In Alabama, a number of leaf, fruit, and root and crown diseases attack strawberries. This circular provides information on the most common diseases affecting strawberry production in Alabama.
Similar spots develop on the lower leaf surface, but colors are less intense.
Leaf death can occur when numerous spots merge. Symptoms may appear on other plant parts and are similar to those that appear on leaves. This disease, when severe, can stunt or kill infected plants. The disease is often introduced into production fields on infected transplants. Leaf blight, caused by the fungus Dendrophoma obscurans , is easily confused with common leaf spot.