White Drupelet in Brambles
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White drupelet occurs when humidity is low and there is insufficient moisture in the air to protect berries from UV radiation. Individual drupelets turn white and then brown. White drupelet is more prevalent early in the season.
White drupelet.
(Photo: John Strang, University of Kentucky)
Management:
- Select resistant or tolerant cultivars.
- Avoid the susceptible cultivar Apache.
