by Matt Gibson About Tomato Pith Necrosis Tomato pith necrosis is caused by bacterial pathogens Pseudomonas corrugata, P. viridiflava, Pseudomonas spp., and Pectobacterium carotovorum, most commonly by P. corrugata, a weak pathogen that can infect tomatoes that are growing … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Leaf Mold
by Matt Gibson About Leaf Mold Leaf mold is a common fungal disease that affects tomatoes that are cultivated in especially humid environments. Feeding off of the humidity, the mold grows and thrives after attaching itself to the leaves of the tomato plant. Once the mold … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Early Blight
by Matt Gibson About Early Blight Early blight is a common tomato disease that is caused by the fungus Alternaria solani. Affecting nearly all parts of the tomato plant, including the stems, leaves and fruit, early blight is very common in areas with warm, moist weather … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Bacterial Wilt
by Matt Gibson About Bacterial Wilt Bacterial wilt is a tomato disease that is caused by the pathogen bacterium Ralstonia Solanacearum. It is very common in moist sandy soils and humid environments, such as the conditions of the coastal south of the US. The bacteria … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Late Blight
by Matt Gibson About Late Blight Late blight is a fungus called Phytophthora infestans, which affects tomatoes and potatoes. In case you were wondering, late blight is the plant disease that is responsible for the famous Irish potato famine of 1845. Luckily, modern … [Read more...]
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