Soil Analysis · soil testing Soil analysis is a laboratory test of a representative sample taken from a crop site.
Soil-borne diseases Soil-borne diseases are a group of diseases caused by pathogens that live in the soil and attack the root system, root collar, or vascular …
Sugars Sugars are produced during photosynthesis and are responsible for the sweet taste of tomatoes.
Sugars and Tomato Flavor Although it is often believed that the more sugar a tomato has, the tastier it is, the reality is more complex.
Seed fermentation time Tomato seed fermentation usually takes 2 to 4 days, depending on the ambient temperature.
Sprinkler irrigation · sprinkler irrigation Sprinkler irrigation involves watering plants from above using sprinklers.
Seed Disinfection Seed disinfection is a treatment performed before sowing to reduce the number of pathogens present on the seed surface and, when appropriat…
Substrate disinfection The purpose of substrate disinfection is to reduce the number of pathogens and pests present in the soil.
Supplementary Lighting Supplemental lighting for seedlings is used during periods of low light, primarily in winter and early spring.
Shoot elongation · shoot elongation Elongation is the process by which cells lengthen, leading to shoot growth.
Soil Erosion Soil erosion involves the gradual washing away or blowing away of the most fertile layer of soil by water or wind.
Soil flora · soil microflora Soil flora is the traditional term for soil microbiota, that is, the community of microorganisms living in the soil.
Skin thickness Skin thickness is a varietal trait that affects fruit shelf life, resistance to cracking, and eating comfort.
Soil horizon · soil layer A soil horizon is a layer of soil that differs from the others in composition, structure, and properties.
Sanitary Isolation Sanitary isolation involves the rapid separation and removal of diseased plants to limit the spread of pathogens.
Soil Quality Soil quality refers to the set of physical, chemical, and biological properties that determine its suitability for growing tomatoes.
Strap-shaped leaves "Strap-shaped leaves" is an ambiguous, descriptive term for leaves or leaflets that are excessively elongated, narrow, and someti…
Seed chambers Seed chambers are spaces inside the fruit that contain seeds surrounded by gelatinous tissue.
Shape of the fruit The shape of the fruit is one of the most distinctive characteristics of tomato varieties.
Soil microbiome The soil microbiome is the community of microorganisms inhabiting the soil, along with their interrelationships.
Seeds Seeds are the propagation material of the tomato that contain the complete genetic information needed for the development of a new plant.
Single-component fertilizers Single-component fertilizers primarily provide one essential nutrient, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium.
Stable (open-pollinated) variety An open-pollinated variety (OP) is a variety whose offspring, grown from its own seeds, retain the characteristics of the parent plant.
Sunburns · sunburn Sunburn occurs as a result of direct exposure of the fruit or leaves to intense solar radiation.
Stem hairiness The tomato stem is covered with numerous hairs that serve a protective function and reduce water loss.
Seed Storage Only seeds that are thoroughly dried, clean, and properly labeled with the variety name and harvest year should be stored.
Seedling Production · Preparing Seedlings Seedling production covers the period from sowing the seeds to transplanting the young plants to their permanent location.
Stress Response A stress response is a set of changes that occur in a plant in response to adverse environmental conditions.
Seedlings Seedlings are young tomato plants grown from seed before being transplanted to their permanent location.
Self-pollination · Self-pollination of tomatoes The tomato is a self-pollinating plant, which means that most of its flowers are pollinated by their own pollen.
Selection Selection involves choosing plants with the most desirable traits, such as taste, yield, health, or the typical appearance of a variety.
Sulfur (S) Sulfur is a macronutrient essential for the synthesis of proteins, enzymes, and many compounds responsible for proper plant metabolism.
Shoot apex (growing point) · growing tip The growing point (apex) is a small area of meristematic tissue located at the tip of a shoot or root.
Seed dormancy · seed dormancy Seed dormancy is a natural mechanism that inhibits germination until suitable environmental conditions arise.
Soil Liming Soil liming involves the application of liming materials to reduce soil acidity and raise the pH.
Slowdown in growth Growth inhibition refers to a significant slowdown or complete halt in a plant’s development.
Seed Treatment Seed treatment involves the even application, prior to sowing, of a biological or chemical preparation that protects against specific disea…
Spore A spore is a microscopic structure used for reproduction by many fungi and fungus-like organisms.
Substrate salinity Substrate salinity refers to an excessive accumulation of mineral salts in the root zone.
Sustainable farming Sustainable farming combines high production efficiency with care for the natural environment.
