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Strawberry

Diseases—Botrytis and Powdery Mildew

Watch for these diseases during routine field monitoring and harvest operations. Names link to more information on identification and management.

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Botrytis blossom blast
Botrytis blossom blast
Identification tip: Brown, withered blossoms; gray tufts of pathogen spores.

Botrytis early fruit lesion
Botrytis early fruit lesion
Identification tip: Light brown spots or patches on fruit, often near calyx.

Botrytis sporulation (gray mold)
Botrytis sporulation (gray mold)
Identification tip: Velvety gray pathogen spores on surface of rotting fruit.

Bird damage
Powdery mildew damage
Identification tip: Leaf edges curled upward; purple discoloration of leaf margins.

Powdery mildew sporulation
Powdery mildew sporulation
Identification tip: Powdery white patches on underside of leaves.

Powdery mildew on fruit
Powdery mildew on fruit
Identification tip: Raised, prominent seeds; powdery, white fungus tissue.

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