Description

• Warm and humid conditions are favourable for the occurrence of this disease.

Damage Symptoms

• Initially, young tomato leaves wilt during the day and regain turgidity at night.
• As the disease progresses, leaves wilt, turn brown, and dry out.
• Vascular browning can be observed in the cross-section of the stem near the base.
• Bacterial ooze can be seen if the affected stem is cut.
• The affected plants collapse and die.

Preventive Measures

• Practice crop rotation with non-solanaceous crops.
• Avoid waterlogging and maintain proper drainage.

Control Measures

• Drench with Copper Oxychloride.