The volume of flame, however, is increased by inert gas, and there is a proportionate diminution of the heating effect. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 Various. Nitrogen by itself is an inert gas, colorless and uninflammable. Scientific American Supplement No. 819 Various.
There are two primary fungus diseases that can produce black spots on tomato plant leaves: Septoria leaf spot and Alternaria leaf spot, also known as early blight. Septoria and Alternaria differ slightly in appearance and prefer slightly different weather climates.
Often only one side of a plant is affected at first, but symptoms eventually spread. Tomato Leaf SpotâSeptoria lycopersici Fruit is not affected, although sunscald can be a problem due to foliage loss. Numerous brown spots on leaves, each about 1/16 inch in diameter. They do not have a yellow halo and they do have black specks in the center. First symptoms are usually on lower leaves after the first fruit sets.