Comparative evaluation of F1hybrids of cherry tomato with different fruit colors based on a set of biochemical, biometric and organoleptic parameters

The article presents the results of competitive variety testing of F1 hybrids of cherry tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., var. cerasiforme). The aim of the study was to conduct a comparative evaluation of F1 hybrids of cherry tomato with different fruit colors based on a set of biochemical, biometric and organoleptic parameters. The study was conducted at the Krimsk breeding center «Gavrish» (Krasnodar Territory, V light zone) in 2023-2024. The samples were studied for a set of characteristics, including biometric (fruit weight, number of fruits in inflorescence, total yield) and biochemical parameters (content of dry soluble substances, dry matter, monosaccharides, titratable acidity), as well as organoleptic indicators. Significant differences in the complex of biochemical and organoleptic parameters between the color groups were established. Thus, over the entire observation period, the highest dry matter content was characteristic of yellow-fruited hybrids (x̅ = 8.7%), monosaccharides for red-fruited hybrids (x̅ = 4.8%), the highest value of the sugar-acid coefficient and tasting assessment was also noted in the red-fruited group (x̅ = 10.6 and 3.9 points, respectively). As a result of the study, the following F1 hybrids were isolated and submitted to the State Variety Testing: red-fruited - k-2717/20 «F1Cheruti»; yellow-fruited - k-2742/20 «F1 Pikachu»; pink-fruited - k-2749/20 «F1 Monami»; brown-fruited - k-2754/20 «F1Roxy», which combine high productivity with good organoleptic properties.

вишневидный томат, F1 гибрид, окраска плода, биохимический анализ, сухие вещества, сахара, кислотность, урожайность