PS TOM2 (AVTO1706)

Crop Name: Tomato

National Code: NGLE -23 -22

Variety Name: PS TOM2

Original Name: AVTO1706

Outstanding Characteristics: Medium maturity (70-80 days), good heat tolerant, very firm fruit, good shelf life, dual purpose (good for processing and fresh market). (45.1t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sudan and Northern Guinea Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: World Vegetable Centre, Taiwan

Developing Institute: World Vegetable Centre, Taiwan & Premier Seed Nigeria; NIHORT, Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Peter Hanson, Afolabi Samson Oluwaseun, Habu Saleh Hamisu, Chikaleke Victor Anoize, Idris Bala Abdullahi, Yahaya Danlami Giginyu, Ibitoye Oyewale, Olaolu Israel Fawole, Emmanuel Nandom Sunday, Felix Joshua, Rekiya Ojochide Ali & Prince Peter Umeh

Potential Yield (t/ha): 45.1

Year of Release: 2023

Year of Registration: 2023