Bacterial Wilt and Canker of Tomato (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp michiganensis)

Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis occurs worldwide. It has occasionally entered the UK, including four outbreaks since 2003.

This factsheet summarises practical advice on recognising the disease and describes contingency measures to be adopted if it is detected.

This information was last updated in 2010