By Terrylloyd
United Kingdom 
I have gooseberry bush with a problem. It is currently bearing fruit but the leaves on one branch (and one branch only) are curling inwards as if starved of water. Every leaf on this one branch is affected, but the rest of the bush is fine. I can see no evidence of aphid infestation on the leaves. The uniform curling (almost shriveling) of the leaves on one branch in isolation only suggests some form of infection from within.
Any ideas (please!)?
9 Jun, 2016
Answers
I too thought that damage to the branch might be a possibility, but the stem looks undamaged. I fear it is something more serious and after deliberating most of today, I decided to remove the affected branch. Looking at the cross-section of the stem after removal, there are dark marks like staining. The wood is not a uniform colour, as if the wood is dying.
This evening, a neighbouring branch is starting to show similar symptoms. It suggests to me that there is some form of disease maybe from the root system, but I have been unable to find anything on-line.
I may have to condemn the whole bush, but unless I know the cause and can eradicate it, then neighbouring bushes may be at risk.
Any ideas gratefully received
9 Jun, 2016
Try looking up Gooseberry dieback on google.
9 Jun, 2016
well if you have fruit forming they will be taking up more water but I wouldn't expect there to be a mass difference in the leaves.
has the stem been partially snapped so water cant gain access evenly?
9 Jun, 2016