Solanum lycopersicum L. - Research Methods, Approaches, and Perspectives

Name: Solanum lycopersicum L. - Research Methods, Approaches, and Perspectives
Brand: IntechOpen
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By Natalya Rekoslavskaya

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The book is dedicated to one of the favorite plants, the fruits of which are widely used by people, the tomato, Solanum lycopersicum L. Of great interest to readers will be information about the global tomato yield, as well as the methods being developed to control biotic and abiotic stresses (insect pests, bacteria, fungi, and viruses) in order to achieve high yields. The main pests of tomatoes are described in detail. Agromorphological, biotechnological, physical, and pharmaceutical methods for combating pathogens are proposed, along with progressive pathogen clearance techniques to enhance the post-harvest shelf life of tomato fruits for both market and domestic use. Interesting time data on the origin of tomatoes, their transportation routes in the Middle Ages, and people's attitudes towards these fruits are presented. Of great interest are the selection paths that led to modern high-yielding varieties with a high content of sugars, lycopene, vitamins, and other beneficial substances, developed by biologists and nature enthusiasts who have worked on these wonderful fruits. Innovative methods for improving tomato productivity are presented in detail, including biotechnological, genetic, cellular, and in vitro technologies. The book presents colorful images of unique tomato varieties, as well as technologies for obtaining new plants through the cultivation of isolated cells and tissues. The book is of interest to a wide range of readers, including young students, biotechnological specialists, and agricultural workers.

Product details

Number of Pages:: 120
Release Date:: 2026-01-14
Publication Date:: 2026-01-14
Publisher:: IntechOpen
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1836346956
ISBN13:: 9781836346951
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 463 g
Height:: 183 cm
Width:: 260 cm
Thickness:: 13 cm

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