Disease on crop
fungalStrawberry Leaf Spot on everbearing strawberry
Mycosphaerella fragariae
Common fungal disease producing characteristic small purple spots with white centers on strawberry leaves.
- Disease
- Strawberry Leaf Spot
- Pathogen type
- Fungal
- Crop
- Everbearing Strawberry
- Scientific name
- Mycosphaerella fragariae
Strawberry Leaf Spot on everbearing strawberry
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Symptoms on everbearing strawberry
- ▸ Small purple spots with whitish centers on leaves
- ▸ Yellowing and reduced vigor
- ▸ Premature leaf death in severe infections
IPM controls
- ✓ Renovate June-bearing beds annually (mow off old leaves after harvest)
- ✓ Wide spacing and good airflow
- ✓ Fungicide program in high-pressure regions
- ✓ Resistant varieties where available
- ✓ Sanitation of dead leaves
Other crops affected by strawberry leaf spot
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