Blackberry: Fruit rot categories: Blackberry Blackberry Diseases Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Blackberry fruit rotPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Fruit rot is caused by a fungus. The disease is characterized by a watery, soft rot of infected fruit, either in the field or in storage. In moist conditions, the diseased fruit develops a characteristic […]
Blackberry: Leaf and cane spot categories: Blackberry Blackberry Diseases Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Blackberry leaf spotsPhoto by: OSU slide library Biology Leaf and cane spot is a fungal disease affecting blackberries (including ‘Marion’ and ‘Santiam’) and blackberry hybrids (including ‘Boysen’ and ‘Logan’ berries). Leaf symptoms include development of characteristic lesions which are initially […]