•Dr. Vinod Nirmalkar, Bilaspur expert, warns of increased fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases in summer tomato crops due to high temperatures.
•Combat Leaf Blight with proper drainage and sprays like Mancozeb or Copper Oxychloride; prevent Bacterial Wilt by removing infected plants and crop rotation.
•Control Leaf Curl Virus, spread by whiteflies, using Imidacloprid or Thiamethoxam sprays to protect plant growth and fruit production.
•Address Fruit Rot and Spot by promptly removing infected fruits and applying fungicides to maintain market quality.
•Ensure regular irrigation, balanced fertilization, field sanitation, and continuous monitoring for early disease detection and effective management.
