Germination time At an optimal temperature of about 24–28°C, tomato seeds usually germinate after 5–8 days.
Gene expression Gene expression is the process by which the information encoded in DNA is used to produce the proteins responsible for the plant’s function…
Generative Phase · generative growth The generative phase encompasses development related to flowering, fruit set, and fruit ripening.
Greenhouse film Tunnel film protects tomatoes from rain, wind, and low temperatures, while allowing the light necessary for photosynthesis to pass through.
Gibberellins Gibberellins are a group of natural plant hormones that regulate the growth and development of tomatoes.
Growing-tip rot · growing point rot Growing-tip rot occurs much less frequently than blossom-end rot of fruit.
Growth inhibitors · growth-inhibiting substances Growth inhibitors are substances that inhibit specific plant growth processes.
Germination Germination is the first stage of a tomato’s life, beginning after the seed absorbs water.
Growth Line A growth line is a conventional term for the direction and method of guiding the main stem of a tomato plant.
Greenhouse Whitefly · whitefly The greenhouse whitefly is a tiny, white, sucking pest found primarily under cover.
Genetic marker A genetic marker is a fragment of DNA used to identify specific genes or hereditary traits.
Growth restriction Growth restriction can be a natural stage in a plant’s development or the result of stress, nutrient deficiencies, root damage, or disease.
Germination Test · seed germination test A germination test is a simple test used to assess a seed’s ability to produce healthy seedlings.
Generative Reproduction · propagation from seed Generative propagation involves producing new plants from seeds formed after fertilization.
Growing Conditions Growing conditions include all factors that affect tomato growth: temperature, light, humidity, soil quality, fertilization, watering, and …
Growing season · growing season The growing season refers to the entire period of a plant’s active growth and development—from the start of germination until the end of th…
Glandular hairs (trichomes) · glandular trichomes The trichomes covering the stems and leaves of the tomato plant secrete aromatic substances and compounds that may deter some pests.
Germination capacity · seed germination rate Germination capacity refers to the percentage of seeds capable of producing healthy seedlings under specific conditions.
Green shoulder · green shoulders, green shoulder Green shoulder is a ripening disorder in which the part of the fruit around the stem remains green or yellowish and is sometimes harder, ev…
