Strawberry red core (<em>Phytophthora fragariae</em>) in plants (Non-Symptomatic)

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Infected plants become stunted with reduced growth and smaller fruit. The causal pathogen can remain within contaminated soil for long periods of time.

This fungus-like pathogen infects strawberries, causing the roots to rot from root tip upwards, leading to a characteristic reddening of the inner core of the root (stele). The pathogen can be introduced with infected planting stock or contaminated equipment.

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Additional samples (same order) are available for £179 per sample.