
Root pruning care for strawberry plants
Pruning the roots of the strawberry plant must include different measures such as fungicidal treatment to prevent fungi
The causal agent of bacterial angular spot in strawberry plants, the bacterium Xanthomonas fragariae is viable even under intense cold. This explains its presence in leaves damaged by frost, left in crops under the sun
Pruning strawberry roots, in the pre-planting stage, is an interesting technique to minimize problems with poorly planted seedlings. However, its adoption requires criteria and must be accompanied by other measures.
Responsible for reducing fruit production by up to 80% and even shortening the strawberry cultivation cycle, when in high densities, the mite Tetranychus urticae is a difficult pest to control.
In the final phase of evaluation in Brazil, Italian strawberry cultivars can serve to expand the genetic base of breeding programs and also for planting in the southern region of the country