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Common Strawberry Diseases in Florida

andNatalia Peres


This new two-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Plant Pathology describes symptoms of most common strawberry diseases in Florida and summarizes the efficacy of fungicides labeled for management of such diseases. This publication is best viewed as a PDF.

Fungal

Phytophthora Crown Rot (Phytophthora cactorum)

Figure 1. 
Credit: UF/IFAS 

 

Colletotrichum Crown rot (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides)

Figure 2. 
Credit: UF/IFAS 

 

Charcoal Rot (Macrophomina phaseolina)

Figure 3. 
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Botrytis Fruit Rot (Botrytis cinerea)

Figure 4. 
Credit: UF/IFAS 

 

Anthracnose Fruit Rot (Colletotrichum acutatum)

Figure 5. 
Credit: UF/IFAS 

 

Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera aphanis)

Figure 6. 
Credit: UF/IFAS 

 

Pestalotia Leaf Spot and Fruit Rot (Neopestalotiopsis sp.)

Figure 7. 
Credit: UF/IFAS 

 

Leather Rot (Phytophthora cactorum or P. nicotianae)

Figure 8. 
Credit: UF/IFAS 

 

Phomopsis Leaf Blight and Soft Rot (Phomopsis obscurans)

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Stem-End Rot and Leaf Blotch (Gnomonia comari)

Figure 10. 
Credit: UF/IFAS 

 

Bacterial

Angular Leaf Spot (Xanthomonas fragariae)

Figure 11. 
Credit: UF/IFAS 

 

Resources

Figure 12. 
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Disclaimers

The use of trade names in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information. UF/IFAS does not guarantee or warranty the products named, and references to them in this publication do not signify our approval to the exclusion of other products of suitable composition.

All chemicals should be used in accordance with directions on the manufacturer's label.

Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.