21 April 1999 Blue Mold Forecasts

FORECAST DISCUSSION: Wednesday, April 21: *** All sources are Low Threats Wednesday and Thursday. *** Conditions near the source areas are unfavorable for disease development, mostly due to the lack of moisture. Conditions are also unfavorable for survivable transport of spores.Growers are at Low Risk of disease development Wednesday and Thursday. TK

Blue Mold Active in the Plant Bed and Greenhouse (click on small image for larger image)

What should one look for?

Seriously Threatening Sources: None

HIGH RISK areas: None

Current Sources:

• Moultrie, Georgia
• Statenville, Georgia
• San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba
• Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico
• Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
• Corpus Christi, Texas

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 21 April 1999.