Influence of soil moisture levels and packaging on postharvest qualities of tomato
Abstract
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Plants respond to reduced soil water availability without
experiencing any detectable change in shoot-water relations.
The tomato seedlings (cv. ‘Moneymaker’) were planted in
plastic pots under greenhouse conditions under five different
soil moisture levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% of the
pot capacity). They were then assessed for postharvest qualities
including use of different types of packaging [non-packaged
(control), perforated and non-perforated high density polythene
bag (HDPE)]. Plant growth and yield were reduced due to
moisture stress but postharvest qualities were enhanced.
Packaging positively influenced tomato fruit quality and
extended tomato shelf life.
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