FORECAST DISCUSSION: Friday, August 6: *** Mostly dry weather will persist this weekend *** All growers will be at Low Risk Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, a front will approach some of the growing areas and bring a chance of showers. No long-range transport is expected, but some localized disease development is possible. Moderate Risk on Sunday for southern New England, southern IN, southern OH, western WV, and northern and eastern KY. Strongly Moderate Risk for the southern Appalachian Mountains. Low Risk elsewhere. 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.
