SKUAST researchers develops fast growing hybrid tomato variety

These tomato plants are different from the local varieties and can grow much faster as compared to other varieties. 

Recently the scientists of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology, popularly known as SKUAST have developed hybrid tomato variety for the farmers.

These tomato plants are quite different from the local varieties and can grow much faster as compared to other varieties with large quantity of crop. Researchers and students from SKUAST are looking after the project. Researchers are hopeful that in future these hybrid seed varieties will bring revolution in tomato crop and farmers will get huge benefits from it.

The developmental process in Jammu and Kashmir has taken a pace from quite a while now. Besides, infrastructure development, the government is giving much emphasis to the agriculture sector. The production of tomato in the Union Territory would be increased with the help of hybrid seed varieties and this will help in doubling farmers’ income.