Effects of Nitrogen Rates on Chemical Composition of Yellow Grape Tomato Grown in a Subtropical Climate

• Published in: Journal of plant nutrition Vol. 30; no. 6; pp. 927 - 935
• Main Authors: Simonne, A. H., Fuzeré, J. M., Simonne, E., Hochmuth, R. C., Marshall, M. R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, NJ Taylor & Francis Group 09.05.2007; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions; Biological and medical sciences; brix; carotenoids; color; Economic plant physiology; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; General agronomy. Plant production; lycopersicon esculentum Mill; Metabolism; Metabolism. Physicochemical requirements; N fertilization; Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium fertilizations; Nutrition. Photosynthesis. Respiration. Metabolism; Plant physiology and development; Soil-plant relationships. Soil fertility. Fertilization. Amendments; titratable acidity; vitamin C; Nitrogen fertilization; Ascorbic acid; carotenoids; Organic acids; brix; Hot climate; Carboxylic acid; Plant nutrition; Dicotyledones; N fertilization; Angiospermae; Lycopersicon esculentum; Pigments; Chemical composition; Chemical properties; Solanaceae; lycopersicon esculentum Mill; Organic compounds; Non metal; Terpenoid; Subtropical zone; vitamin C; Color; Aldonic acid; Acidity; Isoprenoid; Nitrogen; titratable acidity; Group VA element; Vegetable crop; Grape; Subtropical climate; Spermatophyta; Carotenoid

Grape tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) are gaining popularity among consumers because of their flavor, sweetness, potential health benefits, and ease of consumption. Most grape tomatoes are indeterminate varieties. Hence, current production practices (including fertilization rates) may need...