FORECAST DISCUSSION: Thursday, April 1: *** The southern GA and northern FL sources are SERIOUS Threats today, but Low Threats Friday through Sunday *** Conditions are quite favorable for disease development in the Southeast again today. There is HIGH RISK for growers in southern GA and northern FL. However, other growers remain at Low Risk. Conditions will improve during the weekend. The southern GA and northern FL growers will be at Low Risk Friday through Sunday. As for the other sources, there is a chance of localized disease development in southern TX and eastern Mexico Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise, Low risk for the other source regions through the weekend. TK
Seriously Threatening Sources: Southern GA / northern FL
HIGH RISK areas: Southern GA / northern FL
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
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***** 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 1 April 1999.