Lycopersicon esculentum, Solanaceae The origin of tomato is Peru(South America)Tomato is rich in minerals (Iron and phosphorous), essential amino acids, vitamins(A and C) and dietary fibres.It contains lycopene and beta carotene pigments.Fruit of tomato is Berry and the red colour of tomato is mainly due to Lycopene pigment. The major tomato producing states are Maharashtra, […]
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WHITEFLY Causal organism: Bemisia tabaci Symptoms of damage Yellowing of leaves(Chlorosis) Leaves have chlorotic spots. Downward curling and drying of leaves It is a vector of tomato leaf curl disease Identification of pest Egg Are pear shaped, light yellowish in colour Nymphs Are oval, scale-like and greenish white in colour Adult Are white, tiny and scale-like
Tomato Cultivation & Management Climate Requirements for Tomato cultivation The temperature range of 10-25 °C is considered ideal for tomato cultivation. The ideal sowing temperature is 10-15 °C coupled with 400-600 mm rainfall. The best quality tomato, red in colour is developed at 21-24 °C temperature. Soil Requirements & Land Preparation Tomato grows very well on a wide range of soils,
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Preventing tomato plant disease Other than making sure your tomato plants are happy and healthy, there are a few other things you can do to help prevent tomato plant diseases. Here are nine tips to get you started on the road to disease-free, productive tomato plants: Rotate your crops. Since many tomato pathogens live in the
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