Control of bacterial wilt in tomato

  • Wilting, stunting, yellowing of the foliage and finally collapse of the entire plant take place.
  • Lower leaves may drop first before wilting.
  • Segment of the lower stem is cut and squeezed bacterial ooze.
  • Develops adventitious roots from the stem.
  • Crop rotation with cruciferous vegetable, marigold, and paddy is recommended.
  • Apply of bleaching powder @ 6 kg/acre before planting.
  • Use streptomycin sulphate I.P. 90% w/w + Tetracycline Hydrochloride I.P. 10 %w/w 20 gm/acre.
  • Kasugamycin 3% SL 300 ml/acre.

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