Crop Name: Tomato
Disease Name : Bacterial spot
- Bacterial spot disease is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria.
- It severely affects the leaves, stems, and fruits of tomato plants.
- Under favorable conditions, the disease spreads rapidly.
- Small brown spots with yellow halos appear on infected leaves.
- Older leaves show the infection first.
- Symptoms also appear on green fruits.
- Initially, small water-soaked spots appear, which later enlarge.
- Use disease-free and certified seeds.
- For seed treatment, soak seeds in hot water (50°C) for 30 minutes.
- Ensure proper field drainage and avoid continuous moisture on the leaves.
- Select disease-tolerant varieties.
