FORECAST DISCUSSION: Sunday, March 14: *** Sunday update ***
**** The Georgia source areas are SERIOUS Threats **** Conditions in the southeast U.S. are very favorable for disease devleopment today. Growers in southern Georgia and South Carolina are at HIGH RISK. Growers in northern Florida and southern North Carolina are at Moderate Risk. Growers in northern NC and southeast VA are at Low Risk.
At other locations......there is Moderate Risk of localized disease development in Cuba. Conditions are unfavorable near the other source regions. TK
Seriously Threatening Sources: Southern Georgia
HIGH RISK areas: Southern GA and South Carolina
Current Sources:
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 14 March 1999.