Root Rot · root rot Root rot is caused by soil-borne diseases or a prolonged lack of oxygen in the root zone.
Regular leaf · regular leaf, RL Regular leaves (Regular Leaf, RL) are the most common type of tomato foliage.
Resistant varieties Resistant varieties possess genetic traits that limit infection or the multiplication of a specific pathogen compared to susceptible variet…
Re-entry interval The re-entry interval is the period following the application of a plant protection product during which people or animals should not enter…
Root System Development Root system development begins as early as germination and continues throughout the plant’s growth period.
Redox · oxidation-reduction potential, ORP Oxidation-reduction potential (Redox, ORP) refers to the ability of an environment to oxidize or reduce various chemical compounds.
Refractometer A refractometer measures the refractive index of the juice, and the result, expressed in degrees Brix (°Bx), corresponds to the soluble sol…
Risk of disease The risk of disease depends on the simultaneous presence of a pathogen, a susceptible plant, and favorable environmental conditions.
Root system The root system is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients and anchoring the plant in the soil.
Removing Side Shoots · removing suckers, pinching out suckers Removing side shoots, known as suckers, involves eliminating shoots that grow from the leaf axils.
Root waterlogging · overwatering a plant Root waterlogging occurs when the soil remains excessively waterlogged for an extended period and lacks oxygen.
Rot Rot is a process of plant tissue decomposition most commonly caused by bacteria, fungi, or fungus-like organisms.
