UC Study Finds Extreme Heat Reduces California Tomato Yields and Quality
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What happened
Researchers at the University of California studied how temperature affects processing tomatoes grown in California. The study found that extreme temperatures cause both lower yields and lower product quality, resulting in lower revenue for growers. The findings indicate that extreme heat conditions affect tomato plants despite the use of irrigation.
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Why it matters
The research challenges the long-held assumption that irrigation can fully mitigate the negative effects of extreme heat on agricultural crops. The reduced yields and quality due to high temperatures could impact the supply and revenue of California processing tomato growers.
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Who's involved
- University of CaliforniaConducted the study examining temperature effects on tomato crops