Blossom-end rot in tomato

Authors

  • J. R. Pereira
  • C. S. Fernandes
  • G. G. Cordeiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab1979.v14.16693

Keywords:

blossom-end rot, physiological disease, mineral nutrition of tomato, calcium deficiency in tomato

Abstract

The main objective was to study the effects of liming and foliar application of CaCl2 0.4% and CaSO4 0.6% on the incidence of blossom-end rot of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) var. Rossol. Liming was not effective in controlling this physiological disorder in the tomato fruit, even though it has contributed to reduce the incidence in about 25%. The treatments with CaCl2 0.4% and CaSO4 0.6% showed no effect in decreasing the rate of blossom-end rot. Liming, however increased the yield in 18%.

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How to Cite

Pereira, J. R., Fernandes, C. S., & Cordeiro, G. G. (2014). Blossom-end rot in tomato. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 14(3), 237–241. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab1979.v14.16693

Issue

v.14, n.3, mar. 1979

Section

ERRATA