Late Blight, A Serious Disease of Potatoes and Tomatoes

Abstract

NYS IPM Type: BrochureNYS IPM Type: Vegetables IPM BrochureLate blight is a plant disease that mainly attacks potatoes and tomatoes, although it can sometimes be found on other crops, weeds and ornamentals in the same botanical family (Solanaceae). Other plants that late blight may infect include petunia, nightshades, and tomatillos