Problem
Clopyralid herbicide injury.
Clopyralid injury on actively growing strawberry plant 5 days after application.
Rocco D Schiavone
Symptoms
Leaves with pale green color (chlorosis), interveinal chlorosis, stunted plants, necrotic flowers and petioles.
Similar Problems
Other herbicides such as glyphosate may have similar symptoms.
Additional Information
Strawberry plants may be damaged when clopytralid is applied above labeled rates. Discoloration may be observed within a few days and disappear.
Diagnostic Tips
Plants will usually grow out of injury.
Corrective Measures
No corrective measures are available.
Useful Resources
North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
Funding Sources
Funding was provided in part by the National Sustainable Agriculture Program: Sustainable Strawberry Initiative and the following sources.
Publication date: June 25, 2014
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