Catfacing – Tomato catface

Catfacing Common name Catfacing Tomato catface Causal agent Catfacing is caused by extreme fluctuations in temperature and soil moisture. Pruning and high nitrogen levels in the soil can also damage crops. Symptoms & Signs The most prominent symptoms include wrinkling and distortion of the shape of tomatoes. It also develops a tan scar on the blossom end of the fruit. The abnormal cracks and dimples on the stem end of the fruit are irregular and may cause rot or infection in the cracks. The puckered distortion resembles a cat’s face, hence the name. Time of concern Throughout the crop-growing season Common hosts Tomato Grapes Peach Apples