Strawberries: Anthracnose Crown Rot | Berry Diagnostic Tool

Anthracnose Crown Rot

In southern areas, Anthracnose Crown Rot, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum fragariae, is common. This disease overwinters in soil and may be introduced into plantings through infested nursery stock. Verify identification with a lab test.

Strawberry plant with tan, dead old leaves. New, healthy, green leaves are present and one flower is blooming.

Strawberry plants on black plastic mulch. There are three healthy plants and one dead, shaggy, brown stump that once was a strawberry plant.

More information:

Anthracnose Crown Rot of Strawberry – (North Carolina State University)
Anthracnose of Strawberry – (Ohio State)
Anthracnose of Strawberries – (University of Alabama)

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