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Charcoal Rot

Macrophomina phaseolina

2 host plants

Charcoal rot causes internal discoloration of wood and decline in affected plants. You see blackish staining in wood with reduced vigor and growth. The fungus favors hot conditions and weak trees. Proper drainage, watering, and stress reduction help manage this disease.

Plant certified stock on well-drained fertile soil adapted to strawberry production. Use resistant cultivars if available.

Host Plants (2)