LEAF CURL AND POOR YEILD IN TOMATO PRODUCTION GROUP TWO A LEAF CURL AND POOR YEILD IN TOMATO PRODUCTION

Leaf curl disease is characterized by: severe stunting of the plants with downward rolling and crinkling of the leaves. The newly emerging leaves exhibit slight yellow colouration. And later they also show curling symptoms Older leaves become leathery and brittle.

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF LEAF CURL Environmental stress Insects infestation Diseases (viral disease)

SYMPTOMS stunting of the plant downward rolling and crinkling of leaves. newly emerging leaves exhibit slight yellow colouration leathery and brittle

COLOURATION SAMPLES

Dying flower

CURL

Control measures The disease is transmitted by whitefly: hence to check the whitefly population use insecticides. Proper sanitation on the farm/Ensure good farm hygiene Weed control Avoid over watering

Action of the whitefly

POOR YEILD OF TOMATOES PRODUCTION

POSSIBLE CAUSES Inadequate spacing Poor cultural practices, such as weeds and pest control. Disease infestation Time of harvesting

Control/preventive measures Fertilizer application Application of recommended chemical to check pests and disease infestation Harvesting early Creating enough spacing Regular watering/irrigation

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