Evaluation of tomato production under protected structures

Protected structures such as high tunnels, enthuses, and greenhouses provide an alternative to tomato production in harsh environmental conditions by extending the growing season. The breeding program is currently leading a project to evaluate the agronomic and economic feasibility of covered structures as an alternative to open field production to reduce yield loses caused by insect-transmitted diseases and to extend tomato growing season. The project aims to develop an extended information network to provide grower education on factors influencing profitable production practices specifically developed for locally and regionally produced fresh market tomatoes.