{"id":22084,"date":"2025-03-05T18:19:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T13:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vglobenews.com\/?p=22084"},"modified":"2025-03-05T20:39:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T15:09:37","slug":"global-experts-gather-in-hyderabad-to-revolutionize-tomato-farming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vglobenews.com\/?p=22084","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Global Experts Gather in Hyderabad to Revolutionize Tomato Farming&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_20250305_184712178922205903313913.jpg?resize=640%2C648&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_20250305_184712178922205903313913.jpg?w=952&amp;ssl=1 952w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_20250305_184712178922205903313913.jpg?resize=296%2C300&amp;ssl=1 296w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_20250305_184712178922205903313913.jpg?resize=768%2C778&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Workshop on Global Tomato Breeding Held at Telangana Horticultural University<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hyderabad, March 5, 2025:<\/strong> An <strong>international workshop on unlocking advances and applications in global tomato breeding<\/strong> was organized at <strong>Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University (SKLTHU)<\/strong> in Hyderabad. The workshop focused on the development of <strong>high-yielding, climate-resilient, and disease-resistant tomato varieties<\/strong>, with special emphasis on tackling viral diseases, pest infestations, and challenges posed by rising temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00414925340188268673539.jpg?resize=300%2C194&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00414925340188268673539.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00414925340188268673539.jpg?resize=768%2C496&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00414925340188268673539.jpg?w=907&amp;ssl=1 907w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_20250305_1848217109203623701227218.jpg?resize=278%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_20250305_1848217109203623701227218.jpg?resize=278%2C300&amp;ssl=1 278w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_20250305_1848217109203623701227218.jpg?w=552&amp;ssl=1 552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need for Advanced Tomato Varieties in Telangana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the event, Vice Chancellor <strong>Dr. Danda Raji Reddy<\/strong>, who attended as the chief guest, highlighted the need for tomato <strong>hybrid varieties suitable for processing industries<\/strong> to enhance export opportunities and increase farmers&#8217; incomes. He stressed the importance of <strong>breeding tomato varieties resistant to major threats<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tomato pinworm (Tuta absoluta):<\/strong> A destructive pest that significantly reduces yields during the summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV):<\/strong> A viral disease that stunts plant growth and reduces fruit production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High temperatures:<\/strong> The need for <strong>heat-tolerant hybrids<\/strong> that can thrive even when temperatures exceed <strong>42\u00b0C<\/strong> was emphasized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;To achieve higher productivity on limited land, hybrid varieties are the only viable solution. Research on speed breeding, biotechnology, and hybrid variety development is being accelerated at SKLTHU. Our goal is to make advanced hybrid tomato varieties available to farmers within the next two years,&#8221;<\/em> Dr. Raji Reddy assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_20250305_1847524116775234818667226.jpg?resize=300%2C279&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_20250305_1847524116775234818667226.jpg?resize=300%2C279&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_20250305_1847524116775234818667226.jpg?w=676&amp;ssl=1 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00427113416698720651144.jpg?resize=640%2C414&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00427113416698720651144.jpg?resize=1024%2C662&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00427113416698720651144.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00427113416698720651144.jpg?resize=768%2C496&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00427113416698720651144.jpg?resize=1536%2C993&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00427113416698720651144.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00427113416698720651144.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Global Innovations in Tomato Breeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Asaf Eybishitz, Senior Scientist of Tomato Breeding at the World Vegetable Center in Taiwan,<\/strong> delivered a keynote address on <strong>innovations in global tomato development<\/strong>. He shared that <strong>new genes capable of resisting pests, viruses, and extreme temperatures<\/strong> had already been identified and incorporated into advanced tomato hybrids. These varieties will soon be available to farmers worldwide, including in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Eybishitz noted that tomato growers in Telangana are experiencing <strong>significant losses due to viral diseases, tomato pinworm infestations, and early blight<\/strong>. He assured that the <strong>World Vegetable Research Institute<\/strong> has developed resilient tomato varieties and will soon introduce them to farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Many tomato farmers in Telangana are facing yield and quality losses due to diseases and pests. The latest research in tomato breeding can offer long-term solutions. Our newly developed varieties will provide resistance to these challenges and improve productivity,&#8221;<\/em> he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Field Visits and Farmer Interactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the workshop, Dr. Eybishitz and a team of scientists visited <strong>tomato fields in Shamshabad and surrounding mandals<\/strong> to interact with farmers and assess the real-time challenges they face. Farmers explained their struggles with <strong>low yields, pest attacks, and unpredictable weather conditions<\/strong>. The visiting experts took note of these issues and discussed possible solutions through <strong>biotech-assisted breeding and hybrid seed development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00394995389848165030216.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00394995389848165030216.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00394995389848165030216.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00394995389848165030216.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00394995389848165030216.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research and Future Roadmap<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Pidigam Saidaiah, Associate Professor and General Secretary of the conference,<\/strong> presented an overview of the research conducted so far. He outlined the <strong>tomato varieties most suitable for profitable cultivation in Telangana and India<\/strong>, detailing key research findings from <strong>SKLTHU\u2019s ongoing studies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Participation from Leading Agricultural Experts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The event saw participation from <strong>leading agricultural scientists, researchers, and policymakers<\/strong> in the field of horticulture. Key attendees included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dr. Rajasekhar \u2013 Dean, SKLTHU<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Lakshminarayana \u2013 Research Director, SKLTHU<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Seenivasan \u2013 Director of International Programs, SKLTHU<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. P. Prashanth \u2013 Associate Dean, Rajendranagar Horticulture College<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Pidigam Saidaiah \u2013 Associate Dean, Mojerla Horticultural College<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Y. Srinivas Reddy \u2013 Scientific Officer, World Vegetable Center<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University scientists, professors, and research students<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00333627330448167952290.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00333627330448167952290.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00333627330448167952290.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00333627330448167952290.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00333627330448167952290.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00333627330448167952290.jpg?w=1999&amp;ssl=1 1999w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00333627330448167952290.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00333627330448167952290.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact of the Workshop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This international workshop <strong>paved the way for future collaborations<\/strong> between <strong>Telangana\u2019s horticulture sector and global agricultural research institutes<\/strong>. Experts believe that <strong>advancements in tomato breeding<\/strong> will play a crucial role in ensuring <strong>stable prices, higher farmer incomes, and reduced shortages in Telangana and across India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating <strong>biotechnology, precision breeding, and climate-adaptive research<\/strong>, SKLTHU aims to position <strong>Telangana as a hub for advanced horticulture<\/strong> in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00443558690278317532984.jpg?resize=640%2C482&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00443558690278317532984.jpg?resize=1024%2C771&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00443558690278317532984.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00443558690278317532984.jpg?resize=768%2C578&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00443558690278317532984.jpg?resize=1536%2C1157&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00443558690278317532984.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00443558690278317532984.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img-20250305-wa00443558690278317532984.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Workshop on Global Tomato Breeding Held at Telangana Horticultural University Hyderabad, March 5, 2025: An international workshop on unlocking advances and applications in global tomato breeding was organized at Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University (SKLTHU) in Hyderabad. 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