FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday, May 7:
*** Disease Update - 4 May *** An update on the Texas sources..... Our thanks to Dave Lemke, at Southwest Texas State University. Recent visits to previous wild tobacco areas indicate that there are a few plants (10-12) near D'Hanis that are heavily infected with blue mold. He found no wild tobacco in the Uvalde/Knippa area. The source list has been updated to reflect this change.
*** There are no long-range threats Monday and Tuesday *** A dissipating cold front in the Southeast U.S. may create favorable conditions for localized disease development, however. Moderate Risk for crops in northern FL on Monday. Low Risk elsewhere. Low Risk for all areas of the Southeast on Tuesday. In Texas, unsettled weather is expected early this week. Localized disease development is possible, but these sources do not threaten other regions.
TK
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?
(Red = New, 1 to 7 days; Blue = Active, > 7 days; Green = Old)
Climate Outlooks and Epidemic Prognoses
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico
Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Uvalde, Texas
***** 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! *****
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