Fact Sheets

Pepper, Eggplant: Curly top (Western yellow blight)

Pepper, Eggplant: Curly top (Western yellow blight) categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Diseases Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Curly top virus symptoms on beanPhoto by: G.Q. Pelter Biology Curly top is caused by a virus transmitted by the beet leafhopper. Many crops are affected, including tomato, bean, squash, cucumber, and pepper. Typical symptoms of the […]

Pepper, Eggplant: Mosaic viruses

Pepper, Eggplant: Mosaic viruses categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Diseases Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Cucumber mosaic virus symptoms on pepper leavesPhoto by: L.J. du Toit Biology Several viruses can cause mosaic symptoms in peppers. Most of these viruses are transmitted by aphids, but Tobacco Mosaic Virus is also transmitted by mechanical means including tools […]

Pepper, Eggplant: Physiological leaf roll

Pepper, Eggplant: Physiological leaf roll categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Diseases Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Tomato physiological leaf rollPhoto by: R.S. Byther 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 […]

Pepper, Eggplant: Verticillium wilt

Pepper, Eggplant: Verticillium wilt categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Diseases Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Verticillium wilt causing death of squash plantsPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Verticillium wilt is caused by a fungus commonly found in the soil. Many species of plants can be affected. Potato and tomato are favored hosts. Infected peppers and eggplants […]