Abstract: An agricultural apparatus including an agricultural vehicle and a number of work units suitable for cutting a standing crop. The work units include a front work unit and two lateral work units located behind and to the sides of the front work unit, each of the work units depositing cut crop as a swath. Each of the lateral work units is supported from a central chassis by a hydraulic system. A plurality of sensors determine a speed of the agricultural vehicle, a speed of operation of each lateral work unit and a relief pressure in the hydraulic system of each lateral work unit. A control unit is configured to receive inputs from the plurality of sensors, compare the values for a desired vehicle speed or speed of operation of the mower unit and adjust the pressure relief in the hydraulic system based on this comparison. The inertia of the hydraulic control system can accordingly be compensated for and the work units are able to follow the terrain contour, resulting in an even cut.

Abstract: An elevator assembly for a harvester may include an elevator housing and an elevator extending within the elevator housing between a proximal end and a distal end. As such, the elevator may be configured to carry harvested crops between its proximal and distal ends. Furthermore, the elevator assembly may include a storage hopper extending from the elevator housing at a location adjacent to the distal end of the elevator. The storage hopper may include a conveyor extending within the storage hopper between a first end and a second end, with the conveyor configured to carry the harvested crops between its first and second ends towards a discharge opening of the storage hopper.

Abstract: The present concept is a plant trimming assembly for trimming materials from plants and includes a frame, and a cylindrical slotted drum rotationally mounted to the frame along a longitudinal axis. The slotted drum includes an exterior surface and a longitudinally oriented internal passageway for receiving plant material there through. It further includes a longitudinally oriented cutting assembly retainer which is also rotationally mounted to the frame about the longitudinal axis such that it rotates concentrically around the outside of the exterior surface and along the length of the slotted drum. A longitudinally oriented blade is mounted to a cutting assembly which in turn is mounted to the cutting assembly retainer. The cutting assembly rotates in unison with the retainer around the outside of the exterior surface of the slotted drum.

Abstract: A fruit picker and branch trimmer comprising a frame or partial frame coupled to a stick, and at least one rotating jaw. The jaw is triggered by blades or pins coming in contact with the stem or branch, or by the fruit itself pushing on the jaw. Simply, the jaw rotates by only pulling on the stick. When a jaw rotates, its non-hinged sharp end presses the stem or branch on an obstacle, hence cutting the stem or branch. When two jaws rotate the stem or branch is cut when the sharp edges of the jaws come together. Another type of jaws has at least one elongated recess, when a stem or branch falls into the elongated recess it will be twisted and broken when the jaw rotates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of an aeroponic propagator for the cultivation of plants. The aeroponic propagator of the present disclosure may be a human intervention free system. The aeroponic propagator of the present disclosure may allow the total spectrum of all stages of plant growth from seedling to harvest and multi-cropping per system with minimum human intervention. The aeroponic propagator comprises a self-harvesting system for collecting produce from cultivated plants, wherein the self-harvesting system is configures to collect produce that has detached from the cultivated plants.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle and connected mower having a number of mowing units suitable for cutting a standing crop, including a front mowing unit and two lateral mowing units located behind and to the sides of the front mowing unit, each of the lateral mowing units having conveyor units to deposit cut crop as a swath. A control unit receives a plurality of signals, representing the location of the mower combination and a direction of operation of each of the conveyor units, compares the signals to a predetermined set of values and as required, adjusts the direction of operation of at least one conveyor unit based on the comparison.

Abstract: A mower combination having an agricultural vehicle and a number of mowing units suitable for cutting a standing crop connected to the agricultural vehicle, including a front mowing unit and two lateral mowing units located behind and to the sides of the front mowing unit, each of the lateral mowing units being provided with conveyor units to deposit cut crop as a swath. A control unit receives a plurality of signals, representing the location of the mower combination, a displacement of each of the conveyor units and/or a direction of operation of each of the conveyor units. The control unit receives the plurality of signals and compares them against a predetermined set of values and as required adjusts the displacement or direction of operation of at least one conveyor unit based on this comparison.

Abstract: A mower combination including an agricultural vehicle and a number of mowing units suitable for cutting a standing crop connected to the agricultural vehicle, including a front mowing unit and two lateral mowing units located behind and to the sides of the front mowing unit, each of the lateral mowing units having conveyor units to deposit cut crop as a swath. The mower combination additionally includes a control unit which receives a plurality of signals representing unprocessed crop boundary data, field boundary data, and data relating to the lateral displacement of each of the lateral mowing units. The control unit compares the signals against a predetermined target set of values and adjusts the lateral displacement of at least one conveyor unit based on this comparison. This allows for production of repeatedly uniform tapers of a desired configuration.

Abstract: A mower combination including an agricultural vehicle and a front mowing unit as well as two lateral mowing units located behind and to the sides of the front mowing unit. Each of the lateral mowing units has a conveyor unit to deposit cut crop as a swath. A control unit receiving a plurality of signals from the combination including signals representing a steering angle of the agricultural vehicle, a speed of operation of each conveyor unit and a lateral displacement of each conveyor unit and comparing them against a predetermined set of values. As required the control unit adjusts the speed of operation of at least one conveyor unit based on this comparison. Swaths produced by towed rear mowing units are controlled, in particular to enable aligned curved swaths to be produced when the mower combination is turned, or to enable a narrow swath to be produced when the mower combination is turned.

Abstract: A rotatable pick-up device, which is installed or installable in an agricultural harvesting machine, for harvested crop, having a roller-shaped drum with an outer lateral surface that has an outside diameter, a multiplicity of tine rings that are arranged on the outer lateral surface of the drum and protrude over the outside diameter of the drum, intermediate spaces for receiving strippers provided between adjacent tine rings, and the tine rings have tine segments that, in the mounted state, are arranged entirely above the lateral surface and are manufactured from an elastic plastic. The tine rings and the tine segments have mutually complementary fastening means, by means of which the tine segments can be mounted on the tine ring without the tine ring being removed.

Abstract: A combine harvester is provided with left and right main frames that extend in the front-rear direction of a vehicle body, and a threshing device installed between the left and right main frames. The threshing device is provided with a threshing unit that performs a grain removal process, and a sorting unit that is provided below the threshing unit and performs a sorting process of sorting processed articles after the grain removal process has been performed by the threshing unit. A threshing frame included in the threshing unit is mounted on and supported by the left and right main frames, and a sorting unit frame included in the sorting unit is suspended from and supported by the left and right main frames.

Abstract: A combine harvester is provided with: a threshing device that performs a threshing process of threshing a crop; a grain tank that stores grain obtained by the threshing process; a grain discharging device that discharges grain to be stored in the grain tank to the outside of the vehicle body; a travel driving device that drives travel of the vehicle body; and an engine that serves as a power source. The combine harvester includes a first relay shaft to which power is transmitted from an output shaft of the engine, and the power of the engine is transmitted from the first relay shaft to the grain discharging device and the travel driving device in a branched manner.

Abstract: A supply apparatus for supplying wrapping material to a wrapper inlet of a baling chamber, in which a bale is to be wrapped. A reservoir supplies the wrapping material to an upper driven roller forming a lower part of the wrapper inlet. The wrapping material is guided to the wrapper inlet from above the wrapper inlet. A displaceable supply unit is located between the reservoir and the upper driven roller, the supply unit being moveable between a baling position and a wrapping position about a pivot axis located above the wrapper inlet. A free end of the wrapping material outside of the baling chamber is protected by the displaceable supply unit from air turbulence during operation of the baling apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sensing a throughput of cut organic material conveyed through agricultural equipment such as an agricultural baler or the like. The system may include, and the method may be performed at least in part using, agricultural equipment including a feed mechanism that conveys the cut organic material through the agricultural equipment. The feed mechanism includes a rotor, a floor near the rotor, and a sensor that measures data proportional to a force exerted on the floor. The system includes a processor that correlates data proportional to the force exerted on the floor to a rate at which the cut organic material is conveyed through the feed mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a belt as a continuous traction means for conveyor belts of bale presses, comprising at least one fabric layer embedded at least in certain regions in a polymer layer, for creating a continuous belt reinforced by at least one fabric layer. The present disclosure provide that cross-stiffening elements are embedded in the polymer layer, for increasing a transverse rigidity of the belt, whereby the cross-stiffening elements are essentially oriented in a transverse direction of the belt, and the belt exhibits, at least in the region of the cross-stiffening elements, a ratio of rigidity between the transverse rigidity and a longitudinal rigidity of at least 2:1.

Abstract: A plant cultivation device and the like capable of growing a plant while preventing leaves thereof from curling are provided. The device includes: a first illumination irradiating the plant to be cultivated with blue light; a second illumination irradiating the plant with red light; and a controller controlling irradiation of the blue light from the first illumination and irradiation of the red light from the second illumination, wherein the controller controls the blue light irradiation to be performed 21 hours or more a day including a case in which the blue light irradiation is performed 5 hours or more without performing the red light irradiation, and the red light irradiation to be performed 12 hours or more a day.

Abstract: Laser light emanates from optical components that are mounted on a substrate, each optical component being coupled to an optical fiber that delivers laser radiation combined from multiple lasers. A linear or elliptical holographic diffuser is located to diffuse the light emanating from the optical components. The laser wavelengths excite plant photopigments for predetermined physiological responses, and the light source intensities may be temporally modulated to maximize photosynthesis and control photomorphogenesis responses. Each laser is independently controlled.

Abstract: A plant grower is disclosed and includes a base, an upper cover having a surface parallel to an upper surface of the base, the upper cover being disposed above the base so as to be spaced apart from the upper surface of the base, a plurality of growing panels disposed along the circumference of the upper surface of the base, the plurality of growing panels being rotatably disposed at the base and the upper cover, and a lighting bar extending vertically upwards from the center of the upper surface of the base to the upper cover, the lighting bar emitting light in a direction in which the plurality of growing panels is disposed, and a plurality of growing holders, into each of which a plant is inserted, disposed at one surface of each of the plurality of growing panels.

Abstract: A hydroponic plant production apparatus comprising: a hollow grow tube with a slot formed in the front face of the grow tube, and a matrix media insert composed of two halves, where the media is insertable into the grow tube, allowing plants to be inserted and grown between the two halves of the matrix media insert in the grow tube is provided. Methods for use of a hollow grow tube with a slot formed in the front face of the grow tube, and a matrix media insert composed of two halves, where the media is insertable into the grow tube, allowing plants to be inserted and grown between the two halves of the matrix media insert in the grow tube are also provided.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled portable hothouse having an arrangement of heat source and transparent framed walls that enables a standalone hothouse that can be easily moved to different location to meet the demands of the user wanting to grow an outside plant in a climate that would typically not support such plant growth.

Abstract: A weed barrier includes a rigid body defining a plurality of basins. The basins have bottoms with holes therethrough for planting garden plants. In a particular embodiment the bottom surface of the weed barrier includes a plurality of hose channels configured be positioned over a hose. Several example configurations of rigid weed barriers are disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to computer vision and automation to autonomously identify and deliver for application a treatment to an object among other objects, data science and data analysis, including machine learning, deep learning, and other disciplines of computer-based artificial intelligence to facilitate identification and treatment of objects, and robotics and mobility technologies to navigate a delivery system, more specifically, to an agricultural delivery system configured to identify and apply, for example, an agricultural treatment to an identified agricultural object.

Abstract: A debris collector and associated systems and methods are disclosed. The debris collector is configured to receive and process debris, such as lawn debris, by way of a variety of intake systems, such as a basket and vacuum tube. After intake, the debris collector is configured to process the debris by way of an auger and agitators, so as to be passed through a blower fan for disposal.

Abstract: An example collapsible blower extension for a leaf blower is provided. The collapsible blower extension may include an elongate body forming an internal airflow passageway. The elongate body may be formed of a pliable material causing the internal airflow passageway to be collapsible. The collapsible blower extension may also include an input opening at a proximal end of the elongate body configured to be disposed proximate a leaf blower working assembly airflow outlet and an output opening at a distal end of the elongate body.

Abstract: A light assembly mounted to a span of an irrigation system. The light assembly includes at least one bracket, at least one extension, and a light bar. In one variation, the light assembly is powered by the power supply of the irrigation system. In another variation, the light assembly is powered independent of the irrigation system. In one form, the light assembly is controlled to turn on when natural light is not available and controlled to turn off when natural light is available. As a result, a crops exposure to light during short periods of daylight is increased.

Abstract: A system with sensor equipment including one or more sensors and watering equipment disposed on a parcel of land and configured to selectively apply water to the parcel, and a gateway configured to provide for communication with the sensor equipment and the watering equipment. The watering equipment comprises a watering pump, wherein the watering pump is operably coupled to a water source and a water line to alternately couple the water source to and isolate the water source from the water line. The watering pump further includes a pump sensor assembly configured to direct the watering pump based on detected environmental and operational parameters.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a vertically oriented plant growth system (2) that includes a plurality of tower arrays, each tower array having a plurality of towers. Each tower is vertically mounted and includes a plurality of hub structures thereon for growing crops. The individual hub structures include attached bottles that are sized to support soil sufficient for plant growth and prevent the escape of water. Through the supply of pressurized water to flow control devices above each tower of the tower arrays, soil in each bottle is irrigated with water received at a controlled flow rate to grow crops using minimal space and without reliance on particular soil conditions.

Abstract: A plant cultivating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a main body, a shelf, a cultivation bed, and a cultivation container. The shelf is disposed in the cultivation space formed in the main body, the cultivation bed is disposed on the shelf, and the cultivation container is seated in the cultivation bed. The cultivation bed includes a water supply part for receiving a predetermined amount of water. In addition, the shelf includes a water level sensor. The water level sensor is positioned vertically below the water supply part to measure an amount of water stored in the water supply part.

Abstract: A plant cultivating apparatus according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a main body, a shelf, and a cultivation container. The cultivation container has a medium formed therein and is supplied with water from the shelf. Specifically, the main body has a cultivation space of a predetermined size formed therein. The shelf is configured to supply and discharge water to and from the cultivation space. The cultivation container is placed to be supported on the shelf, and configured to receive or discharge water from or to the shelf The cultivation container includes a water flow guide protruding downward from a bottom surface of the cultivation container and having an opening formed at the protruded lower end, and a wick accommodated inside the water flow guide and configured to absorb and hold water introduced through the opening.

Abstract: The present application relates to agriculture productions system that allows for the controlled release of beneficial agents into a plant root mass, and more particularly it is beneficial for agriculture production where control of infusion of micro-nutrient, infusion macronutrient, root temperature control agents, nutrients and/or elements are applied to the root zone of a plant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of an aeroponic propagator for supplying fog within an aeroponic propagator for the cultivation of plants. An aeroponic propagator according to the disclosure comprises a fogging system for supplying fog within the aeroponic propagator, wherein the fogging system comprises a droplet generator, the droplet generator comprising at least one outlet, and the droplet generator being configures such that in use each at least one outlet ejects one droplet of liquid at a time.

Abstract: The specification discloses a hydroponic nutrient solution aeration device that has no moving parts. The aeration device includes an aerator and a converging nozzle. The aerator includes a nutrient inlet, an air inlet port, and a diverging nozzle. The converging nozzle is adjacent the diverging nozzle. The largest portion of the converging nozzle is connected to the largest portion of the diverging nozzle. The aeration device uses a relatively small volume flow rate to entrain a significant amount of air.

Abstract: A hydroponic plant cultivation apparatus includes a reservoir with an opening. A plurality of planting modules can be stacked above the opening. Each planting module includes at least one planting port, a module conduit aperture, a top end, and a bottom end configured to releasably engage the top end. A conduit fluidly communicable with the reservoir is receivable through the module conduit apertures. A fluid distributor is engageable with a top end of the conduit. A fluid contained in the reservoir is selectively circulatable from the reservoir through the conduit to the fluid distributor, where the fluid is redirected down the interior of the planting modules and back to the reservoir when the planting modules are stacked above the opening in the reservoir, the conduit is received in the module conduit apertures and fluidly communicated with the reservoir, and the fluid distributor is engaged with the conduit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multipurpose plant growing apparatus, comprising a base having a nutrient solution cavity at its bottom and an LED illuminating device arranged above the base, wherein the base comprises a planting plate capping on the top of the nutrient solution cavity and providing with planting holes, a cup lid capable of abutting on the surface of the plate around the planting hole, and a culturing cup and a planting basket capable of being mounted on the cup lid and extending into the nutrient solution cavity. During using, the culturing cup (14) or the planting basket (13) can be connected to the cup lid (12). The multipurpose plant growing apparatus effectively solves the problem that existing growing apparatus are merely applicable to one single type of plants relative to various types of plants and makes it possible to grow different types of plants by the growing apparatus.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to reduce location-related and time-related changes in a cultivation environment in a plant factory. This cultivation device 1A is used in an artificial light plant factory, and is provided with: a closed cultivation room 10A; a plurality of cultivation chambers 20A defined by dividing the cultivation room 10A in the vertical direction; an air circulation device 30 which supplies air adjusted to a predetermined condition to each of the plurality of cultivation chambers 20A at a predetermined flow rate and collects the supplied air from the plurality of cultivation chambers 20A to circulate the air; and a nutrient solution circulation device 40 which supplies a nutrient solution adjusted to a predetermined condition to each of the plurality of cultivation chambers 20A at a predetermined flow rate and collects the supplied nutrient solution from the plurality of cultivation chambers 20A to circulate the nutrient solution.

Abstract: The present invention is directed as a system method for treating crops with the addition of Cyanobacteria, increasing crops' continuance in the future. According to common knowledge, Cyanobacteria possess a unique set photosynthetic properties, nitrogen-fixing structures, and free radical protection that can be implemented to flora, such as Glycine max. In flooded conditions, crops, on average, die within a time frame of 7 days. Furthermore, this invention offers an approach to culturing Cyanobacteria, such as Oscillatoria or and additional algae.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 15R550B2XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 15R550B2XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 15R550B2XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 15R550B2XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: Hybrid spinaches ‘E03D.1042’, ‘E03D.1047’, and ‘E03D.1051’ are described. ‘E03D.1042’, The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid spinaches ‘E03D.1042’, ‘E03D.1047’, and ‘E03D.1051’, to the plants of hybrid spinaches ‘E03D.1042’, ‘E03D.1047’, and ‘E03D.1051’, to methods for producing hybrid plants, and to methods for producing other spinach lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid spinaches ‘E03D.1042’, ‘E03D.1047’, and ‘E03D.1051’.

Abstract: The disclosure provides hybrid carrot variety NUN 85315 CAC as well as seeds and plants and roots thereof. NUN 85315 CAC is an Imperator carrot variety for the fresh market and is suitable for the open field.

Abstract: The invention relates to the Safflower variety designated SXT Bright Citrine. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the Safflower variety SXT Bright Citrine. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the Safflower variety SXT Bright Citrine and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing Safflower plants by crossing the Safflower variety SXT Bright Citrine with itself or another Safflower variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: Novel lettuce, such as lettuce designated KANAKA is disclosed. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the seeds of lettuce designated KANAKA, to the plants and plant parts of lettuce designated KANAKA, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce designated KANAKA with itself or another lettuce plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce plants derived from the lettuce designated KANAKA.

Abstract: Novel lettuce, such as lettuce designated BLUEROCK is disclosed. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the seeds of lettuce designated BLUEROCK, to the plants and plant parts of lettuce designated BLUEROCK, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce designated BLUEROCK with itself or another lettuce plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce plants derived from the lettuce designated BLUEROCK.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘20013989’, ‘20012068’, ‘20012092’, ‘20012631’, ‘20011128’, ‘20012048’, ‘20012025’, ‘20012086’, ‘20012065’, ‘20012088’, ‘20012075’, ‘20012094’, ‘20012176’, ‘3007115’, ‘3002680’, ‘2999303’, ‘20207720’, ‘20208726’, ‘3476446’, ‘3477156’, ‘20208715’, and ‘20208749’ are described. ‘20013989’, ‘20012068’, ‘20012092’, ‘20012631’, ‘20011128’, ‘20012048’, ‘20012025’, ‘20012086’, ‘20012065’, ‘20012088’, ‘20012075’, ‘20012094’, ‘20012176’, ‘3007115’, ‘3002680’, ‘2999303’, ‘20207720’, ‘20208726’, ‘3476446’, ‘3477156’, ‘20208715’, and ‘20208749’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTG0347, tomato line FIR-A818-0003, and tomato line FIR-A818-0004. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTG0347, tomato line FIR-A818-0003, and tomato line FIR-A818-0004 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTG0347, tomato line FIR-A818-0003, and tomato line FIR-A818-0004 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3445, tomato line FIR-A818-0400, and tomato line FDR-A815-3552V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3445, tomato line FIR-A818-0400, and tomato line FDR-A815-3552V and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3445, tomato line FIR-A818-0400, and tomato line FDR-A815-3552V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTD4081 and tomato line FDR-A818-0438. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD4081 and tomato line FDR-A818-0438 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD4081 and tomato line FDR-A818-0438 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1902’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA, Spain, and Brazil. It is a second early variety with resistance to Fusarium wilt races 1, 2, and 3 plus tomato spotted wilt virus.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1991’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to the arid climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA, Spain, and Portugal. It is a main season variety with resistance to the three known races of fusarium wilt plus tomato spotted wilt virus. Its thick juice viscosity and medium solids makes it suitable for concentration and its smooth fruit shape lends itself to whole peel applications.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1994’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA. The processing characteristics of ‘H1994’ make it suitable for high viscosity tomato products and its smooth fruit make it suitable for whole-peel and dicing applications. Tomato plants of ‘H1994’ are resistant to verticillium wilt race 1, three known races of fusarium wilt, root knot nematode, and tomato spotted wilt virus.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1996’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety with excellent field yield which is suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA. It is a main season variety with resistance to fusarium wilt races 1, 2, and 3 plus tomato spotted wilt virus.