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Taken from Introduction: This tomato is believed to have its origin in the Peru-Ecuador areas from where it spread as a weed throughout many parts of tropical America and then domesticated in Mexico. It was introduced into Europe early in the sixteen-century and the United States of America two centuries later. Tomato belongs to the family Solanaceae and its scientific name is Lycopersicon esculentum. Tomatoes can be considered one of the most important vegetables. The fruits can be cooked or eaten raw. Additionally, this vegetable is used extensively in the canning industry in the production juices, sauces, ketchup and paste

Contents:

• CULTIVATION [ Propagation ~ Seed Treatment ~ Soil Treatment ~ Sowing ~ Shading ~ Hardening ~ Transplanting ~ Fertilization ~ Soil and Crop Management ]
• INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT [ Symptoms & Control: MITES ~ APHIDS ~ WHITEFLIES ~ THRIPS ~ LEAF MINER ]
• DISEASE MANAGEMENT [ Symptoms & Disease Cycle Control: CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS (CMV) ~ SPOTTED WILT (SW) ~ LEAF CURL ~ BACTERIAL WILT (BW) ~ BLOSSOM END ROT ~ BACTERIAL SOFT ROT (BFR) ~ PITH NECROSIS ~ LATE BLIGHT ~ FUSARIUM WILT (F.W.) ~ SOUTHERN BLIGHT (S.B) ~ DAMPING OFF ~ ANTHRACNOSE ]
• NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS [ Nitrogen ~ Phosphorus ~ Potassium ~ Harvest Maturity Indices ]
• HARVEST METHOD
• PREPARATION FOR MARKET [ Waxing ~ Grading ~ Packing ~ Temperature Control ]

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