Shelf Life of Different Tomato Hybrids

Abstract

Tomato fruit samples at breaker stage were used to study the postharvest life of different hybrids in India. Percentage weight loss and percentage rotting were recorded 7 days after storage. Of the 12 hybrids studied, the lowest weight loss was recorded in NS812 and lowest rotting was in Pusa Hybrid 2. H176 had maximum fruit size, and Virat had maximum pericarp thickness. NS812, Pusa Hybrid 2 and Swaraksha hybrids are recommended for long term storage and long distance transport.