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Tobacco Mosaic Tobamoviruses

Caused by: Tobacco mosaic virus

Viral
Symptoms

Symptoms on eggplants infected withTobacco mosaic virusvary with the cultivar and the specific virus or strain. A mild mosaic develops on leaves with some leaf malformation, including a fernlike appearance. During cool weathershoestringlike symptomsappear on leaves, which is also characteristic ofCucumber mosaic virusin tomato. Necrotic patterns may develop on fruit.

Treatment Options

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Prevention Strategies

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Quick Facts

Type

Viral

Pathogen

Tobacco mosaic virus

Prevention is Key

Many diseases can be prevented with proper cultural practices.

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