Source: MORNING AG CLIPS, 8/22/18

Late blight on tomato was confirmed in Haywood County on August 20, 2018 and confirmed by microscopic observation of the sporangia under the compound microscope. Samples will be sent to Cornell for genotyping and sensitivity to mefanoxam.
Growers should monitor frequently for symptoms of late blight and begin applying systemic fungicides. Tomato and potato are extremely susceptible to this disease and can be significantly defoliated within days if environmental conditions are conducive.

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