Burley Tobacco Extension
Burley Tobacco Extension

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV)

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV)

 

Tomato spotted wilt virus symptoms vary with plant age.  Frequently, plants are stunted and leaves may become distorted due to uneven growth of foliage.  The symptoms, such as those shown above, are often confused with Fusarium wilt.  (Photo: Kenneth Seebold, UK)Tomato spotted wilt virus symptoms vary with plant age. Frequently, plants are stunted and leaves may become distorted due to uneven growth of foliage. The symptoms, such as those shown above, are often confused with Fusarium wilt. (Photo: Kenneth Seebold, UK)

 

Necrotic (brown) zonate spots and rings may occur on younger leaves.  Spots may merge together to form larger necrotic areas. (Photo: Kenneth Seebold, UK)Necrotic (brown) zonate spots and rings may occur on younger leaves. Spots may merge together to form larger necrotic areas. (Photo: Kenneth Seebold, UK)

Contact Information

Bob Pearce
Extension Tobacco Specialist

1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546

859-257-5110

rpearce@uky.edu