Development of an Irrigation Method with a Cycle of Wilting–Partial Recovery Using an Image-Based Irrigation System for High-Quality Tomato Production

The demand for high-quality tomatoes is increasing; however, their production requires skillful techniques. To develop an automated irrigation method producing in a greenhouse, we used image-based system to study how diurnal periodic cycle of wilting–partial recovery affects growth, yield, and fruit quality. Three treatments were performed: control with sufficient two water stress (moderate severe treatments; MPR SPR, respectively). mean daily maximum wilting ratios SPR 8.1% 13.2% at wilting-level setpoints 7% 14%, respectively. total amounts 75% 59% that the control, corresponding yields 76% 56% Brix acidity fruits 15% 10% 34% 24% higher, respectively, than those end experiment. Plant growth decreased increasing levels. length, leaf area, number leaves more sensitive other parameters. could be effective improve quality, even high-air-temperature periods summer.