A systems-based approach to manage strawberry virus diseases

Since the turn of the 21st century, there has been a significant increase in the number of viruses known to infect strawberry. This is due in part to advances in detection technologies, which allow for the identification of agents associated with graft-transmissible diseases, and the expansion of both crop production and virus vectors into new geographic areas. This paper identifies the virus diseases affecting strawberry in North America and summarizes steps and measures that can be taken to minimize their impact on strawberry yield, starting from cultivar selection to nursery propagation and field production. The implementation of these measures can minimize virus impact on strawberry yield and fruit quality.