Tomato spotted wilt (TSWV)
- Tomato spotted wilt virus: showing green and yellow mosaic patterns, often circular
Cause | Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) |
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Damage | Minor. The incidence of infected plants is usually low. Plants infected early may be stunted and produce few nuts. Plants infected after 40 days are usually not stunted, but some branches may be affected. |
Symptoms | Dark brown markings on leaves, similar to leaf spot. Some of these are shaped like eyebrows. |
Spread | By thrips. |
Management options | None needed. Chemical registrations and permits |