Nematodes
Foliar nematodes cause twisting and distorted growth of strawberry plants, regardless of leaf age. Verify with a nematode analysis. Contact the Cornell Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic.
![Strawberry plant on black background. Emerging leaves are wilted and petioles are curled. Mature leaves have bendy petioles and leaf segments are randomly curled inwards.](https://blogs.cornell.edu/berrytool/files/2017/01/strfoliarnematode-opt-stknbp.jpg)
More information:
- Strawberry Nematodes – (UC Davis)
- Foliar (Flower and Bud) Nematodes – (University of California)
- Foliar Nematode Disease of Ornamentals – (University of Illinois)
Verify diagnosis with a nematode analysis. Contact the Cornell Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic.
Use these resources if you need additional help with diagnosis and to find solutions to your problem.