Keep posted to learn if Quadris can be used. Currently it is not registered but we will correspond with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and learn if a need-based registration is feasible. North Carolina historically has been conservative in requesting Section 18 and emergency registrations both at the university and regulatory level. It is damaged tissue colonized by Alternaria fungi, a secondary invader. Anthracnose lesions tend to be distinctly circular during initial infections and have an orange tinge.
Alternaria lesions can be irregular in shape and have a distinct greenish tinge.
There is no concern if Alternaria fruit spot occurs. It is a secondary problem. Crown Rot Prevalent on Strawberries in 2001 Phytophthora crown rot is widespread this year within the state. Three years ago we had a few cases of the problem and there was a distinct link to plant source. However, last year, especially after Hurricane Floyd, and this year, the problem appears more widespread and no single plant source can be identified as the problem.