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Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) can cause a number of symptoms, including stunting, wilting, stem lesions, and root necrosis. Leaves may have ringspots or show bronzing. Fruit may display mottling (light and dark areas in irregular patterns), ringspots, and irregular growth.

Tomato spotted wilt virus on leaf.

(Photo: Paul Bachi, University of Kentucky)

Tomato spotted wilt virus on leaf.

(Photo: Gerald Holmes, Strawberry Center, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org)

Tomato spotted wilt virus on fruit.

(Photo: David B. Langston, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org)

Management:

• Promptly remove and destroy diseased plant material
• Select resistant cultivars
• Use reflective mulches

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