FORECAST DISCUSSION: Thursday, March 20, 1997 - *** Threat from Cuban sources to Florida growers *** Today, as last Thursday, there is a serious threat to the Florida production areas from the diseased fields in Cuba. A frontal system is moving through the SE U. S. today. Clouds and showers are prevalent, and conditions are very favorable for sporulation, survivable transport, and effective deposition into Florida. Deposition is most likely to occur sometime Friday. Growers in central Florida are in a High Risk situation, and those in N Florida and S Georgia run a moderate risk of disease development. TK

THREATENING SOURCES: Cuba

Central Florida

• Pinar del Rio, Cuba

***** 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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Web page last updated by Thomas Keever on 20 March 1997.