Crop diseases
Eggplant Diseases
Disease names frequently listed for Eggplant varieties. Prefer resistant cultivars and cultural prevention where possible.
Diseases mentioned for this crop
- Verticillium Wilt 21 mentions
- Bacterial Wilt 19 mentions
- Early Blight 14 mentions
- Phomopsis Blight 13 mentions
- Fusarium Wilt 7 mentions
- Anthracnose 6 mentions
- Bacterial Spot 3 mentions
- Mosaic Virus 3 mentions
- Late Blight 3 mentions
- Generally Disease Resistant 2 mentions
- Occasional Bacterial Wilt In Very Wet Conditions 1 mentions
- Tobacco Mosaic Virus 1 mentions
- Occasional Issues With Late Blight In Humid Conditions 1 mentions
- Phytophthora Blight 1 mentions
Resistance notes from varieties
- Good general disease tolerance, typical heirloom susceptibilities
- Good resistance to common fungal diseases
- Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and other common diseases
- Moderate disease resistance typical of heirlooms
- Good disease resistance for extended harvest
- Good general disease tolerance, resistant to tobacco mosaic virus
- Good resistance to common eggplant diseases
- Moderate disease resistance typical of heirloom varieties
FAQ: diseases of Eggplant
What diseases affect Eggplant?
Cultivar notes commonly mention Verticillium Wilt, Bacterial Wilt, Early Blight, Phomopsis Blight, Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose, Bacterial Spot, Mosaic Virus, Late Blight, Generally Disease Resistant, Occasional Bacterial Wilt In Very Wet Conditions, Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Choose resistant varieties where available and improve airflow / drainage to reduce risk.
Lists are aggregated from cultivar notes, not a lab diagnosis. Confirm with local extension before treating.