Agri-Food Innovation
Tomato Variety for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
A new cultivar that will be suitable for both greenhouse/indoor cultivation and potted culture.
Technology overview
Cultivation of high-yield and premium-quality tomatoes requires a relatively cool, dry climate, and greenhouse tomato production can be a versatile solution for sustainable year-round cultivation.
The majority of commercial tomato varieties are of the indeterminate type, which has a tall stature and a long life cycle. This demands heavy maintenance and discourages the growers from investing in indoor tomato production.
There is a need to develop a tomato variety/hybrid that grows to a height of 3-5 feet and has a shorter life cycle.
RP has identified and developed a new cultivar that will be suitable for greenhouse/indoor cultivation and potted culture.
Technology features
The novel genotype, compared to the parent tomato variety, has:
A shorter life cycle
Lower plant height
Moderate sweetness
Tolerance to low light
Higher fruit yield
Potential applications
Vertical farming
Hydroponic culture
Seed production unit
Benefits
High yields
Fast harvest
Customisable sweetness level
Novel fruit shapes
Less maintenance work
Commercialisation
RP has completed a proof-of-concept and is looking for project collaborators to test the cultivar.
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