FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, May 15: *** High pressure building into the eastern U.S. will provide conditions unfavorable for disease development Monday and Tuesday. *** Sunny, dry weather will dominate the lower mid-Atlantic and Southeast early this week. The only potential for rain is a chance of late-day showers or thunderstorms in Florida. No long-range transport or deposition is expected. Low Risk for growers Monday and Tuesday.
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 15 May 2000.