ISHS Acta Horticulturae 724: IX International Symposium on the Processing Tomato
RECENT ADVANCES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TOMATO PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA |
| Authors: | J.P. Mitchell, W.R. Horwath, T.K. Hartz, K.K. Klonsky, B.R. Hanson, E.M. Miyao, D.M. May, W.W. Wallender |
| Keywords: | drip irrigation, tomato fruit color quality, conservation tillage |
| Abstract:
Processing tomato growers and researchers in California are making significant advances toward the development of sustainable production systems that address multiple economic and environmental issues. Drip irrigated production is increasing in an effort to more effectively manage limited water resources, subsurface saline drainage water volumes and weeds. Tomato fruit color enhancement has also been shown using potassium fertigation. The use of cover crops, while still only on a small percentage of tomato acreage, reduces surface water runoff during winter rain events and also improves soil quality. Conservation or minimum tillage practices, also quite new in California, are now being developed for tomatoes as a means to reduce production costs as well as dust emissions. | |
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