What is fasciation in strawberry?

Fasciation is a major problem in strawberry cultivation, which is characterized by abnormal flattening of fruits and then stems. The fruit gets enlarged and plant gives witch’s broom appearance. There is little or no runner production Even the yield is greatly affected as such plants produce little marketable fruits. In severe cases the flower buds broadens and no fleshy fruit develops in the spring rendering the plants completely barren. If berries develop, they develop into a typical shape of cock’s comb.