Lightning
- Type
- Physiological
- Leaf Condition
- Complete necrosis
- Leaf Color
- Blackish/Purple
- Leaf Location
- Entire leaf, Young, Mature
- Roots
- Necrotic
- Crown
- Crown necrotic
- Petioles Condition
- Death, Collapse
- Flower Condition
- Necrotic
- Field Distribution
- Localized
- Prior Environmental
- Thunderstorm
- Season
- Early spring, Pre harvest, Harvest
- Cropping System
- Annual plasticulture, Perennial matted row
Problem
Lightning injury.
Symptoms
Circular area with a defined margin containing dead plants with a scorched appearance.
Similar Problems
None.
Additional Information
Damage may be associated with irrigation system or deer fencing.
Diagnostic Tips
All plants including weeds will be affected with no signs of a pathogen.
Corrective Measures
None available.
Management
No management options are available.
Useful Resources
North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium
NCCE Strawberry Growers portal
Funding Sources
Funding was provided in part by the National Sustainable Agriculture Program: Sustainable Strawberry Initiative and the following sources.
This NC State FactSheet can be viewed and printed at https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/publication/lightning-injury.
