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How to recognize and combat bacterial spot in tomatoes
Bacterial Stain
Bacterium
Type:
Risk to the plant:
HIGH
Xanthomonas Sp.
Pathogen:
Bacteriosis
WHO CAUSES IT?
Bacterial spot is a disease caused by the bacteria Xanthomonas vesicatoria, which mainly affects tomato and pepper crops. This bacteria is known to cause foliar lesions, necrotic Taches and defoliation in affected plants. Although it can also affect other crops of the nightshade family, such as eggplant and chili, its impact is more significant on tomatoes due to its economic importance and its widespread cultivation throughout the world.
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SYMPTOMS
In tomato, bacterial spot manifests as necrotic lesions on the leaves, which usually begin as small olive green or pale yellow Taches. Over time, these Taches expand and turn dark brown to black, surrounded by a yellow or light green halo. In addition to the leaves, the disease can also affect the fruits, causing necrotic lesions on the surface and affecting their quality and yield.
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
20°C - 30°C
Humidity:
80% - 95%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Contaminated irrigation water, infected soil, agricultural tools, insect vectors such as thrips and aphids, and cultural practices that facilitate the spread of the bacteria, such as pruning and weeding.
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THE PEST
REPELLENT PLANTS
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RECOMMENDATIONS
- Avoid wetting the leaves when watering, do it directly to the ground.
- Removes diseased parts and plant remains from the soil.
- Always use clean and disinfected tools.
- Do not handle plants when they are wet.
- Improves ventilation between plants to reduce humidity.
- You can use copper-based treatments as a preventative.
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