'Assunta' and 'Ara': UPLB's first fresh market tomato F₁ hybrid varieties for off-season production (Lycopersicon esculentum Linn)
Issue Date
8-2010
Abstract
The tomato varietal improvement effort at the Institute of Plant Breeding led to the development of F₁ hybrid varieties, 'Assunta' and 'Ara' for off-season production. The development of 'Assunta' and 'Ara' was among the first attempt of IPB to focus its breeding strategies towards exploitation of heterosis in yield, uniformity and vigor in F₁ hybrids. The superiority of the two hybrids in terms of yield and tolerance to adverse environmental conditions during off season was shown in on-farm field trials conducted in major tomato growing areas in the country. The two hybrids were released as IPB varieties for off season production.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Journal of Crop Science
ISSN
0115-463x
Volume
35
Issue
2
Page
69-73
Document Type
Article
Frequency
tri-quarterly
Physical Description
table, graph, pictures
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Narciso, Josefina O. and Balatero, Conrado H., "'Assunta' and 'Ara': UPLB's first fresh market tomato F₁ hybrid varieties for off-season production (Lycopersicon esculentum Linn)" (2010). Journal Article. 4648.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4648