Show tomato blossom rot Is not caused by fungus the condition known as blossom end rot or point rot of tomatoes la Is not due to any kind of fungus or bacterial bacteria pa parasite but rather to excessive evaporation from the foliage reports the oregon experiment station it Is especially troublesome where abundant foliage development due to rich soil and plenty of moisture Js Is followed by hot dry weather this may be avoided to some extent by moderato moderate watering early in the season season and providing for adequate moisture supply right through the season I 1 1 |