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Tomato Mosaic
Tomato mosaic is a characteristic symptom of many viral diseases. Lighter and darker areas resembling a mosaic appear alternately on the leaves. It is often accompanied by leaf deformities, stunted growth, and reduced fruit quality. Mosaic itself is not the name of a disease, but a symptom that can be caused by various viruses. A plant exhibiting mosaic and deformities should be isolated; do not treat it in the presence of healthy plants, and confirm the cause before applying any treatment.