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 released to most North American audiences March 29, 1991 however it was not made available to audiences in other continents until 2002 when a DVD was released prior to another DVD release in 2006 for the film's 15th anniversary. The movie received mixed reviews from critics.