Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici is a soil-borne fungus, it is easily spread mechanically on equipment and clothing. It is known to be spread by tomato seeds.
Commercial testing is available but methods have not been validated and standardized. The blotter method can not distinguish between races and requires pathogenicity tests on tomato varieties
CABI CPC
chemical, cultural, mechanical
The use of resistant seeds. Prevent soil contamination by cleaning equipment and clothing. Use disease-free seed.
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