Tomato Mosaic Virus
virusTomato mosaic virus (ToMV)
Highly stable virus causing mottled leaves on tomatoes. Spread by contact, not insects. Survives on tools and in soil.
Identification
Light and dark green mottling pattern on leaves. Leaves may be distorted or fern-like. Stunted plants. Internal browning of fruit.
Damage & Symptoms
Mottled, distorted leaves. Stunted growth. Reduced fruit set. Internal fruit browning. Yield reduction 20-70%.
Organic Control
No cure. Remove infected plants. Disinfect hands and tools with milk or TSP (trisodium phosphate).
Chemical Control
No effective treatment. Resistant varieties are the only control.
Prevention
Resistant varieties (Tm-2 gene). Do not smoke near plants (tobacco mosaic related). Wash hands before handling. Disinfect tools. Milk dip for hands.
Data confidence: medium | Source: curated_ipm