Mixed infection of Colletotrichum species and Alternaria alternata causes fruit rot on processing tomato fruits

Key Points

• Fruit rot in processing tomatoes results from a mixed infection of Colletotrichum species and Alternaria alternata, impacting crop yield.
• Analysis shows a strong correlation between mixed infections and increased fruit rot incidence, measuring a critical increase in affected fruits.
• The observational analysis employed specific pathogens to assess fruit health across multiple tomato varieties during the growing season.
• These findings highlight the need for better management practices to prevent mixed infections and protect tomato crops from significant losses.