Israeli scientists have made significant progress in growing tomatoes that require minimal watering. These innovative varieties use 90% less water than usual, and can be solving the problem of water shortages in arid regions.
Resistance to drought and high temperatures: ideal for climate with limited water resources. Minimal watering: in some experimental conditions, the bushes received water only during the first three weeks of the season. Natural selection: instead of gene modification, scientists use traditional breeding methods, exploring nature resources. Experimental fields: 40,000 bushes were planted on the experimental plantations, representing 200 varieties. Laboratory tests: 700 new varieties are investigated every year, the best ones are chosen for reproduction. The seed base has already accumulated 12 thousand unique species. Quality Assessment: Attention is paid to the taste, aroma, texture and color of the fruit.
The project is implemented within the framework of the European Research Program. The main task is to create persistent varieties of tomatoes, which will be at the same time economical to use water, delicious and yielding. Such achievements can significantly affect global agriculture, especially in climate change.
