Effects of Total Integrated Solar Radiation on Radial Fruit Cracking in Tomato Cultivation under Rain Shelter in Cool Uplands

Abstract

This study investigated the cause of radial fruit cracking in tomato cultivation under rain shelter in the cool uplands in Gifu Prefecture The effect of total integrated radiation using two types of training methods was determined over a three-year period The percentage of refused radial fruit cracking associated with increased total integrated solar radiation from the young fruit stage to the mature green stage Fruit cracking occurred in the training method which foliage and fruits received a large amount of light-interception Also, as for fruits that undergo vigorous enlargement, the frequency of the radial fruit cracking increased