Yield and fruit quality of several wild and domestic tomato cultivars grown in an environmentally controlled agricultural facility (plant factory)

Summary

This research evaluated the comparative performance of wild and domestic tomato cultivars within a controlled environment plant factory system, measuring both productivity and fruit quality traits. The work contributes to understanding how genetic diversity in tomato germplasm responds to intensive, technology-driven production systems. Results may inform cultivar selection strategies for commercial plant factory operations seeking to balance yield with quality attributes.

Regional applicability

This study was conducted in Japan and reflects growing interest in plant factory technology in East Asia. The findings are potentially transferable to United Kingdom horticulture, where controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming are increasingly adopted; however, cultivar-specific outcomes would need validation with UK-relevant germplasm and growing conditions.

Key measures

Yield per plant, fruit quality parameters (likely including size, colour, soluble solids, acidity, and other organoleptic or nutritional measures)

Outcomes reported

The study compared yield and fruit quality characteristics across wild and domestic tomato cultivars grown under controlled environmental conditions in a plant factory system. Specific quality metrics and yield differences between cultivar types were evaluated.

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