TOMATO LEAF MOLD IN GREENHOUSES OF BARTIN AND ZONGULDAK PROVINCES OF TURKEY

Abstract

Tomato leaf mold caused by Passalora fulva is an important disease of tomatoes that grow especially in greenhouse conditions. In 2019, 27 and 29 greenhouses from different areas were inspected for the presence of tomato leaf mold in Bartın and Zonguldak provinces of Turkey. Tomato leaf mold was present in 20 greenhouses in Bartın (74.1%) and 10 greenhouses in Zonguldak (34.5%). Disease percentages ranged between 5 and 100 in Bartın and 15 and 100 in Zonguldak. Severe disease symptoms occurred in some greenhouses and drying of the leaves were observed. Precautionary measures should be taken in order to control of the disease in Bartın and Zonguldak greenhouses.