Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIV, Issue 2
Written by Andreea ANTAL-TREMURICI, Creola BREZEANU, Alexandru BUTE, Claudia BĂLĂIŢĂ, Mariana CALARA, Vasile STOLERU
Tomato is a staple crop with diverse cultivars, and their adaptability to environmental changes prevalently derives from distinct genetic traits that influence their phenology, fruit quality, and antioxidant constituents. Also, environmental conditions and agronomic techniques have an effect on these. This experiment was carried out at the VRDS Bacau in subdivided plots, with three replicates in protected areas in which the influence of two factors was evaluated: the cultivar (genotype 1 to genotype 10) and the growing system (conventional and organic). Data collection involved phenological observations (flowering time, fruit set, maturation, and overall growth) and chemical analyses (acidity, carotenoid content). Regarding the influence of the cultivar on the phenological characteristic values are reached by G2 for soluble solids, G4 for TSS, G1 for water%, and G2 for lycopene and beta carotene. Tomatoes grown organically were found to have richer flavour profiles and deeper colour intensity compared to their conventionally grown counterparts, which tended to be more uniform in size and shape.
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