Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Begomovirus Disease in Tanzania: Status and Strategies for Sustainable Management

This paper reviews the current status and management of the tomato yellow leaf curl begomovirus (TYLCV) disease on tomatoes in Tanzania. While the primary focus of this review is on the TYLCV problem in Tanzania, measures that have been adopted elsewhere to solve the problem are also discussed to pr...

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Published in:Journal of sustainable agriculture 2003-01, Vol.22 (2), p.23-41
Main Authors: Kashina, B. D., Mabagala, R. B., Mpunami, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Begomovirus
geminiviruses
management strategies
tomato yellow leaf curl virus
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Summary:This paper reviews the current status and management of the tomato yellow leaf curl begomovirus (TYLCV) disease on tomatoes in Tanzania. While the primary focus of this review is on the TYLCV problem in Tanzania, measures that have been adopted elsewhere to solve the problem are also discussed to provide a comprehensive overview in line with the principle of integrated management of the disease. The use of planting materials that are resistant/tolerant to the virus, weed control/farm sanitation, chemical sprays and biological control of vectors, manipulation of sowing date to escape periods of high vector populations, mulching and intercropping are measures that have been adopted by tomato growers to reduce tomato yield losses caused by TYLCV. To achieve effective and sustainable control of the disease, combination of many strategies that can be integrated feasibly is imperative.
ISSN:1044-0046
1540-7578
DOI:10.1300/J064v22n02_03