Diseases

Leaf mold (brown leaf spot)

Passalora fulva

Leaf mold is a dangerous fungal disease of tomatoes causing premature leaf drying and yield loss. It develops predominantly in greenhouses under high humidity, manifesting as spotting and a velvety coating.

Mentioned in descriptions 5 283 varieties reference book.

Leaf mold manifests as chlorotic light-yellow spots on the upper side of the leaf blade, which eventually turn brown. On the underside of the leaf in the affected areas, a characteristic velvety coating develops, changing color from gray-white to olive or brown. The disease usually begins with the lower tier of leaves, leading to their abscission and a significant decrease in the photosynthetic activity of the plant.

The development of the pathogen depends directly on the microclimate in protected ground, where a high relative humidity of 75% and temperatures in the 20–27°C range create a favorable environment. A critical factor is the presence of condensation on the leaf surface, which promotes the germination of fungal spores. The incubation period of the infection ranges from 10 to 15 days.

Varietal resistance is provided by genetic Cf-genes that operate on the principle of recognizing parasite effectors and triggering a hypersensitive response. Since the fungus has high variability and the ability to form new races that overcome protection, gene pyramiding is used in breeding. Resistance assessment in variety testing is conducted using laboratory methods and in infectious backgrounds based on the absence of sporulation.

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Breakdown by crop

Tomato Leaf Mold 1 086 Cucumber Scab 568 Tomato Leaf Mold 22 Leaf mold — Tomato (interspecific hybrids) 18 Cladosporium leaf blotch — Soft wheat 15 Melon Scab 5 Cladosporium Spot of Barley 3 Leaf mold of Solanum lycopersicum x Solanum pimpinellifolium interspecific hybrid 3

Found in these crops

Tomato 1 141 Cucumber 474 Tomato 23 hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner 21 Tall fescue 16 Bread wheat 9 Perennial ryegrass 8 Garden strawberry 6 Barley 5 Melon 4 European pear 3 Tomato 3

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Provenax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

3 records

Quentero

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

4 records

Quayal

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Prisca

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

4 records

Poblante

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Polorosa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

2 records

Promoso

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Prodelle

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Plovdivska karotina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harutyan Manuelyan, Milko Stoyanov, Galina Pevicharova, Daniela Ganeva, Zizi Stoyanova, Nevena Todorova

3 records

Pink Bush

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

2 records

Phiabella

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

De Bolster B.V.

3 records

Pionento

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Pierro

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Piccota

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Pink Bisou

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TAKII & CO LTD

3 records

Piibe

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Pille Sooväli 90%, Kaljo Kask 10%

3 records

Plantation

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers (US)

2 records

Petrarca

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Pink Treat

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TAKII EUROPE B V

2 records

Paulanca

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Pilu

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gõrtnerei Piluweri

3 records

Perkoz

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Instytut Warzywnictwa im. Emila Chroboczka

4 records

Pille

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge

3 records

Pellinore

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

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