General objectives of genetic improvement of tomato

The main objectives of tomato genetic improvement are based on the work on varieties like Daniela, Saladette, Coctail and Cherry

Our genetically enhanced varieties show resistance to the following viruses: TYLCV (Ty1, Ty3), TMV, V, F123, N, SW5.

Our research and developing efforts are focused on the following objective markets: Spain, Portugal, Italy and Morocco.

Saladette

We carry out breeding on tomato varieties type Saladette with the strategy of gradual introduction of virus resistances, and improved productivity, furthermore taking into account those agronomic traits of interest to the consumer.

Saladette
Round

We carry out breeding on tomato varieties type round (type Daniela like) with the strategy of gradual introduction of virus resistances, and improved productivity, furthermore taking into account those agronomic traits of interest to the consumer.

Round
Coctail

We carry out breeding on tomato varieties type Coctail with the strategy of gradual introduction of virus resistances, and improved productivity, furthermore taking into account those agronomic traits of interest to the consumer.

Coctail

List of varieties and characteristics of Tomato

Shape Size Color Resistance Markets
Round180 gr.F123, N, SW, TMV, TYLCV, VSpain
210 gr.F123, N, SW, TMV, TYLCV, VMorocco, Others
Saladette150 gr.F123, N, SW, TMV, TYLCV, VSpain
210 gr.F123, N, SW, TMV, TYLCV, VSpain, Portugal, Mexico
Cluster150 gr.F123, N, SW, TMV, TYLCV, VSpain, Morocco
Coctail>45 gr.F123, N, SW, TMV, TYLCV, VSpain, Italy, Morocco
Cherry>35 gr.F123, N, SW, TMV, TYLCV, VSpain, Italy, Morocco, Others

Resistances that we work on Tomato

One of the main strategies of our genetic improvement program has been the gradual use of resistances to viruses in our genetic material without forgetting those agronomic characters of commercial interest.
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Introducted resistances

Resistance Inbreeds Description
TYLCV (Ty1, Ty2, Ty3)***Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus
TSWV**Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
N***Nematodes
F3 (I3)**Fusarium 3
Tmv, V, F12***Classical resistances

Developing resistances

Resistance Source Description
TswvSolanum HabrochaitesNew isolates
Cf (cladosporium)Solanum LycopersicumCladosporium
Lvt (oidium) inmuneSolanum LycopersicumL. Turica
Tuta AbsolutaSolanum HabrochaitesTuta Absoluta

Lines of Tomato

To obtain tomato lines, we use classic genetic improvement methods and perform resistance tests in natural environmental conditions of high possesion vector.
Methods Advantages Problems
Test TYLCV in natural infections in Spanish isolatedHigh level of resistance
Classical breedingAdaptation, Flexibility, CostTime

New projects for improvement of Tomato

Looking for new markets and solutions to the customers, we focus our projects on diversification, root resistances and health benefits.
Project Description
Solanum NigrumDefinition of anticancer properties
RootstocksInterspecific rootstocks
DiversificationNew varieties, colors and shapes
New marketsCreation of lines for new markets
Consulting, new varieties, seed multiplication, breeding services, genetic counseling, development of varieties, software seed management and genetic improvement, germplasm collection, seed Ecommerce, characterization of varieties of plant genetics laboratory, analysis of varietal purity, molecular markers, tomato seeds, pepper seeds, eggplant seeds, cucumber seeds.