UVC as a non-chemical alternative for managing strawberry diseases

This is an article about the use of UVC as a non-chemical alternative for managing strawberry diseases. The number of fungicides available to plant propagators and strawberry growers is limited and has seen the emergence of fungicide resistance in multiple pathogens across multiple fungicides around the world. • Fungicide resistance must be avoided as it puts pressure on other fungicide groups, potentially leading to significant yield losses.