Identification and prevention of bacterial spot in tomato

Identification and prevention of bacterial spot in tomato
  • This disease is caused by bacteria
  • The symptoms of this disease are found in all parts of the plant and its effect on the leaves is quite visible.
  • Initially, the symptoms of the disease are seen in the form of small brown colored, boat shaped spots. Which grows in size, scorches entire leaves causing the tissue to die and the leaves losing its green color.
  • This severely affects Photosynthesis, due to which the seeds of the affected plant have low germination capacity.
  • Spray Tebuconazole 10% + Sulfur 65% WG @ 500 gram/acre or Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP @ 300 gram/acre or Kasugamycin 3% SL @ 400 ml/acre.
  • Biological treatment: – Spray Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 250 gram/acre as a biological treatment.
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