DOI: 10.36347/sajb.2014.v02i11.019

Pages: 837-840

A field experiment was conducted at Sabajpura farm, ICAR research complex for eastern region, Patna on post harvest quality of tomato as influenced by drip irrigation scheduling. The experiment was conducted in split plot design with irrigation water equivalent to 100, 80 and 60% ET (Evapo transpiration) in main plots and water as per daily, alternate days and once in three days schedule in sub-plots. Observations regarding TSS (0 Brix), acidity and fruit firmness (Kg/m2) was undertaken. These parameters showed better response at 80% ET when plant received irrigation once in two days which was at par with once in three days irrigation. Highest TSS in tomato fruit was recorded under irrigation scheduling once in two days (3.430 Brix). However, Lowest acidity was associated with 100% irrigation (4.00) followed by 60% irrigation (5.21). Irrigation scheduling with once in two days proved maximum firmness of tomato fruit (3.53) which was at par with once in three days irrigation scheduling (3.39 Kg/cm2). Drip irrigation is an effective adaptation technology to maintain quality of vegetables like tomato in warmer climate in future time periods.