Strawberry: Common leaf spot Categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Diseases Last review date: 2026-08-28 01:39 Last edit date: Strawberry common leaf spot Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Common leaf spot is caused by a fungus that overwinters on old, infected leaves. It produces abundant spores in lesions of infected leaves, and rain splashes them onto […]
Strawberry: Gray mold Categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Diseases Last review date: 2025-11-10 11:39 Last edit date: Botrytis gray mold on strawberry Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Fruit rot is caused by a fungus which attacks many plants. Strawberry leaves, stems, flowers, and buds may be attacked, but the worst damage is to the fruit. […]
Strawberry: Red stele Categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Diseases Last review date: 2025-11-10 11:47 Last edit date: Strawberry roots showing discolored stele Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Red stele is caused by a soil-infesting fungus. It is active in cool, wet weather. It attacks roots soon after fall rains begin and remains active through winter, […]
Strawberry: Viruses Categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Diseases Last review date: 2025-11-11 07:56 Last edit date: Strawberry crinkle virus damage Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Crinkle virus, mottle virus, mild yellow-edge virus, and vein-banding virus commonly infect Pacific Northwest strawberry plants. They are transmitted by the common strawberry aphid and can decrease vigor and yield. […]