Effect of transplanting seedlings in compost on yield, fruit quality and incidence of wilt diseases in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)

Yield and quality of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) in Ghana are reduced by wilt diseases in the fîeld. A study was conducted to determine the effect of transplanting seedlings from compost on yield, quality and wilt disease incidence. Transplanting seedlings from compost at 50% flower bud i...

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Published in:Advances in horticultural science 2000-01, Vol.14 (3), p.143-146
Main Authors: Ofosu-Anim, J., Budu, K.G., Blay, E.T., Offei, S.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bud initiation
Compost
Compost maturity
Disease resistance
Fruit set
Fruits
Plant diseases
Plants
Seedlings
Sustainable agriculture
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Summary:Yield and quality of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) in Ghana are reduced by wilt diseases in the fîeld. A study was conducted to determine the effect of transplanting seedlings from compost on yield, quality and wilt disease incidence. Transplanting seedlings from compost at 50% flower bud initiation reduced the incidence of wilt diseases. Plants transplanted together with compost were more vigorous and had an extended harvest period. Mean number of fruits/plant, mean fruit weight and yield in tonnes/ha were significantly increased when seedlings were transplanted together with compost at 50% flower bud initiation, and the treatment slightly increased total soluble solids content but did not affect shelf-life and pH. Fusarium oxysporum and Sclerotium rolfsii were identified as the predominant organisms associated with wilt disease in the field by a pathogenicity test in the greenhouse.
ISSN:0394-6169
1592-1573