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GROUP TWO ALEAF 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 stressInsects infestationDiseases (viral disease)

SYMPTOMS

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

COLOURATION

Dying flower

CURLControl measures

The disease is transmitted by whitefly:

hence to check the whitefly population use insecticides.Proper sanitation on the farm/Ensure good farm hygieneWeed controlAvoid over watering

Action of the whitefly

POOR YEILD OF TOMATOES PRODUCTION

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Inadequate spacingPoor cultural practices, such as weeds and pest control.Disease infestationTime of harvesting

Control/preventive measures

Fertilizer applicationApplication of recommended chemical to check pests and disease infestationHarvesting earlyCreating enough spacingRegular watering/irrigation

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