Excess Fertilizer. Overfertilizing plants or fertilizing too near the stem or trunk can cause chemical burns to the roots and stem. This stress or plant tissue destruction can choke off the flow of water and nutrients to the stem and leaves causing them to desiccate and brown along the margins.
Stripes was released on June 26, 1981 and grossed $1,892,000 in 1,074 screens on opening day. It placed fifth overall for the weekend with $6,152,166. It eventually grossed $85,297,000 in North America, making it the fifth most popular 1981 film at the U.S.A. and Canada box office.
The film was theatrically released on November 23, 2011 by Paramount Pictures, premiered at the NYFF on October 10, 2011 and was released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 28, 2012 by Paramount Home Entertainment. 1  Maillardet's automaton was an inspiration for the design of the automaton in the film.