Early Blight of Tomato (Alternaria solani)

Abstract

Early blight is one of the most destructive fungal diseases of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), leading to significant yield losses worldwide. This mock meta-analysis illustrates how evidence synthesis can inform strategies to manage early blight in tomato. In real applications, results should be based on actual experimental data, with moderator analyses to explore sources of heterogeneity and formal assessment of publication bias. This study also support the idea of Integrated Disease Management (IDM) that combines genetic resistance, bio-extracts, and conventional fungicides.