The Tomato :: SELECTED REFERENCES

SELECTED REFERENCES

This book is not a monograph in the scientific sense and no attempt has been made to cite references for all statements. This list is intended to include the publications that are likely to prove most useful to one who wishes to read further about tomatoes. There are many others of great value, most of them being included in bibliographies in the works cited below.

Unless otherwise stated, references are to publications of the state experiment stations, addresses of which may be obtained by writing Office of Experiment Stations, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

General

Beattie, W. R. Tomatoes as a truck crop. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Farmers Bul. 1338. 1923.

Snyder, G. B. and Dempsey, P. W. Tomato production in Massachusetts. Mass. Ext. Leaf. 51. May, 1937.

Porter, D. R. and MacGillivray, John H. The production of tomatoes in California. Calif. Exp. Sta. Cir. 104. 1937.

Cochran, H. L. Improved methods of tomato production in Georgia. Ga. Exp. Sta. Bul. 206. 1940.

Huelsen, W. A. Growing tomatoes in Illinois. Ill. Exp. Sta. Cir. 451. 1936.

Balch, W. B. Growing tomatoes in Kansas. Kan. Exp. Sta. Cir. 172. 1933.

Seaton, H. L. Tomato growing in Michigan. Mich. Exp. Sta. Ext. Bul. 156. 1936.

Allen, E. J. and Talbert, T. J. Tomato culture in Missouri. Mo. Exp. Sta. Cir. 173. 1934.

Schermerhorn, L. G., Tiedjens, V. A., et al. Questions and answers relative to tomato production. N.J. Exp. Sta. Ext. Bul. 174. 1936.

Raleigh, G. J. Growing tomatoes for market. Cornell Ext. Bul. 377. 1937.

Tracy, W. Tomato culture. Orange Judd Co. 1907.

Work, Paul. Tomato production. Orange Judd Co. 1926.

Pellett, F. C. and M. A. Practical tomato culture. A. T. De La More Co. 1930.

Food Value

Atwater, W. O., and Woods, C. D. The chemical composition of American food materials. U.S. Dept. of Agr., Office of Expt. Stas. Bul. 28. 1896.

Sherman, H. C. Food products. Macmillan. 1924.

Miller, Elna. Tomatoes, their value and uses. Utah Exp. Sta. Cir. 47. 1932.

Ellis, Eliz. E. Using tomatoes in family meals. N.H. Exp. Sta. Cir. 225. 1940.

Cannery

Beattie, J. H. Tomatoes for canning and manufacturing. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Farmers Bul. 1233. Rev. 1930.

Lancashire, E. R., Parks, T. H. and Pierstorff, A. L. Tomatoes for canning. Ohio Exp. Sta. Bul. 114. 1935.

Hester, J. B. Good, fair or poor tomatoes from your soil. Campbell Soup Co., Bul. 2. 1940.

Cruess, W. V. Commercial fruit and vegetable products. McGraw-Hill. 1924.

Pederson, C. S. Preparation of tomato products. N.Y. Exp. Sta. Cir. 178. 1937.

Gaylord, F. C. and Fawcett, K. L. A study of grade, quality and price of canned tomatoes sold at retail in Indiana. Ind. Exp. Sta. Bul. 438. 1939.

Saywell, L. G. and Cruess, W. V. The composition of canning tomatoes. Calif. Exp. Sta. Bul. 545. 1932.

MacGillivray, J. H. and Ford, O. W. Tomato quality as influenced by the relative amount of outer and inner wall region. Ind. Exp. Sta. Bul. 327. 1928.

MacGillivray, J. H. Tomato color as related to quality in the tomato canning industry. Ind. Exp. Sta. Bul. 350. 1931.

Gaylord, F. C. and MacGillivray, J. H. Tomato quality studies. Field and harvest factors affecting grade. Ind. Exp. Sta. Bul. 394. 1934.

Hauck, C. W. Marketing cannery tomatoes on grade in Ohio. Ohio Exp. Sta. Bul. 504. 1932.

Greenhouse

Beattie, J. H. Greenhouse tomatoes. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Farmers Bul. 1431. Rev. 1939.

Hoffman, I. C. Growing of greenhouse tomatoes. Ohio Exp. Sta. Bul. 499. 1932.

Burk, E. F. and Roberts, R. H. Growing greenhouse tomatoes. Wisc. Exp. Sta. Bul. 418. 1931.

Gilbert, B. E. and Pember, F. R. Relative efficiency of various organic supplements in the growth of greenhouse tomatoes. R. I. Exp. Sta. Bul. 236. 1932.

Gilbert, B. E. and Pember, F. R. Economical amounts of nitrate of soda to apply in the greenhouse for the growth of tomatoes. R. I. Exp. Sta. Bul. 252. 1935.

Bouquet, A. G. P. An analysis of the characters of the inflorescence and fruiting habit of some varieties of greenhouse tomatoes. Cornell Exp. Sta. Memoir 139. 1932. Biblio.

Seaton, H. L. and Gray, G. F. Histological study of tissues from greenhouse tomatoes affected by blotchy ripening. Jour. Agr. Research (U.S. Dept. of Agr.), Vol. 52, No. 3, pp. 217-224. 1936.

Breeding and Varieties

Boswell, V. R. Improvement and genetics of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Yearbook. 1937. pp. 176-206. Full biblio.

Boswell, V. R., et al. Description of American varieties of tomatoes. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Misc. Publ. 160. 1933.

Muller, C. H. A revision of the genus Lycopersicon. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Misc. Publ. 382. 1940.

Morrison, Gordon. Tomato varieties. Mich. Exp. Sta. Spec. Bul. 290. 1938.

Myers, C. E. and Lewis, M. T. The effect of selection in the tomato. Penn. Exp. Sta. Bul. 248. Rev. May 2, 1930.

Yeager, A. F. Tomato breeding. N.D. Exp. Sta. Bul. 276. 1933.

Pritchard, F. J. Development of wilt-resistant tomatoes. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Bul. 1015. 1922.

Wellington, Richard. Comparison of first generation tomato crosses and their parents. Minn. Exp. Sta. Tech. Bul. 6. Rev. 1923.

Groth, B. H. A. The F₁ hereditary of size, shape, and number in tomato fruits. N.J. Exp. Sta. Bul. 242. 1912.

Lindstrom, E. W. Hereditary correlation of size and color characters in tomatoes. Iowa Exp. Sta. Research Bul. 93. 1926.

Porte, W. S. and Wellman, F. L. Development of interspecific tomato hybrids. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Cir. 584. 1941.

Babb, M. F. and Kraus, J. E. Results of tomato variety tests in the great plains region. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Cir. 533. 1939.

Anon. A haploid marglobe tomato. Jour. of Heredity, Washington, D. C. Vol. 27, No. 11, 1936.

Huelsen, W. A. New wilt-resistant tomato varieties for field and greenhouse. Ill. Exp. Sta. Cir. 448. 1936.

Plants for Transplanting

Nissley, C. H. Plant growing and plant growing structures. N.J. Ext. Bul. 51. 1926.

Tussing, E. B. and Lancashire, E. R. Growing vegetable plants. Ohio Ext. Bul. 103. 1930.

Raleigh, G. J. Starting vegetable plants. Cornell Ext. Bul. 448. Oct. 1940.

Crist, J. W. Ultimate effect of hardening tomato plants. Mich. Exp. Sta. Tech. Bul. 89. 1928.

Harvey, R. B. and Wright, R. C. Frost injury to tomatoes. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Bul. 1099. 1922.

Seaton, H. L. and Strong, M. C. Southern-grown vs. locally grown tomato plants. Mich. Quarterly Bul. Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 131-141. 1938.

Alexander, L. J., Young, H. C. and Kiger, C. M. The causes and control of damping-off of tomato seedlings. Ohio Exp. Sta. Bul. 496. 1931.

Van Haltern, Frank. Control of tomato seedbed diseases of southern plants. Ga. Exp. Sta. Bul. 187. 1935.

Fertilizers

Work, Paul. Tomato fertilizer experiments in Chautauqua County, New York. Cornell Exp. Sta. Bul. 467. 1928.

Hartman, J. D., Work, Paul Wessels, P. H. Tomato fertilizer experiments on Long Island. Cornell Exp. Sta. Bul. 676. 1937.

Mack, W. B., Stout, G. J. and Rahn, E. M. Fertilizer experiments with tomatoes. Penna. Exp. Sta. Bul. 393. 1940.

Sayre, C. B. Effects of fertilizers and rotation on earliness and total yields of tomatoes. N.Y. Exp. Sta. Bul. 619. 1933.

Sayre, C. B. Starter solutions. Farm Research (N.Y. Exp. Sta. Geneva) Vols. 5, 6, and 7, No. 2. April 1939, '40, '41.

Parker, M. M. Tomato fertilization. (1) The effect of different fertilizer ratios on the yield to tomatoes. Va. Exp. Sta. Bul. 80. 1933.

Carolus, R. L. Tomato fertilization. (2) The effect of different fertilizer ratios on the chemical composition of tomatoes. Va. Exp. Sta. Bul. 81. 1933.

Thomas, R. P. Effect of fertilizer treatments of a soil on the quality and yield of tomatoes. Md. Exp. Sta. Bul. 386. 1935.

Friend, W. H. Tomato varieties and fertilizers for the lower Rio Grande valley of Texas. Texas Exp. Sta. Bul. 438. 1931.

Comin, Donald and Bushnell, John. Fertilizers for early cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet corn. Ohio Exp. Sta. Bul. 420. 1928.

Hepler, J. R. and Kraybill, H. R. Effect of phosphorus upon the yield and time of maturity of the tomato. N.H. Exp. Sta. Tech. Bul. 28. Rev. 1926.

Hester, J. B. Soil fertility in tomato production. Campbell Soup Co. Bul. 3. 1941.

Cultural Practices

Thompson, H. C. Pruning and training tomatoes. Cornell Exp. Sta. Bul. 580. 1934.

Watts, V. M. Pruning and training tomatoes in Arkansas. Ark. Exp. Sta. Bul. 292. 1933.

Hibbard, R. P. The various effects of frost protectors on tomato plants. Mich. Exp. Sta. Tech. Bul. 124. 1932.

Thompson, H. C. Experimental studies of the effects of cultivation of certain vegetable crops. Cornell Expt. Sta. Memoir 107. 1927.

Physiology

Kraus, E. J. and Kraybill, H. R. Vegetation and reproduction with special reference to the tomato. Ore. Exp. Sta. Bul. 149. 1918. Biblio.

Work, Paul. Nitrate of soda in the nutrition of the tomato. Cornell Exp. Sta. Memoir 75. 1924.

Arthur, J. M., Guthrie, J. D. and Newell, John M. Some effects of artificial climates on the growth and chemical composition of plants. Amer. Jour. of Botany, 17: 416-482. 1930.

Murneek, A. E. Physiology of reproduction in horticultural plants. (1) Reproduction and metabolic efficiency in the tomato. Mo. Exp. Sta. Research Bul. 90. 1926.

Murneek, A. E. Effects of correlation between vegetative and reproductive functions in the tomato. Plant Physiology, Vol. I, No. 1. 1926.

Nightingale, G. T. The chemical composition of plants in relation to photo-periodic changes. Wis. Exp. Sta. Research Bul. 74. 1927.

Porter, A. M. Effect of light intensity on the photosynthetic efficiency of tomato plants. Plant Physiology, Vol. 12: pp. 225-252. 1937.

Nightingale, G. T. Effects of temperature on metabolism in tomato. Botanical Gazette, Vol. 95, No. 1. 1933.

Phillips, T. G., Smith, T. O. and Hepler, J. R. Some effects of potassium and nitrogen on the composition of the tomato plant. N.H. Exp. Sta. Tech. Bul. 73. 1939.

MacGillivray, J. H. Effect of phosphorus on the composition of the tomato plant. Jour. of Agr. Research. Vol. 34, No. 2. pp. 97-127. 1927.

Janssen, G., Bartholomew, R. R. and Watts, V. M. Some effects of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium on the composition and growth of tomato plants. Ark. Exp. Sta. Bul. 310. 1934.

Eckerson, Sophia H. Influence of phosphorus deficiency on metabolism of the tomato. Contribs. of Boyce Thompson Institute. Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 197-218. 1931.

Fisher, P. L. Responses of the tomato in solution cultures with deficiencies and excesses of certain essential elements. Md. Exp. Sta. Bul. 375. 1935.

Howlett, F. S. Effect of carbohydrate deficiency upon formation of sex cells in tomato. Ohio Exp. Sta. Bul. 532. 1934.

Howlett, F. S. The modification of flower structure by environment in varieties of Lycopersicum esculentum. Jour. of Agr. Research, Vol. 58, No. 2, pp. 79-117. 1939.

Watts, V. M. Some factors which influence growth and fruiting of the tomato. Ark. Exp. Sta. Bul. 267. 1931.

Watts, V. M. Growth and fruiting responses to pruning and defloration of tomato plants. Ark. Exp. Sta. Bul. 347. 1937.

Smith, Ora. Pollination and life-history studies of the tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum mill.) Cornell Exp. Sta. Memoir 184. 1935.

Smith, Ora. Relation of temperature to anthesis and blossom drop of the tomato together with a histological study of the pistils. Jour. of Agr. Research. Vol. 44, No. 2, pp. 183-190. 1932.

Smith, Ora and Cochran, H. L. Effect of temperature on pollen germination and tube growth in the tomato. Cornell Exp. Sta. Memoir 175. 1935.

Smith, Ora. Effects of light on carotenoid formation in tomato fruits. Cornell Exp. Sta. Memoir 187. 1936.

Reid, Mary E. Growth of tomato cuttings in relation to stored carbohydrate and nitrogenous compounds. Amer. Jour. of Botany, Vol. 13: pp. 548-574. 1926.

Foster, A. C. and Tatman, E. C. Influence of certain environment conditions of congestion of starch in tomato plant stems. Jour. of Agr. Research. Vol. 56, No. 12, pp. 869-882. 1938.

Diseases and Insects

Chupp, Chas. Manual of vegetable-garden diseases. Macmillan. 1925.

Kadow, K. J. and Shropshire, L. H. Tomato diseases and insect pests. (Identification and control.) Ill. Exp. Sta. Cir. 428. 1935.

Weber, G. F. and Kelbert, D. G. A. Seasonal occurrence of tomato diseases in Florida. Fla. Sta. Bul. 345. 1940.

Samson, R. W. and Thomas, H. Rex. Tomato diseases in Indiana. Ind. Exp. Sta. Cir. 257. 1940.

Strong, M. C. Tomato diseases in Michigan. Mich. Exp. Sta. Cir. Bul. 139. 1932.

Young, P. A., Harrison, A. L. and Altstatt, G. E. Common diseases of tomatoes. Texas Exp. Sta. Cir. 86. 1940.

Horsfall, J. G., Magie, R. O. and Suit, R. F. Bordeaux injury to tomatoes and its effect on ripening. N.Y. Exp. Sta. Geneva. Tech. Bul. 251. 1938.

Ramsey, G. B. and Link, G. K. K. Market diseases of fruits and vegetables: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Misc. Pub. 121. 1932.

Marketing

Parsons, F. E. Preparation of fresh tomatoes for market. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Farmers' Bul. 1291. Rev. 1930.

Wright, R. C. and Gorman, E. A., Jr. Ripening and repacking of mature green tomatoes. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Cir. 566. 1940.

Sando, Charles E. The process of ripening in the tomato, considered especially from the commercial standpoint. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Bul. 859. 1920.

Wright, R. C., Pentzer, W. T. et al. Effect of various temperatures on the storage and ripening of tomatoes. U.S. Dept. of Agr. Tech. Bul. 268. 1931.

Frazier, W. A. Cracks in tomato fruits. American Soc. for Hort. Sci. Vol. 32, pp. 519-523. 1934.

Brown, H. D. and Price, C. V. Effect of irrigation, degree of maturity and shading upon yield and degree of cracking of tomatoes. Amer. Soc. for Horti. Sci. Vol. 32, pp. 524-528. 1934.

Yarnell, S. H., Friend, W. H. and Wood, J. F. Factors affecting the amount of puffing in tomatoes. Texas Exp. Sta. Bul. 541. 1937.

LeCrone, Freddie and Haber, E. S. Changes in the pectic constituents of tomatoes in storage. Iowa State College Jour. of Sci. Vol. 12, No. 4. pp. 467-476. 1933. Good biblio.

Work, Paul. Ethylene ripening of tomatoes in relation to stage of maturity. Amer. Soc. for Hort. Sci. 1928. pp. 61-64.

MacGillivray, J. H. Tomato color as related to quality in the tomato canning industry. Ind. Exp. Sta. Bul. 350. 1931.

Vogele, A. C. Effect of environmental factors upon the color of the tomato and the watermelon. Plant Physiology, Vol. 12, pp. 929-955. 1937.

Lanham, W. B. Effect of potash fertilizer on the carrying quality of tomatoes. Texas Exp. Sta. Bul. 357. 1927.

Wardlaw, C. W., and McGuire, L. P. The storage of tropically-grown tomatoes. (Low Temp. Sta., Imperial College of Tropical Agr. Trinidad, B.W.I.) E.M.B. 59. 1932.

Rosa, J. T. Ripening and storage of tomatoes. 1926 Proceedings of the American Soc. for Hort. Sci. pp. 1-10.

Haber, E. S. Acidity and color changes in tomatoes under various storage temperatures. Iowa State College Jour. of Sci. Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 171-184. 1931.

Diehl, H. C. The chilling of tomatoes. U.S. Dept. of Agri. Dept. Cir. 315. 1924.

Some problems in marketing tomatoes grown in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. U.S. Dept. of Agri. Marketing Information Series G.C.M. 4. 1938.

Costs and Economics

Campbell, C. E. An economic study of tomato production for canning in Arkansas. Ark. Exp. Sta. Bul. 225. 1928.

Walker, W. P. An economic study of the production of tomatoes in Maryland. Md. Exp. Sta. Bul. 304. 1929.

Montgomery, T. M. Jr., and Efferson, J. N. A cost of production study of tomatoes in North Louisiana, 1939. La. Exp. Sta. Bul. 329. 1941.

Carncross, J. W., Cathcart, C. S. et al. Economic review of New Jersey Agriculture. Ext. Service No. 72. pp. 89-96. 1931.

Carncross, J. W. and Nissley, C. H. New Jersey Can-house tomato production. Costs and recommendations for 1932. N.J. Ext. Bul. 96. 1932.

Hawthorne, H. W. Cost of production of tomatoes (20 states 1913-1934) Mimeo. Bul. of Agr. Eco., U.S. Dept. of Agr., Nov. 1936.

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