eventually resulting in the death of leaves (Image 5).
As the disease progresses, older stems near the crown, most commonly near a leaf petiole or tendril, split and a light brown gum oozes from the watersoaked areas (Image 6).
The crown may also be infected and produce a brown ooze (Image 7).
Infected runners die, leaving fruit exposed (Image 8).
Fruits are not usually affected. Protective fungicide applications are needed for control. Resistance to benomyl and thiophanate-methyl fungicides have occurred in some growing areas, so these fungicides are not recommended.