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Evaluation of Tomato Lines Under Organic Practices. Season: 2016-2017

M. Nazim Uddin
Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Garizpur-1701, Bangladesh

Ferdouse Islam
Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Garizpur-1701, Bangladesh

G M A Halim
Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Garizpur-1701, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A total 33 tomato genotypes were evaluated at Olericulture Division of HRC, BARI, Gazipur during 2015-16 under low input organic condition including three checks (BARI Tomato 11, BARI Tomato 15, BARI Tomato 17) in order to find suitable genotypes for growing organically. The experiment was set in an augmented design and revealed that the genotypes were significantly differed (P ≤ 0.05) in horticultural traits except 50% plants flowering and fruit shape. The crop duration was more than 3 months, while plant height ranged from 63.0 - 255.6 cm. Single fruit weight was varied significantly as cherry types genotypes were also included in the evaluation, and ranged 8.06-309 g. Number of fruits per plant was also significantly differed which was ranged 4-115. The fruits shape was observed round to elongate. The quality characters of the fruits namely, brix and shelf life were also varied significantly. The brix value recorded the maximum value was 6.99 and the minimum 2.33. Pericarp thickness found thick to thin. The per plant yield recorded the highest in the genotypes AVTO 1242-1 (5.01 kg), while the lowest in AVTO 1248-2 (0.39 kg). Considering the horticultural traits AVTO-1201-1, AVTO-1202, AVTO -1242-1, AVTO -1245 -2, AVTO 1250 -1, Cherry 2, Ind. Green, Ind. White, and H390 may be selected for PYT under organic conditions. Moreover, the genetic reasons may require identifying for future low input breeding purposes.

Keywords: Vegetables, Tomato, Fertilizer, Organic condition, Cowdung, Ploughing, Power tiller

Location: Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Garizpur-1701, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-00-2016

End Date: 00-00-2017

Program Area: Crop-Soil-Water Management

Commodity: Tomato

Objectives:

To identify the Tomato cultivars suitable for organic condition in the tropical country like Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The study has been carried out to find suitable genotypes for growing organically at Olericulture Division, HRC, BARI during winter 2015-16. Thirty-three genotypes including 3 checks (BARI Tomato 11, BARI Tomato 15, BARI Tomato 17) have been evaluated following the augmented design. Organically produce seeds were sown in an organic seedbed on 14 October 2015. Two true leaves stage seedlings were double transplanted in another organic seedbed, and 30 days old seedlings were planted on 17 November 2015 in the organic field developing by applying cowdung 15 t/ha /year. Before, ploughing the half amount of fully matured cowdung was applied and ploughing by a Power tiller and leveled. Then the 1 m beds were raised apart from 60 cm drain. The beds then made furrow by spade and applied half of the remaining half amount of cowdung. Finally, pits were dug by 50 cm x 50 cm and then applied last amount of cowdung and 100 g BAOFER in each pit followed by watering. In the afternoon, seedlings were transplanted. Tomato plants were stalked by bamboo stick in a way of “A” shape. De-suckering and other intercultural operation were carried out as and when needed. Any pest management measurements except trap/barrier crop were taken in the study. Qualitative and quantitative horticultural traits data were recorded and here quantitative data are shown. Data were analyzed statistically using STAR software.

Source of Information: Annual Research Report 2016-2017, Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Garizpur-1701, Bangladesh

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Achievement/Findings:

Considering the horticultural traits AVTO-1201-1, AVTO-1202, AVTO 1242-1, AVTO 1245 -2, AVTO 1250 -1, Cherry 2, Ind. Green, Ind. White, and H390 may selected for PYT under organic condition. Moreover, genetic reason may require to identifing for future low input breeding purpose.

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