tomato wilt is a viral disease. say true or false
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Yes, tomato wilt is a viral disease caused by pathogen bacterium Ralstonia Solanacearum.
This disease is common for the crop in moist sandy soil of south coast.
This bacterium reside in the soil and travel quickly though roots up to stem.
It normally happens if the plant is cut or injured by insects or during cultivation.
The wilting disease of tomatoes is caused by virus, bacteria and fungal infection.
Wilting in tomato refers to a limp formation on tomato leaves.
There are many possible reasons for the wilting in tomato.
First cause of wilting is under watering. Tomato need atleast 2 inches of water for a weak. Under water will result in wilting.
Wilting caused by fungal disease. Usually, Verticillium wilt fungus is known to be the responsible fungal agent for the wilting disease.
Virus like spotted wilt can also act as a cause of wilting in the tomatoes.
Bacterial wilt also cause wilting but in less common way.
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