Determination of the Optimum Plot Size for Tomato Seedlings: An Advanced Research

Authors

  • Jeniffer Ribeiro De Oliveira Federal University of Espírito Santo, Campus São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Jalille Amim Altoé Federal University of Espírito Santo, Campus São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Gleison Oliosi Federal University of Espírito Santo, Campus São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Alex Silva Lima Federal University of Espírito Santo, Campus São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Luã Víthor Chixaro Almeida Falcão Rosa Federal University of Espírito Santo, Campus São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Raquel da Silva Gomes Federal University of Espírito Santo, Campus São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Jasmyn Tognere Federal University of Espírito Santo, Campus São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Bruna Alves Salomão Federal University of Espírito Santo, Campus São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Mayara Nascimento Santos University of Vila Velha, Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • André Cayô Cavalcanti Multivix, Campus Nova Venécia, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Alan de Lima Nascimento Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Montanha, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Vinicius de Souza Oliveira Federal University of Espírito Santo, Campus Alegre, Espírito Santo, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/ctas/v2/1869C

Keywords:

Solanum lycopersicum, experimental precision, experimental planning, experimental design

Abstract

The objectives of this work were to determine the optimum plot size for tomato seedlings by Hatheway’s method, using the Mestiço and Ozone cultivars, and verify the possibility to obtain the optimum plot size only by nondestructive characteristics. Determining the optimal plot size based on scientific criteria is extremely important to give greater credibility to the experimental results. Non-destructives (aerial part height, stem diameter, number of leaves and leaf area) and destructives (aerial part dry matter, root dry matter, total dry matter and Dickson quality index) characteristics were evaluated. For each characteristic evaluated, experimental plans were simulated in a randomized block design with the combination of I treatments (I = 3, 4, 5, ..., 10, 15, 20 and 25) and R repetitions (R= 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7). The optimum plot size ranged according to the characteristic evaluated. Considering the number of treatments, repetitions and the same experimental accuracy, the stem diameter showed the highest size plot.  Thus, the stem diameter can be used as a basis characteristic for the non-destructives characteristics, without the need to destroy the seedling.

Published

2021-10-26

How to Cite

Jeniffer Ribeiro De Oliveira, Jalille Amim Altoé, Gleison Oliosi, Alex Silva Lima, Luã Víthor Chixaro Almeida Falcão Rosa, Raquel da Silva Gomes, … Vinicius de Souza Oliveira. (2021). Determination of the Optimum Plot Size for Tomato Seedlings: An Advanced Research . Current Topics in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 2, 41–50. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/ctas/v2/1869C

Issue

Current Topics in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 2

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