showed that there are some genetical variability among local and foreign varieties, which has a great interest on tomato breeding under tropical conditions. These cultivars also have tolerance to the most important tomato diseases in Cuba. Among individuals with indeterminate growth habit, the most outstanding were L-35-M; 35-2b; Virginia and FA-58 hybrid, which showed high yields and good fruit quality during the two years of evaluation. Concerning the other group, the best determinate growth habit varieties were 1-M (Mara), Pera grande and Amalia.

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Moya, C. (2013). Morphoagronomic characterization of a collection of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) varieties, lines and hybrids under organoponic conditions. Cultivos Tropicales, 24(3), 51–58. Retrieved from https://ediciones.inca.edu.cu/index.php/ediciones/article/view/576
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Vol. 24 No. 3 (2003)
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Original Article

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