Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXIV, Issue 1
Written by Adriana BĂDULESCU, Alina FLOREA, Dorin SUMEDREA, Florina ULEANU
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), known to belong to the Solanaceae family, is considered one of the most important vegetable in the world since the fruits are widely consumed either fresh or processed. The ripe fruits are a valuable source of vitamin C, carotenoids and minerals such as iron and phosphorous that is daily required for a healthy diet. Fruit growth and ripening are the result of multiple physiological and metabolic processes that occur during the plant development. Knowledge of the physiological characteristics of tomato plants is necessary to improve the cultivation technology under greenhouse conditions. This work highlights the evolution of the quality study of tomato’s fruits varieties as regard the fruit indicators (plant height, number of inflorescences, diameter, fruit length, biometric indicators (weight, diameter, weigh fruit) and biochemical (dry mater content % Brix, acidity).The following varieties obtained at NRDIBH Stefanesti were studied: Argeş 11, Argeş 20, Argeş 16, Argeş 123, compared to the control variety Notorius.
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