Field Tests
Xanthomonas Leaf Spot Control on Tomatoes
Researchers
R. J. McGovern and C. Semer, IV
Dates of Experiment
May - August, 2006
Description of Experiment
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is grown in Florida in the fall, winter, and early spring. Bacterial leaf spot, caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria, infects the leaves of the tomato plant. From this initial infection site, the pathogen can become redistributed to the fruit, causing a significant loss of the crop. This test was conducted to evaluate several pesticides that have potential to control this pathogen.
Results
- Bytrol Final Report (14KB pdf)
- Vital Oxide Final Report (20KB pdf)
