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23/02/2021

Fusarium falciforme: emerging problem for California tomatoes

A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern for tomato producers. Dr. Cassandra Swett of…

19/02/2021

ToBRFV: several effective methods to eradicate the virus

Research shows: ozone kills ToBRFV in drain water Disinfecting drain water with ozone very effectively eliminates…

18/02/2021

Spain: water supplies are up to 58% of their capacity

… but planted surfaces could be reduced in Andalusia According to the Spanish press, water reserves…

12/02/2021

Genes have been identified that could be involved in the flavor of tomatoes

According to an INRAE publication published mid-August 2020, “a meta-analysis of the genomes of 775 tomato…

11/02/2021

HARNESSTOM Project: to improve the quality of tomatoes from the seed

HARNESSTOM aims to demonstrate that increasing use of Genetic Resources is key for food safety and…

08/02/2021

California: drought looms despite recent heavy snowfalls

Despite still being below average, conditions are slightly better than they were at this point last…

05/02/2021

Software program calculates processing tomato fertilizer needs

The calculator is readily available Processing tomato growers can use online software to estimate how much…

15/01/2021

Event: UCCE Processing Tomato Production Virtual Meeting

Due to the current meeting restrictions, the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is organising an…

14/01/2021

ToBRFV: a Rapid, RNA-based Isothermal Molecular Kit by Agdia

Agdia adds to diagnostic suite for ToBRFV with release of a rapid, RNA-based isothermal molecular kit…