Participation, utilization and development of genetic resources in the Organic Outdoor Tomato Project

Journal
Breeding for resilience: a strategy for organic and low-input farming systems? EUCARPIA 2nd Conference of the Organic and Low-Input Agriculture Section, Paris, France, 1-3 December 2010 2010 pp.139-142 ref.4
Date Issued
2010
Author(s)
Editor(s)
Goldringer, I.
Dawson, J. C.
Rey, F.
Vettoretti, A.
Chable, V.
Lammerts van Bueren, E.
Finckh, M.
Barot, S.
Abstract
his paper provides an overview of progress in the implementation of a participatory screening and breeding programme for tomato in Germany. The programme, which commenced in 2003, involves market gardeners, seed collectors, advisors and scientists to optimize the utilization of tomato genetic resources. The results of trials conducted in Schönhagen (Thuringia), Ellingerode (Saxony-Anhalt) and Rhauderfehn (Lower Saxony) to evaluate the yield and quality of selected tomato cultivars are summarized.