Breeding Two New Varieties of Greenhouse Tomatoes Resistant to Fusarium Wilt - Hardcover

Walter August Huelsen

9780331820607: Breeding Two New Varieties of Greenhouse Tomatoes Resistant to Fusarium Wilt

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ISBN 10: 0331820609 ISBN 13: 9780331820607

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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This book details the development of two new greenhouse tomato varieties, Blair Forcing and Lloyd Forcing, which were bred to resist Fusarium wilt, a prevalent disease that often affects greenhouse-grown tomatoes. Prior to the author's research, no greenhouse tomato varieties had been developed that were wilt-resistant and also pollinated easily, a crucial factor in greenhouse production. The author's work in breeding these two varieties filled this gap, combining wilt resistance with the high yields and other desirable qualities of existing greenhouse varieties. This book provides a comprehensive account of the breeding process, including the initial selection of promising varieties, preliminary testing, and the crossing and selection of progeny. It also includes detailed data on the performance of the new varieties in greenhouse tests, demonstrating their superior yield, earliness, and wilt resistance compared to existing varieties. The development of Blair Forcing and Lloyd Forcing represents a significant advancement in greenhouse tomato production, offering growers new options for producing high-quality tomatoes resistant to a major disease.

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