Strategies for Effective Management of Botrytis and Anthracnose Fruit Rot in Strawberries

Managing gray mold (Botrytis) on strawberries is increasingly challenging because of fungicide resistance development, plus a new Botrytis species that is less susceptible to fungicides is becoming common in the mid-Atlantic region. Resistance to certain fungicides is also a problem in management of anthracnose fruit rot. This article describes disease management strategies designed to slow further resistance development, while also providing specifics for managing our two most common fruit rots. Authors: Dr. Mengjun Hu, Univ. of Maryland, and Kathy Demchak, Penn State Extension

Weekly Fruit Update - June 22, 2022

Fungi University of Maryland Extension

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