Identification Symptoms

Wilting, stunting, yellowing of the foliage and finally collapse of the entire plant.
The lower leaves may droop first before wilting occurs.
The vascular system becomes brown.
If a segment of the lower stem is cut and squeezed it yields bacterial ooze.
Development of adventitious roots from the stem is considerably enhanced.
In tomato, limits the production from 4.24 to 86.14 per cent while in hot and humid climate, the disease can cause up to 100% losses.
Infected plant parts when cut and immersed in clear water, a white streak of bacterial ooze are seen coming out from cut ends.