Black spot of tomatoes

Authors

R F. DoepelFollow

Keywords

Tomatoes, Alternaria solani, Western Australia

Disciplines

Climate | Horticulture | Plant Pathology

First Page Number

383

Last Page Number

385

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

BLACK SPOT DISEASE IS THE MOST SERIOUS FOLIAGE BLIGHT OF TOMATOES IN THIS STATE. IN SEASONS FAVOURABLE TO ITS DEVELOPMENT SEVERE DEFOLIATION AND FRUIT ROTTING ARE EXPERIENCED.

IN Western Australia, black spot, which is also known as early blight and target spot, is a troublesome disease of long standing. It is caused by the fungus Alternaria solani which also attacks potatoes.

Recommended Citation

Doepel, R F. (1960) "Black spot of tomatoes," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 1: No. 5, Article 4.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol1/iss5/4