TOMATO (A complete guide on crop improvement, crop protection and crop management)

ISBN-978-93-6175-358-9

Tomato, Onion, and Potato (TOP) are the crops of major concern due to their versatileand
indispensable nature. Among these, tomatoes consistently steal the spotlight due to the myriad
challenges encountered from production to marketing. It often faces a wide fluctuation in prices
and demand intervention by the government officials and policy makers. Despite being the
second-largest producer of tomatoes globally, India grapples with substantial price inflation in
this crop. As a short-duration and highly perishable crop, tomatoes can bring both joy and
distress to growers, consumers, and retailers alike.
This book, “A Complete Guide on Tomato,” is deigned to benefit students, research scholars,
or anyone studying agriculture, botany, nutrition, or related fields.It offers a comprehensive
understanding for those engaged in research, exam preparation, or seeking to broaden their
knowledge, serving as an invaluable resource. This book lays a solid foundation covering all
aspects of tomato right form understanding cultivation to post-harvest handling, pest
management and physiological disorders. It also delves into breeding, biotechnology as they
are important in crop improvement programmes. To ensure at most quality, this book is written
in a straightforward and inclusive language.
We firmly believe that grasping the intricacies of tomatoes not only enriches academic learning
but also creates curiosity, ignite your passion for tomatoes, and empower you to unleash the
full potential of this remarkable crop. We sincerely thank you for embarking on this tomato
journey with us.
Regards,
Dr. C. Indu Rani
B. Swetha
P. Sowmya
K.R. Krishna Kumar