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New tomato varieties from Vegetables by Bayer offer protection against ToBRFV mutation

September 17, 2025

Vegetables by Bayer has tested four tomato varieties containing multi-gene resistant technology and the results show protection against the new RB-ToBRFV isolate.

ToBRFV and tomato plants’ vigor throughout the year

November 21, 2024

When a larger number of plants show clear ToBRFV symptoms and growth is slowing down, it is time to shift the normal growing strategy to support those infected plants as much as possible. Growers are experimenting with ‘helping’ the plant to ‘live’ with the virus. Some general ideas are coming forward.

How will robotization affects Bayer De Ruiter's breeding program?

August 28, 2024

Certhon's robot has now been active in Bayer's Experience Centre for two years. For those who wonder whether robotization has any impact at all on breeding: this is a resounding 'yes'. To John van der Knaap, from Bayer, the robot is very familiar. "We want to offer growers tools to cope with labour issues. We like to take into account in our breeding program the possible use of a harvesting robot."

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Can’t make it to the Experience Center in person?

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News from the Experience Center

New tomato varieties from Vegetables by Bayer offer protection against ToBRFV mutation

ToBRFV and tomato plants’ vigor throughout the year

How will robotization affects Bayer De Ruiter's breeding program?

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