Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus
A viral disease of tomato transmitted by the whitefly (Bemisia tabaci).
Affected Plant
Tomato
Severity
High
Symptoms
- Upward curling and yellowing of leaves
- Stunted plant growth
- Flower and fruit drop
- Reduced yield
Causes
- Viral infection spread by whitefly feeding
- Can also spread via infected transplants
Prevention
- Use virus-resistant varieties where available
- Control whitefly populations
- Use reflective mulches or row covers
- Remove and destroy infected plants promptly
Management
- No cure once infected; management focuses on vector control and removing infected plants to reduce spread
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