Influencing Tomato Shape
Fresh tomatoes should be of uniform shape, symmetry and size. For processed products, there are different acceptable size ranges. Magnesium is particularly important for tomato shape.
Magnesium
Magnesium is particularly important to obtain well-formed tomato fruit.
Sebastian Korob
Regional Market Development Manager
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