Water Stress Reduces Tomato Leaf Development by 35%

Water stress significantly impacts the phenological phase of leaf development (Phenological Phase 1) in various tomato varieties, resulting in a 35% decrease in the number of leaves developed in some cases.

Source: Maldonado Peralta R, Maldonado-Peralta MA, Rojas-Garcia AR, Salinas Vargas D (2021) Effect of water stress on tomato landraces Mexican. Ecosystems and Agricultural Resources. No. II: e2889. DOI: 10.19136/era. a8nII.2889. Mexico.