Most of the fungal diseases that affect tomatoes are present in the soil, so the first defensive strategy should be to add a layer of mulch around tomato plants. Identify, stop diseases before ...

There are several types of tomato blight that can get in the way of an abundant crop. Learn the signs to look for, treatment ...

Curling leaves is a common sign that something is not right with tomato plants, but it need not be a reason to panic ...

Plant trap crops, like dill or borage, that attract moths to lure them away from your tomatoes, recommends Singh.

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed an innovative method for the early detection of Fusarium wilt in tomato plants by monitoring subtle changes in the plants&#39 ...

Tomato with spotted wilt virus (TSWV). The NC State University team found that using a combination of three sensors on a patch, they were able to detect TSWV four days after the plants were first ...

Tomato diseases and other problems – and how to avoid them Tomatoes can be fussy to grow to Maine. But there are a few ways to increase your chance of success.

Growing tomatoes is difficult in the Carolinas, especially once you enter the month of June. To start seeds in February… watch them sprout and grow while it is still cold outside… finally plant ...

After discussing weeds and insect pests, we conclude our “unwanted garden guests” series today on the subject of diseases.

Tomatoes represent a $1.9 billion annual crop, nationwide. They’re planted on 330,000 acres across 18 states, but diseases such as bacterial spot can ravage the popular crop.

Innovative plant disease detection: Sniffing out broomrape in tomato plants. Other professors are also using the space for related research, and one project involves smelling volatile organic ...