There is controversy about the benefits of silicon (Si) on tomato plants. This element has
structural and metabolic functions in the physiology of plants, generating benefits that may result …

Strawberry cultivation requires the use of cultivars adapted to the temperature and photoperiod
conditions of the production region. The objective of this work was to evaluate cultivars …

One of the major problems in cultivation of tomato is the occurrence of pests and diseases.
The objective of the research was to select genotypes from the second generation of the first …

Although strawberry can be cultivated in all types of climate, it grows best in temperate climates,
limiting its cultivation in certain countries or regions with tropical or subtropical climates. …

The tomato is susceptible to pest attacks that can lead to damages throughout the crop cycle.
Pest control is carried out, mainly, by insecticide and chemical acaricide spraying. However…

The tomato crop is of great importance, being the second most produced vegetable in the
world. Among the factors that limit its production are the attack of pests and diseases. One of …

An alternative for the management of the tomato moth is genetic resistance obtained
through interspecific crosses. The aim of this study was to select genotypes from the second …

Grafting is a common practice used in tomato to control soil pathogen problems, confer
tolerance against abiotic stresses and, when possible, increase yield. The objective of this study …

Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) are a serious threat to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) yield and
production since all varieties are highly susceptible to this insect. The wild tomato Solanum …

The objective was to estimate the combining ability of lines and heterosis in industrial tomato
genotypes for the identification of those with good potential for breeding programs. Ten …