Bacterial Speck of Tomato
Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato
Description:
Species Affected:
Tomato.
Biology:
Life Cycle:
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Distribution:
Significance:
Management and Control:
Use healthy seedlings or seed or treat seed with hot water at 56 C for 30 minutes.
Don't plant on areas that have had a susceptible crop or species in the last 3 years.
Destroy diseased crop residues.
Copper sprays can help limit spread.
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Acknowledgments:
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