Genotypic Variability in Tomato for Total Carotenoids and Lycopene Content during Summer and Response to Post Harvest Temperature

Lycopene is the major carotenoid responsible for fruit colour in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). However, colour of the fruit is greatly affected by high temperature prevailing during fruit growth in the summer crop. To select a genotype suitable for summer conditions that can maintain colou...

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Main Authors: K S Shivashankara, K C Pavithra, R H Laxman, A T Sadashiva, M George Christopher
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Society for Promotion of Horticulture - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research 2014
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/af4eb2c9ebae4a3b9f09a62b769a9e2b
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