FORECAST DISCUSSION: Wednesday, August 4: *** Inactive weather pattern to persist for the next few days *** Mostly sunny and dry weather will continue in the growing regions of the U.S. for the next 2 to 3 days. The lone exception is southern New England, where growers will be at Moderate Risk on Thursday as conditions become favorable ahead of an approaching cold front. Parts of eastern Kentucky and the southern Appalachian Mountains may see some localized disease development where it has rained recently. Otherwise, all growers will be at Low Risk 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
*** NEW FEATURE ***
County Map of New and Existing Outbreaks, 1999
(Red = New, 1 to 7 days; Blue = Active, > 7 days; Green = Old)
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba
Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico
Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Corpus Christi, Texas
Tifton, Georgia
***** 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.
