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PRO/PL> Leaf spot & crown rot, strawberry – USA: (FL)

Other Plant Disease -- United StatesFlorida strawberries are being attacked by an aggressive fungus. Experts say _Pestalotiopsis_ is not a new fungus, but this seems to be a "different species". It's reported to be a lot more progressive than what has been seen before.One grower lost as many as 80 acres. Wish Farms said it has been widespread since Christmas [2019]. "At this point, we've lost about 40% of the crop; we've just abandoned the fields because it got so bad." They said it mainly affected Read more [...]