Common Leaf Diseases of Strawberries Strawberries are susceptible to a number of different leaf diseases. Listed below are the three most common fungal leaf diseases found in Alabama. Common Leaf Spot Symptoms. Later, the spots develop grayish white centers that are surrounded by purple to rusty brown borders.
Similar spots develop on the lower leaf surface, but the colors are less intense.
Leaf death can occur when numerous spots merge. Symptoms that may appear on other plant parts are similar to those that appear on the leaves. This disease, when severe, can stunt or kill infected plants. Persistence And Transmission. The disease is often introduced into production fields on infected transplants.