S02 - Session P6 - Research regarding phenotypic expressiveness and agronomic value of the Hera tomato variety at Plant Genetic Resources Bank - for Vegetables, Floricultural, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants in Romania

Authors: Costel Vinatoru *, Bianca Musat, Camelia Bratu, Geanina Negosanu, Matilda Popescu, Dorel Hoza

Plant Genetic Resources Bank - for Vegetables, Floricultural, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Buzău possess for Solanum lycopersicum species an outstanding germplasm collection which is composed of over 2000 genotypes structured on various breeding stages. Hera tomato variety was approved and patented in 2018. The variety showed distinct phenotypic expressiveness of long and red pepper shaped fruits, preserving the taste and aroma of the traditional tomatoes. Starting with 2019, it was included in the conservative selection program and intensively evaluated regarding the phenotypic expressiveness, the variability of the main characters as well as its yield capacity and fruit quality. The research was carried out both in greenhouse, on an area of 300 m 2 and open field, on 600 m 2 . It was applied a specific crop technology for undetermined growth tomatoes. During the vegetation period, biometrical and phenological measurements were elaborated during 3 years of cultivation. The variety is intended for fresh consumption and a high yield potential. In greenhouse conditions was obtained an yield of 3.6 kg per plant and 2.4 kg / plant in open field. In greenhouse conditions was registered an average fruit weight of 289 g and 268 g in open field.