| Abstract: | The yield of tomatoes for processing (Lycopersicon esculentum var. VF145 B. 7879) grown in artificially salinized plots, was reduced by 10% for every 1.5 mmhos/cm increase in ECe above 2.0 mmhos/cm. Yield reduction was the same for equal mean soil salinities regardless of leaching and the rate of salt accumulation in the soil. Total soluble solids content increased with increasing salinity to offset, to a large extent, the yield reduction. Reduction in water uptake, as a result of an increase in soil salinity was directly related to fruit yield reduction, but not to stover yield which was not affected by salinity. The salt tolerance during germination was similar to subsequent growth in the salinity range of this experiment.Contribution from the Agricultural Research Organization. The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel 1972. Series, No. 2225-E.Contribution from the Agricultural Research Organization. The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel 1972. Series, No. 2225-E. |
