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Pyrimethanil was found on 65% of pear, 30% of apple, 27% of grape, 26% of strawberry and 24% of nectarine samples. “Fungicides are often applied after harvest to keep produce mold-free on its ...
Once again, strawberries have topped the "Dirty Dozen" list-- they are hailed as the fruit "most likely to be contaminated with pesticide residues even after they are picked, rinsed in the field ...
Colletotrichum acutatum has a broad host range, but is most important in strawberries. The pathogen causes black spot of fruit, but can also be seen attacking the plant at its crowns, roots and leaves. [3] After planting, stunting and yellowing as well as wilting may occur. [4]
The Queensland Strawberry Growers Association initially stated they had "reason to suspect" a "disgruntled" former packing employee was responsible for the contamination. [7] Queensland Police Acting Chief Superintendent Terry Lawrence subsequently cast doubt upon that theory, stating "This was an earlier comment by the Strawberry Growers ...
Phytophthora fragariae is a fungus-like plant pathogen that causes red stele, otherwise known as Lanarkshire disease, in strawberries.Symptoms of red stele can include a red core in the roots, wilting of leaves, reduced flowering, stunting, and bitter fruit.
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Frozen strawberries and other frozen berry blends sold at Costco, Walmart and other stores have been linked to an ongoing hepatitis A outbreak, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a release.
In order to have more successful yields, strawberry plants should be planted in well-drained soil, in an area exposed to plentiful available sunlight and air circulation. Presence of weeds may reduce air circulation for strawberry plants [10] and create a shaded, moist environment, [3] which would make the plants more wet and susceptible to ...