Determination of the Optimum Plot Size for Tomato Seedlings: An Advanced Research | Chapter 05 | Current Topics in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 2

 The goal of this study was to use Hatheway's method to estimate the ideal plot size for tomato seedlings using the Mestiço and Ozone cultivars, and to investigate if the optimum plot size could be determined solely by nondestructive qualities. It's critical to determine the best plot size based on scientific criteria in order to give the experimental results more credibility. The features of 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) were assessed. Experimental designs with a mix of I treatments (I = 3, 4, 5,..., 10, 15, 20, and 25) and R repeats (R= 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) were simulated in a randomised block design for each attribute examined. The optimal plot size varied depending on the criterion used. The stem diameter had the largest size plot when the number of treatments, repetitions, and experimental accuracy were all equal. As a result, the stem diameter can be utilised as a baseline for non-destructive features without destroying the seedling..

Author(S) Details

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.

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