Evaluation of tomato hybrids under agro-climatic condition of Prayagraj (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

Abstract

This study conducted the "Evaluation of Tomato Hybrids under Agro-Climatic Conditions of Prayagraj" at the Horticultural Research Field, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh during Rabi 2024-2025. Assessment of ten tomato hybrids was conducted under randomized block design with three replications at Horticultural Research Field, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The ten hybrids included TMTH-291, TMTH-241, TMTH-2256, TMTH-2241, TMTH-270, TMTH-222, TMTH-255, Aryaman, and Abhilash as a local check. The growth and yield parameters received observations for hybrid selection which best matched local agro-climatic zones. At day 90 after transplant (DAT), TMTH-2256 reached the maximum height of 102.1 cm while producing the greatest number of branches at 17.73 when compared with local check Abhilash which measured 91.7 cm in height and had 16.13 branches. The growth pattern of TMTH-275 was equally robust as it reached 95.8 cm in plant height with 16.40 branches. TMTH-2256 demonstrated a fast-flowering period of 27.07 days together with the most flowers per cluster (8.33) and fruits per cluster (6.40) indicating improved reproductive Vigor. TMTH-2256 generated the maximum yield based on both plant output (2.67 kg) and hectare assessment (88.87 t/ha) while TMTH-275 achieved 2.47 kg/plant yield and 82.18 t/ha yield. Based on economic analysis of TMTH-2256 achieved the best benefit-cost ratio which validated its potential for commercial markets. Genetic diversity exists among the evaluated genotypes which demonstrates their significant adaptability potential together with yield-producing differences. The Prayagraj agro-climatic conditions favoured TMTH-2256 as the leading hybrid followed by TMTH-275 which makes them promising commercial options in Uttar Pradesh.