Resistance Tomato Quote by Katie Elzer-Peters
““You can buy plants and seeds that have some level of resistance to common diseases affecting those types of plants. Look for these types of abbreviations on plant tags, labels, and catalog descriptions: BCMW: Resistance to bean curly mosaic virus CMW: Resistance to cucumber mosaic virus Foc, Foc 1: Resistance to fusarium yellows PM: Resistance to powdery mildew PVY: Resistance to potato virus Y TMV: Resistance to tobacco mosaic virus ToMV: Resistance to tomato mosaic virus TSWV: Resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus V: Resistance to verticillium wilt Those are some of the most common abbreviations for the most common diseases, but it’s not an exhaustive list.””
About This Quote
Source Guide: Agricultural Extension Bulletin, 2020
Plant tags use abbreviations to indicate disease resistance, helping growers choose varieties suited to local pathogen pressures.
In simple terms: Abbreviations on tags show disease resistance for better crop choices.
Key Takeaway
Use tag information to select disease‑resistant plants.
Themes
agriculture
plant pathology
crop management
education
Mood
practical
informative
Type
educational
technical
When to use this quote
- farm planning
- seed purchasing
- extension services
- risk mitigation
Key Concepts
disease resistance
breeding
labeling
Questions to Reflect On
- Which resistance tags are most relevant to your region?
- How can you verify the accuracy of label claims?
A Different Perspective
Abbreviations may not cover all emerging diseases.
