Symptoms and control measures of bacterial blight disease in tomato crops

Due to the outbreak of this disease, the leaves turn yellow and at the end of the plant wither, the whole plant falls.
Lower leaves may drop first before wilting.
On cutting off the lower stem section, bacterial ooze can be seen.
Develops ectopic roots from the stem.
To control this disease, apply bleaching powder at the rate of 6 kg per acre before sowing.
Spray Streptomycin Sulfate I.P. 90% w/w + Tetracycline Hydrochloride I.P. 10% w/w 20 gm /acre or Copper Oxychloride 50% @ 500 gm /acre.
Follow crop rotation with cruciferous vegetables, marigold and paddy.

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Due to the outbreak of this disease, the leaves turn yellow and at the end of the plant wither, the whole plant falls.

Lower leaves may drop first before wilting.

On cutting off the lower stem section, bacterial ooze can be seen.

Develops ectopic roots from the stem.

To control this disease, apply bleaching powder at the rate of 6 kg per acre before sowing.

Spray Streptomycin Sulfate I.P. 90% w/w + Tetracycline Hydrochloride I.P. 10% w/w 20 gm /acre or Copper Oxychloride 50% @ 500 gm /acre.

Follow crop rotation with cruciferous vegetables, marigold and paddy.

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