Tongkuai Yan¹ , Min Dong²

1 Zhejiang Rural Development Group Shangyu Co., Ltd., Shangyu, 212300, Zhejiang, China
2 Jiaxing Realzen Ecological Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd, Jiaxing, 314200, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Bioscience Methods, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 6   
Received: 15 Oct., 2024    Accepted: 26 Nov., 2024    Published: 19 Dec., 2024

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This study reviews various yield-enhancing cultivation techniques for cherry tomatoes, including regulated deficit irrigation (RDI), pruning, biostimulants, organic fertilizers, and modern greenhouse technologies. These techniques have shown significant effects in optimizing water and fertilizer management, as well as improving crop yield and quality. For example, a multi-level fuzzy comprehensive evaluation indicates that precise irrigation and nutrient management can significantly enhance tomato growth and yield. Additionally, using drip irrigation systems combined with bio-organic fertilizers, intercropping with leguminous green manures, and utilizing shading nets have proven effective in improving water use efficiency and fruit quality. Optimizing greenhouse environments also significantly boosts yield and fruit quality. Despite the notable yield benefits of these techniques, their promotion faces challenges such as insufficient public awareness, management complexity, and high implementation costs. This study suggests further research directions, including exploring the synergistic effects of combining optimal irrigation with organic fertilizers, developing resilient varieties capable of withstanding various environmental stressors, and utilizing sensors and automation in precision agriculture to enhance efficiency and reduce labor costs.

Cherry tomatoes; Yield enhancement techniques; Irrigation management; Biostimulants; Precision agriculture