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Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV): signs and treatment in Jamaica
Devastating viral disease transmitted exclusively by whiteflies, leading to severe stunting. PlantArmor's crop guides list tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) as a common problem on tomato.
Signs to look for
- Upward cupping of leaf margins
- Severe stunting of new growth
- Flower drop and massive yield loss
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV)?
Devastating viral disease transmitted exclusively by whiteflies, leading to severe stunting. The signs to look for: Upward cupping of leaf margins. Severe stunting of new growth. Flower drop and massive yield loss.
What should I do about tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV)?
Eradicate whiteflies (Abamectin/Imidacloprid). Remove and burn infected plants. Use resistant varieties. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) as a common problem on tomato.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.