Frost injury causes flower centers (receptacles) to turn from yellow to black

Flower on left was injured by frost. A fruit will not develop from this flower.

Occasionally, frost will partially injure a flower. The resultant fruit is deformed.

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This is a part of The Berry Diagnostic Tool - a companion to the NRAES Production Guides for Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries