). Moreover, when added in small quantities (1–3% w/w) to a fertigated, soilless substrate, biochar has been shown improved the growth of tomato, and growth and yield of pepper ( Graber et al., 2010 ) and a less incidence of necrotrophic and biotrophic foliar
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Fresh-market tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) is grown commercially in open field and protected environment systems including greenhouses and high tunnels. High tunnels are popular in temperate climates where they are used to extend the growing
Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the most important vegetable food crops of the world ( FAOSTAT, 2008 ). Year-round availability, a high rate of consumption, and significant levels of antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, β-carotene, γ
temperature of tomato and resulted in a higher leaf area index and lower specific leaf area, which help regulate photosynthetic activities ( Li et al., 2014a ) and further benefit the yield at harvest ( Adams et al., 2000 ). In recent years, our research group
The begomoviruses, Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) and Tomato mottle virus (ToMoV), vectored by the silverleaf whitefly ( Bemisia argentifolii Bellows & Perring) can cause severe losses in tomato production. Most cultivated tomatoes are
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Tomatoes are important in human nutrition because they are a good source of antioxidants, minerals, vitamin C (VC), and organic acids ( Erba et al., 2013 ; Toor et al., 2006 ). High tomato consumption reduces the risk of certain diseases ( Al
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