Case Study #2

Location: Colombia

Crop: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum, cv. Santa Cruz Kada)

Pathogen Target: Ralstonia Solanacearum (Rs)

Overview

This case study evaluates early detection and bio-control strategies for Rs in tomato crops through greenhouse and field trials in Colombia, focused on a commonly used susceptible cultivar.

Greenhouse Trials
Colombia

    750 tomato samples (Santa Cruz Kada)
  • Smart sensory polymers
  • Multiparametric Disease Detection (MDD) device
  • Two bio-control solutions
    Detect Rs in both pre-symptomatic and symptomatic phases

Field Trials
Boyacá, Colombia

    Commercial field (0.5 ha)
  • Smart polymers, Multiparametric Disease Detection (MDD) device, and bio-control solutions
  • Trials conducted in dry and rainy seasons
    At least one commercial tomato variety

Objectives

  • Demonstrate effectiveness of integrated detection and treatment tools
  • Assess bio-control efficacy under real farm conditions
  • Adapt solutions to seasonal and environmental variability