Abstract
Thirteen open pollinated tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) cultivars (Pello, Riogrande, Tz-lmproved, Rossol, Pakit, ACE 55 VF, Money Maker, Nagina, 88572*, Marmandi, DC 134, Ebein and Rohaba) and three hybrids (Miasara Fh 898 FJ, OS 12 F1) were evaluated for their fruit physical properties, chemical composition and mineral contents. Data showed that hybrids and cultivars varied significantly (p< 0.05) in their fruit weight, dimensions, volume, % pulp and numbers of locules. Their juice and serum also varied significantly in their %, density, total soluble solids, total unsoluble solids, titratable acidity and vitamin C content. The proximate analysis varied also significantly. Data showed significant variation in the total carbohydrates, reducing sugars and sucrose levels in whole fruit. Minerals (Ca, Na, K, Zn, Mn, Mg, and P) varied significantly among cultivars and hybrids but thcy were comparable with values reported in recent literature except for Fe contents which were slightly higher but its variation was significant.
