Tag: crown rot

• Question of the Week – Phytophthora Crown Rot

  

  This week, the question was: What has caused the dark brown discoloration in the crown of this strawberry plant? This dark reddish/brown discoloration in the crown is a typical symptom of Phytophthora crown rot. The first observable signs of this disease include wilting and browning of the leaves in the field. Phytophthora is most serious…

  Justin Ballew

  February 2, 2023

  Question of the Week

  crown rot, Disease, disease management, phytophthora, Question of the Week, Strawberries