Grey mould is a common fungal infection of tomatoes, particularly in glasshouses. It can spread rapidly under favourable conditions and is carried over on infected crop remains. Leaves, stems, and fruit are all susceptible, so-called ghost spotting of the latter being a sympton by which the disease may be recognised. Monitoring of watering, humidity, and air circulation, together with careful handling of plants, such as when deleafing, will help to avoid outbreaks of this disease. Benomyl and thiram are two materials that will help to control grey mould.
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88Grey mould is a common fungal infection of tomatoes, particularly in glasshouses. It can spread rapidly under favourable conditions and is carried over on infected crop remains. Leaves, stems, and fruit are all susceptible, so-called ghost spotting of the latter being a sympton by which the disease may be recognised. Monitoring of watering, humidity, and air circulation, together with careful handling of plants, such as when deleafing, will help to avoid outbreaks of this disease. Benomyl and thiram are two materials that will help to control grey mould. Press, 8 February 1985, Page 13
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