Cercospora Leaf Spot symptoms on Strawberry
Cercospora Leaf Spot (fungus - Cercospora spp.): This is one of
the more common, but usually minor, leaf spots of strawberry. It
occurs in all areas of Texas. At first, small round purple spots
are seen on the upper side of the leaves. As the leaf matures,
the center of the spot becomes tan or gray then almost white
while the edges of the spot remain purple. On the underside of
the leaf, the spots are bluish or tan in color. Varieties vary
in their resistance to Cercospora leaf spot.
January, 1996
