Pepper, Eggplant: Physiological leaf roll

Biology

Physiological leaf roll of pepper and eggplant is a cultural problem associated with drought, high soil moisture, or high temperatures. The leaves of the plants roll downward and become leathery or brittle in texture. Symptoms may resemble those caused by virus diseases, but plants remain green and are not stunted or deformed. Growth is not usually affected. This is a common problem that causes no damage to the plants and does not seem to affect yield.

Management Options

Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for successful plant problem management.

Non-chemical Management

Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!

• Provide proper culture.
• Plant in well-drained soil.
• No corrective actions are needed for physiological leaf roll.

Chemical Management

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• None recommended.

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