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Germination and vegetative development

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The Tomato Crop

Part of the book series: The Tomato Crop ((WOCS))

Abstract

The tomato originated on the dry west coast of tropical South America where, during the growing season, temperatures are moderate (average minimum night 15°C; average maximum day 19°C) and the only moisture is from thick mists (Cooper, 1972). Consequently, although it will grow under a wide range of conditions, it thrives in temperatures between 10°C and 30°C and is neither tolerant of frost, nor of waterlogged conditions.

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Picken, A.J.F., Stewart, K., Klapwijk, D. (1986). Germination and vegetative development. In: Atherton, J.G., Rudich, J. (eds) The Tomato Crop. The Tomato Crop. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3137-4_3

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