Effects of nitrogen fertilization on the nutritional value of organically and conventionally grown tomatoes

S. De Pascale*, R. Tamburrino, A. Maggio, G. Barbieri, V. Fogliano, R. Pernice

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Abstract

The role of nitrogen (N) as yield-limiting factor was evaluated over a 2-year period in tomato under conventional and organic management. Three N fertilization rates (0, 100, 200 kg N ha-1) and three tomato cultivars were compared under organic and conventional cropping systems. Yield response to organic system was different between the two years. In the second year marketable yield in the conventional system was significantly higher than in the organic system. Increasing nitrogen fertilization from 0 to 200 kg N ha-1 resulted in tomato yield increase and fruit quality improvement. Significant differences for nutritional quality between organically and conventionally grown tomatoes were observed. Total carotenoids concentration and antioxidant activity increased in organic tomatoes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Symposium Towards Ecologically Sound Fertilization Strategies for Filed Vegetable Production
PublisherISHS
Pages107-110
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9789066052604
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2006
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameActa Horticulturae
Volume700
ISSN (Print)0567-7572

Keywords

  • Antioxidant activity
  • Carotenoids
  • Lycopersicon esculentum miller
  • Nitrogen
  • Yield

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