The effect of hybrid composition on the yield and quality of tomato under drip irrigation conditions in the south of Ukraine

Abstract

Tomatoes have a significant place among vegetable crops and occupy an area of up to 87 thousand hectares in Ukraine. Their main production occurs in the steppe regions. Tomatoes are valued for their calorie content, sugar content, nutrients, and vitamins. Marinades, pickles, tomato paste and juices are made from them. According to research by scientists of the Institute of Nutrition of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, the annual rate of tomatoes per person is 32 kg. In order to fully provide the population of Ukraine with tomato products, it is necessary to increase the volume of tomato cultivation by 1.5–2.0 times.