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Strawberry Diagnostic Key

Integrated Pest Management

Type
Physiological
Leaf Condition
Complete necrosis
Leaf Color
Pale green, Brown or red rust spots, Marginal chlorosis, Interveinal chlorosis, Complete chlorosis
Leaf Location
Entire leaf, Edge, Young
Roots
Stunted
Petioles Condition
Death
Plant Size
Stunted
Field Distribution
Uniform, Localized
Season
Post transplant
Cropping System
Annual plasticulture, Perennial matted row

Problem

Terbacil herbicide injury

Symptoms

Pale green to yellow leaves turning brown and death, brown or red rust spots, marginal chlorosis, interveinal chlorosis.

Strawberry plant with dead brown areas on leaf and flower

Terbacil injury 14 days after application.

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dead strawberry plant with green center.

Terbacil injury 21 days after application.

Rocco D Schiavone

Strawberry plant with pale green to yellow leaves

Terbacil injury 48 hours after application.

Rocco D Schiavone

Strawberry leaves with brown edges and yellow midrib

Terbacil injury 5 days after application.

Rocco D Schiavone

Strawberry leaves with brown dead areas ad burned flowers

Terbacil injury 7 days after application.

Rocco D Schiavone

Similar Problems

Other herbicides such as glyphosate have similar symptoms.

Additional Information

Do not use on soils with < 2% organic matter.

Diagnostic Tips

Symptoms will appear within 48 hours of application.

Corrective Measures

No corrective measures are available.

Management

Avoid herbicide spray overlap which will double the rate and increase chance of plant injury. Irrigate/wash off leaves after application to avoid plant injury.

Funding Sources

Funding was provided in part by the National Sustainable Agriculture Program: Sustainable Strawberry Initiative and the following sources.

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Author:

Research Specialist
Horticultural Science
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