Manuscript Number : GISRRJ225619

A Comprehensive Study of Tomato Plant Diseases : Causes, Symptoms, Management, and Future Directions

Authors(1) :-Vivek Singh

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most economically significant and widely cultivated vegetable crops worldwide. Tomatoes constitute 8% and 12% of the overall vegetable cultivation area and production in India, respectively, as reported by Gupta et al. in 2020. The typical lifespan of a tomato plant is approximately 120 days, with the flowering and fruiting stage taking place at around 45-50 days into its growth cycle. However, its production is severely hampered by various diseases caused by pathogens, environmental stressors, and physiological factors. This research paper provides a comprehensive analysis of tomato plant diseases, focusing on their causes, symptoms, management strategies, and potential avenues for future research. By understanding the complexities of these diseases, growers, researchers, and agricultural stakeholders can enhance disease management practices and secure tomato crop yields.

Authors and Affiliations

Vivek Singh
Research Scholar, Botany Department, R.S.K.D.P.G. College, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Tomato Plant Diseases, Disease Management, Integrated Pest Management, Pathogen Biology, Symptomatology, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Sustainable Farming.

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 5 | Issue 5 | September-October 2022
Date of Publication : 2022-10-15
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 100-107
Manuscript Number : GISRRJ225619
Publisher : Technoscience Academy

ISSN : 2582-0095

Cite This Article :

Vivek Singh , "A Comprehensive Study of Tomato Plant Diseases : Causes, Symptoms, Management, and Future Directions", Gyanshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (GISRRJ), ISSN : 2582-0095, Volume 5, Issue 5, pp.100-107, September-October.2022
URL : https://gisrrj.com/GISRRJ225619

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