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488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

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New Hainan client, Nanhai Net, January 29 news (reporter Li Shengfu) 50 acres of demonstration land, vines are covered with red and yellow agate-like cherry tomatoes, bathed in the sun at 18 degrees north latitude, full of vitality. On the 28th, 488 new varieties of Lingshui cherry tomatoes were selected from all over the country. At the same time, relevant persons in charge from the Hainan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, scientific research institutes, domestic buyers, Lingshui Li Autonomous County Agriculture and Rural Bureau, Lingshui Li Autonomous County Agricultural Investment Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group) and other departments have sought good strategies and a way out for the high-quality development of Lingshui cherry tomato industry.

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

On January 28, Lingshui held an observation meeting of new cherry tomato varieties. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

A new variety of cherry tomatoes in the demonstration base of Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

"This variety has a thin skin, plenty of moisture, and bursting pulp in the mouth, a bit like the old Lingshui cherry tomato brand Millennium. "This variety has a compact fruit arrangement and bright color, which is suitable for overwintering. "The taste of the pink fruit and the strong flavor make such cherry tomatoes very popular with consumers. "This cherry tomato is easy to manage, has a high yield, is of good quality and has a high sugar content. ”...... In the cherry tomato planting base of Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group in Timong Township, Lingshui and the cherry tomato demonstration variety planting base in Hongtian Village, large cherry tomato growers in various towns and towns in Lingshui who came to see the fruit selection went deep into the field to check the growth of 488 new cherry tomato varieties one by one. One will see which variety has the best fruit type, one will compare which varieties have stronger disease resistance, and one will compare which varieties have higher sweetness...... "These new varieties have excellent quality and good resistance, and they are currently the best varieties of cherry tomatoes in China." The relevant person in charge of Lingshui Agriculture and Rural Bureau introduced. The on-site observation meeting not only provides a display platform for scientific research and breeding units and seed enterprises, but also provides an intuitive window for cherry tomato growers to choose excellent varieties that can be seen, learned and communicated.

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

A new variety of cherry tomatoes in the demonstration base of Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

A new variety of cherry tomatoes in the demonstration base of Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

In the past, cherry tomatoes were the trump card industry of Lingshui agriculture, and it was also one of the main industries for Lingshui farmers to increase income and agricultural efficiency. At its peak, the planting area reached more than 70,000 acres. Affected by factors such as continuous cropping obstacles, the planting area of Lingshui cherry tomatoes is now only about 20,000 mu.

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

A new variety of cherry tomatoes in the demonstration base of Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

A new variety of cherry tomatoes in the demonstration base of Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

In order to give full play to the advantages of Lingshui South breeding resources, in 2023, Lingshui South Breeding Industry Development Research Institute and Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group will solicit 488 cherry tomato varieties from about 55 scientific research units and seed enterprises across the country. The cultivation method of insect net covering is adopted, and the excellent cherry tomato varieties and new technologies suitable for Lingshui planting are screened through the introduction test to promote and apply in Lingshui, so as to improve the planting enthusiasm of farmers and build the brand of Lingshui cherry tomatoes.

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

A new variety of cherry tomatoes in the demonstration base of Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

A new variety of cherry tomatoes in the demonstration base of Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

"In the cultivation process, we have achieved the purpose of reducing fertilizer and pesticides through the application of bio-organic fertilizer and the introduction of advanced production technologies such as insect-proof net planting. Wang Hui, general manager of Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group, introduced.

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

New varieties of cherry tomatoes. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

New varieties of cherry tomatoes. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

At the pre-selection site of excellent varieties, the Lingshui cherry tomato selection group was composed of relevant personnel such as Nanfan Industry Development Research Institute, Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group, industrial system, buyer representatives, and representatives of large planters, and screened out 10 key recommended varieties suitable for planting in Lingshui area and recognized by market customers according to the conditions of cherry tomato fruit type, taste, yield, disease and pest resistance, and reached a cooperation intention with the seed supply unit.

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

New varieties of cherry tomatoes. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

488 new varieties of cherry tomatoes were unveiled in Lingshui

New varieties of cherry tomatoes. Photo by reporter Li Shengfu

At the tasting and symposium of new cherry tomato varieties held at the same time, heads from Hainan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hainan Provincial Seed Station, Lingshui Agriculture and Rural Bureau, Lingshui Agricultural Investment Group, Lingshui Nanfan Industry Development Research Institute, Huazhong Agricultural University and other departments, as well as representatives of large cherry tomato growers and buyers in Lingshui, discussed the development status of Lingshui cherry tomato industry and the introduction of demonstration planting, and jointly sought a good strategy and a way out for the revitalization of Lingshui cherry tomato industry.

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