The objective of the present study is to investigate the impact of spraying boric acid on vegetative and reproductive growth of ‘Camarosa’ strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.). The strawberry plants were sprayed with Boric acid at 0 (control), 50 and 100 mg L-1 at 30 days after planting. In general, results indicated that spraying plants with boric acid had a significant effect on yield, frui...

Bacterial angular leafspot disease (BALD) of cultivated strawberry, caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas fragariae, has become an increasingly serious disease problem. It is of particular concern because it is readily transmitted through asymptomatic nursery plants. Until now, there have been no sources of resistance to this pathogen identified in either commercial varieties or germplasm. We hav...

Anthocyanins are responsible for fruit coloration and beneficial to human health. The fruits of cultivated strawberry ( Fragaria ×ananassa ) varieties colorful, a trait that attracts consumers. wild species, close relatives the strawberry, vary in color. In this review, we describe content composition anthocyanins varieties. We also explore biosynthetic pathway anthocyanins, including their tra...