UC Research for Commercial Tomatoes

Field interviews with UC researchers discussing their work with commercial tomatoes. Topics include new tomato variety field trials, an overview of various diseases which affect tomatoes, the use of reflective mulch to control insect pests, and the damage that stinkbugs can do to tomatoes. Scientists at UC Davis also introduce a tomato plant which is the first crop to have been genetically engineered to be salt tolerant. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [11/2001] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6124]

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Education

Tags:

• tomato
• plant
• commercial
• California
• Agriculture

[2011rhythmdivine]

Focus: Tomatoes. They are so delicious and nutritious. Nice to hear interviews of researchers growing commercial tomatoes.

[CENTRALVALLEYFOOD]

Interested in video on farming in California's Central Valley. Send yours to me for posting on this site.

[Gradechecker1]

Great information, but how does the reflective mulch affect bees in regards to pollination? Do the UV rays repel or attract, or is there a difference?

[myhan2urze]

Enjoyed. The Stink Bug info was helpful. I would like to see more up close info on tomato research.

[rocktommies]

Great information!