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Early Blight of Tomato

By: Inga Meadows Vegetable Pathology Factsheets

This factsheet describes early blight of tomato, including identification, transmission and disease management, and control.

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus on Tomato and Pepper

By: Andy Cooper, Inga Meadows Vegetable Pathology Factsheets

Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is an important pathogen that causes disease in numerous crops, especially tomatoes and peppers. Resistance-breaking variants of TSWV were discovered in NC on tomato varieties with the Sw-5 resistance gene during the summer of 2022. Given that host resistance is currently the most effective management strategy of TSWV, these strains pose a great threat to tomato production in the coming years. This article will focus on TSWV identification and management strategies for tomatoes and peppers.

Verticillium Wilt of Tomato and Eggplant

By: Cecelia Stokes, Inga Meadows Vegetable Pathology Factsheets

This disease factsheet is a brief description of Verticillium wilt of tomato and eggplant. Symptoms, causal agent, and management are included.

Southern Bacterial Wilt of Tomato

By: Inga Meadows, Michelle Henson Vegetable Pathology Factsheets

Southern bacterial wilt of tomatoes is addressed in this factsheet.

Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomato

By: Inga Meadows, Tyler Clabby Vegetable Pathology Factsheets

This factsheet covers the identification and control of septoria leaf spot of tomatoes.

Downy Mildew on Brassica Crops

By: Ella Reeves, Suzette Sharpe, Inga Meadows Vegetable Pathology Factsheets

This factsheet covers the pathogen, host plants, symptoms, and management of downy mildew, a foliar disease that affects brassica crops.

Blossom-End Rot of Tomato, Pepper, and Watermelon

By: Charles Averre, Paul Shoemaker, Ella Hinchliffe Vegetable Disease Information

This factsheet discusses the symptoms, causes and control of blossom-end rot in tomatoes, peppers, and watermelon.

Crop Protectants for Controlling Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Greenhouses

By: Inga Meadows, Ella Reeves Vegetable Pathology Factsheets

This publication discusses using chemical plant protectants for disease control on greenhouse vegetables.