Garden

Where will our food come from?

The U.

Garden

Tomato Varieties: What to Plant?

Choosing which tomato variety/varieties to plant is probably one of the most critical decisions commercial producers make each year.

Entomology

Pest and Disease Control Strategies

There are a number of potential diseases, insect and nematode pests that can cause significant damage to tomatoes (see list at end of article).

Breeding and Genetics

Genetic Control of Fruit Ripening in Tomato

The tomato is one of many plants that have evolved an “edible fruit” strategy for seed dispersal.

Breeding and Genetics

The Chemical and Genetic

Basis for Flavor in Tomatoes

There is no universal agreement on what a “perfect” tomato tastes like.