Causal Agent:
Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV); Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV)
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Affects all growth stages of the plant. |
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Symptoms include mosaic on leaves with distortion of younger leaves and narrowing of leaf tips, necrosis and distortion of severely affected leaves, defoliation and stunting. |
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Occasionally, wilting of stems and leaves and necrosis on fruits |
| Crops Affected | |
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Tomato, Pepper
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| Management and Control: | |
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Use virus-free seeds or seedlings.
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Remove infected plants as early as symptoms are observed to prevent/ minimize spread.
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Dip hands in skim milk while handling plants in the field.
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Disinfect tools/equipment with 10% chlorox before moving from diseased areas to healthy areas.
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Remove weeds that may serve as alternate hosts.
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Avoid smoking in the field.
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