In the ever-changing world of tomato farming, growers face various challenges, with diseases such as the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) causing significant difficulties.
This virus has caused widespread damage to tomato production worldwide. Sakata is provides a solution: the Chocostar F1 tomato variety with intermediate resistance (IR) to ToBRFV.
This resistance is a vital asset in the ongoing battle against ToBRFV, helping growers mitigate the virus’s impact and secure their crops.
A game changer for growers
ToBRFV has rapidly spread across many tomato-producing regions, overcoming the standard resistance genes used to fight Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) and Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV).
Sakata understands the complexities and demands of breeding and developing market-leading products. Sakata’s research teams work to identify and incorporate resistance genes, providing growers with a variety of options to combat ToBRFV effectively.
“We have dedicated teams specializing in research and development, consistently delivering enhanced advancements and innovative solutions to benefit both growers and consumers”
Stéphane Bucamp, EMEA tomato product manager
Why choose Chocostar F1?
For growers, Chocostar F1’s intermediate resistance to ToBRFV provides a dependable defense, ensuring healthier crops and reducing economic losses.
With excellent taste, a firm bite, and good cracking tolerance, Chocostar F1 meets market demands for high-quality, attractive tomatoes.
For Consumers, the attractive brown colour and superior taste of Chocostar F1 offer a new and exciting option for tomato lovers.
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Sakata Vegetables Europe, a subsidiary of Sakata Seed Corporation (Japan), breeds, produces and markets high quality vegetable seeds for Europe, Middle East and Africa. It offers around 900 varieties of broccoli, tomato, squash, watermelon and cabbage to name a few.
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