Comparative Evaluation of Tomato Hybrids and Parental Lines For Fruit Quality Traits

Abstract

The present study was conducted to assess the variability and performance of
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) parental lines and their hybrids for key quality traits.
Eleven genetically diverse parental lines were crossed and the resulting hybrids were
evaluated along with their parents for seven traits: total soluble solids (TSS), total sugars,
titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, lycopene, total carotenoids, and total phenolic content.
Significant variability was observed among genotypes for all traits, indicating ample scope
for genetic improvement.