Florida commercial strawberry growers report an increase in fungal disease outbreaks. Neopestalotiopsis, also referred to as Pestalotpsis, is a fungal pathogen that has been present throughout the years, but reports indicate cases have increased in Florida strawberry production in recent years. The fungus causes poor establishment and stunting after transplanting, eventually causing the fruit to rot. To learn more about the fungus that is impacting Florida Strawberry growers read the article “Florida strawberry growers concerned due to Neopestalotiopsis fruit rot disease,” posted on the website Vegetable Growers News
Florida strawberry growers concerned due to Neopestalotiopsis fruit rot disease