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Virus Diseases of Tomato

Summary

Virus diseases affect tomato production to some degree every year in Alabama. The amount of damage they cause varies, depending on the particular virus or combination of viruses present, the virulence of the virus strains, the susceptibility of the variety, the timing of infection, the abundance of insect vectors, and environmental conditions. This circular describes the five most common viruses that affect tomato production in Alabama and suggests various control strategies.