FORECAST DISCUSSION: Wednesday, June 7: *** Disease Update *** June 1, from Tom Melton in NC..... new cases of blue mold have been reported from Beaufort County, Johnston County, eastern Wake County, Onslow County, and Chowan County. The Johnston County outbreak occurred in Research Station plant beds and these have been destroyed. The Chowan County case has yet to be confirmed. Active sporulation was observed in all cases. *** 5 June Update: In a follow-up to his June 1st report, Dr. Melton reports that field infections in NC are increasing. Several fields in eastern Wake and northwest Johnston Counties are actively sporulating. Active field infections are also occurring in Lenoir County, Beaufort County, and Bertie County.
*** The weather in the Southeast and lower mid-Atlantic states will be unfavorable for disease development for the next several days. *** A large area of high pressure will move eastward over the region during the next two days. Sunny skies and low humidities will be the rule. The only rain expected will be in the form of scattered showers in the southern half of Florida. All sources are Low Threats Wednesday and Thursday, with Low Risk to growers. For the upcoming weekend...... temperatures and humidities will increase, but dry weather is expected for nearly all locations Friday through Sunday.
TK
Seriously Threatening Sources: None
HIGH RISK areas: None
Blue Mold Active in the Plant Bed and Greenhouse (click on small image for larger image)
What should one look for?
*** New for 2000 *** Climate Outlooks and Epidemic Prognoses
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
Pinar del Rio, Cuba
Papantla, Mexico
Tepic, Mexico
***** NOTE: These forecasts/outlooks only apply to disease development from airborne transport of spores!!! We do not have the capability to ascertain blue mold development by other means, such as transplanting of infected seedlings, nor will we attempt to do so. Please consult the Extension Service personnel in your area if you have concerns about these matters! *****
This service is provided by the North Carolina State University departments of Plant Pathology and Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences.
Web page last updated by Thomas Keever on 7 June 2000.