2003 Bradley County Arkansas Trial
Fresh Market Tomato Breeding Program
Dilip R. Panthee, Ph.D., Tomato Breeder and Assistant Professor. Horticultural Science
Randolph G. Gardner, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
| Variety/ Breeding Line |
20lb. B/A (XL#1) | 20 lb. B/A (XL Combo) | % #1 | Avg. Wt. (Oz.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC 0392 | 1627 a | 1962 abc | 82.9 | 9.75 ab |
| NC 0377 | 1480 ab | 1720 bc | 86.0 | 9.30 bcd |
| NC 0338 | 1445 ab | 1644 c | 87.9 | 8.93 de |
| NC 0389 | 1427 ab | 1766 bc | 80.8 | 8.88 de |
| NC 03102 | 1408 ab | 1808 bc | 77.9 | 9.00 cde |
| NC 0330 | 1388 ab | 1771 bc | 78.4 | 10.03 a |
| NC 0391 | 1375 ab | 1662 c | 82.7 | 8.88 de |
| Mt. Spring | 1281 abc | 1622 c | 79.0 | 9.40 bcd |
| NC 0393 | 1263 abc | 1964 abc | 64.3 | 9.75 ab |
| NC 0236 | 1232 abcd | 1824 abc | 67.5 | 8.65 e |
| NC 0390 | 1119 bcd | 1667 c | 67.1 | 9.33 bcd |
| BHN-444 | 962 cd | 2088 ab | 46.1 | 9.78 ab |
| Amelia | 901 cd | 2200 a | 41.0 | 10.15 a |
| NC 0227 | 862 d | 1742 bc | 49.5 | 9.58 abc |
Means within a column followed by a different letter are significantly different as determined by Duncan’s multiple range test (P<0.05).
This study was conducted by Dr. Paul E. Cooper, Area Horticultural Specialist (Retired), and Mr. John C. Gavin, Bradley County Extension Agent.
Materials and Methods:
14 Tomato Varieties/Experimental TSWV Resistant Hybrids with 4 Replications
Seeded: February 14, 2003
Cupped: March 5, 2003
Transplanted to Field: April 2, 2003
Black Plastic Mulch & Drip Irrigation
Rows 6’ Apart, Within Row Spacing – 21”
Staked (4’ stakes), Tied (4 times), Pruned Heavy
Fertilization: 100-100-100
Harvest Dates: (6 Harvests) June 10, June 16, June 19, June 23, June 30, and July 7
Dilip R. Panthee, Ph.D.
Randolph G. Gardner, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
Phone: 828.684.3562 ~ Fax: 828.684.8715
Email: dilip_panthee@ncsu.edu
Email: randy_gardner@ncsu.edu