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Small Horticultural Farm: Pest and Disease Identification Key
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STRAWBERRIES
HARD, BITTER-TASTING, OR DISCOLORED BERRIES.
Cause: Leather rot (Phytophthora cactorum), a fungal disease causing irregular berry colors including white, brown, or purple.
Treatment: Avoid excessive irrigation, clean up and remove crop debris. Plant resistant varieties. Approved fungicides are not available.
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