Influence of different production systems and tomato genotypes on the content of macroelements in tomato fruits

Abstract

Agriculture has managed to produce enough food for the accelerated population growth, which has led to environmental transformation and increasingly intensive exploitation of both renewable and non-renewable natural resources. The use of synthetic plant protection agents and fertilizers can lead to negative consequences in food production. Identification of agricultural food production systems is gaining importance in order to protect human health and the environment. Interest in the cultivation of certain plant species with an innovative approach to cultivation and technology has grown significantly. Organic and integrated agriculture implies the use of natural products while limiting or completely eliminating the use of synthetic resources. Knowledge of the mineral composition in tomato samples can be used as a potent tool in the identification of chemical markers as potential indicators of the farming system. The goal of the research is to determine the impact of different production systems on the content of macroelements in the fruits of different types of tomatoes.