Wild tomato resistance to bacterial canker has implications for commercial tomato industry
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 14:33
in Biology & Nature
Bacterial canker of tomato is a disease that leads to wilt, cankers, and eventually death. The disease was first discovered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1909, but annual outbreaks now affect tomato production areas worldwide. For some farmers, bacterial canker can be devastating and spoil an entire season's planting.