Abstract:

‘Fenbao 2’is a novel F₁ hybrid cultivar of cherry tomato，resulting from the crossing between female parent pureline qx08-4-6 and male parent pureline xn15-1-5. This cultivar exhibits indeterminate growth habits，and vigorous vine plant. The oval-shaped fruits are deeply-pink colored，possess a sweet taste，and superior quality，and display a green shoulder during the immature period. On average，the fruits weigh 20 g and contain 9.8% soluble solids content，6% total sugar，57.93 mg · kg^-1 lycopene，and 100.4 mg · kg^-1 vitamin C. The yield is between 42 000-45 000 kg · hm^-2. The growth period is 124 days，medium or off-season maturity. Additionally，it is resistant to root knot nematodes and leaf mould disease. This cultivar is well-suitable for greenhouse cultivation in early spring，particularly，in regions with weather conditions akin to Shaanxi Province.

Key words: cherry tomato, cultivar, quality