Battling Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

Tomato spotted wilt virus has been a problem in California and Yolo County, in particular, for several years. In some areas, the disease has become widespread.

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University of California (UC) Fresno Advisor Tom Turini worked with UC Tulare Advisor Michelle Le Strange evaluating susceptible varieties to determine the percentage of tomato plants infected with spotted wilt. The evaluation spanned a six-year period, comparing varieties from 2007 to 2012.

Not all varieties were compared each year, but the compilation provides a rough guide to categorize those varieties repeatedly showing a tendency toward high, medium, or low incidence.

Click here to read the full report from the University of California Cooperative Extension, Yolo County. 

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