13 March 2000 Blue Mold Forecasts

FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, March 13: *** There are no long-range threats from any of the current sources Monday and Tuesday. *** Conditions will be somewhat favorable for localized disease development in western Cuba, eastern Mexico, and southern Texas. Otherwise, Low Risk to growers the next two days. TK

Seriously Threatening Sources: None

HIGH RISK areas: None

Current Sources:

• Pinar del Rio, Cuba
• Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico
• Corpus Christi, Texas
• Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico

Previous Sources:

None

***** 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 13 March 2000.