Mitigating Leaf Curl Disease for Improved Tomato Yield
Leaf curl disease severely impacts tomato plants, causing stunted growth, downward curling, and yellowing of new leaves, along with old leaves becoming leathery and brittle. It can be caused by environmental stress, insect infestations, or viral diseases, particularly spread by whiteflies. To combat this issue, farmers should implement strict sanitation measures, control weeds, improve pest management, and apply recommended fertilizers. Addressing spacing and watering practices is crucial for optimizing tomato yield and maintaining plant health.
Mitigating Leaf Curl Disease for Improved Tomato Yield
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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
SAMPLES COLOURATION
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
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
THANK YOU END OF PRESENTATION GROUP TWO A
PICTURE GALARY CLEANING AROUND
