Manejo integrado del mildiu (Phytophthora infestans L.) en el cultivo de tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a vegetable of great economic and dietary importance, especially in Ecuador. However, its production faces threats such as mildew, caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans. This disease affects the aerial part of the plant at any stage, spreading in conditions of humidity and low temperatures. Integrated management of mildew in tomatoes is essential, combining cultural strategies and preventive treatments with fungicides. Genetic diversification with resistant varieties and early detection are key. The lack of agricultural information and training in Ecuador is a challenge. The research aims to characterize integrated management of mildew, describing symptoms, damages, and necessary agricultural practices. This includes cultural strategies, biological, chemical, and physical methods. Regular surveillance is essential for effective intervention. Responsible use of chemicals is crucial, considering their environmental and health impact. Selection of resistant varieties and a holistic, sustainable approach are fundamental. Crop rotation, resistant varieties, and monitoring programs are recommended to improve integrated management of mildew in tomatoes.

The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a vegetable of great economic and dietary importance, especially in Ecuador. However, its production faces threats such as mildew, caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans. This disease affects the aerial part of the plant at any stage, spreading in conditions of humidity and low temperatures. Integrated management of mildew in tomatoes is essential, combining cultural strategies and preventive treatments with fungicides. Genetic diversification with resistant varieties and early detection are key. The lack of agricultural information and training in Ecuador is a challenge. The research aims to characterize integrated management of mildew, describing symptoms, damages, and necessary agricultural practices. This includes cultural strategies, biological, chemical, and physical methods. Regular surveillance is essential for effective intervention. Responsible use of chemicals is crucial, considering their environmental and health impact. Selection of resistant varieties and a holistic, sustainable approach are fundamental. Crop rotation, resistant varieties, and monitoring programs are recommended to improve integrated management of mildew in tomatoes.

El tomate (Solanum lycopersicum) es una hortaliza de gran importancia económica y dietética, especialmente en Ecuador. Sin embargo, su producción enfrenta amenazas como el mildiu, causado por el hongo Phytophthora infestans. Esta enfermedad afecta la parte aérea de la planta en cualquier etapa, propagándose en condiciones de humedad y bajas temperaturas. El manejo integrado del mildiu en el tomate es esencial, combinando estrategias culturales y tratamientos preventivos con fungicidas. La diversificación genética con variedades resistentes y la detección temprana son clave.La falta de información y capacitación agrícola en Ecuador es un desafío. La investigación busca caracterizar el manejo integrado del mildiu, describiendo síntomas, daños y prácticas agrícolas necesarias. Esto incluye estrategias culturales, métodos biológicos, químicos y físicos. La vigilancia regular es esencial para intervenir eficazmente. El uso responsable de productos químicos es crucial, considerando su impacto ambiental y en la salud. La selección de variedades resistentes y un enfoque holístico y sostenible son fundamentales. Se recomienda la rotación de cultivos, variedades resistentes y un programa de monitoreo para mejorar el manejo integrado del mildiu en el tomate. .