The new hybrid combines intermediate resistance with strong market performance
For the new season in Mexico, BASF presents a new tomato variety Grape Indeterminado Teenon F1 (ex NUN 06091) with intermediate resistance against rough tomato virus (ToBRFV). The new hybrid combines intermediate resistance (IR) with strong agronomic and market performance.
“Teenon F1 has demonstrated its performance during two test seasons at different locations in Sinaloa, the El Bajío area, Baja California and central South Mexico,” commented Hiram Gutiérrez Ayala, BASF’s Protected Crops Sales Manager for NAFTA.
He added, “The variety showed reliable resistance under mild and strong virus pressure and will help contribute to a more stable supply of high-quality Grape tomatoes for the domestic market in Mexico and the important export markets of the United States and Canada. Thanks to its strong, semi-open plant type and reliable fruit setting, it offers excellent field and market performance. Consumers will value the Teenon F1 fruit for its attractive appearance, shelf life and sweetness.”
BASF breeders and researchers used innovative breeding practices like controlled production systems and marker technology to speed up the variety development process and will do so for future varieties. In this way, the development time of tomato varieties can be reduced to 5-6 years.
The company intends to introduce new Roma- type varieties in 2021 and to develop more ToBRFV-resistant varieties for other tomato segments and regions in the coming years. Through this continuous innovation, BASF demonstrates its commitment to offering reliable and well-performing solutions that meet the needs of everyone involved in the value chain and of consumers.
