FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, March 15: *** Conditions in many areas are unfavorable for blue mold early this week. *** High pressure is moving into the southeast U.S. and the Gulf of Mexico. After a cold night tonight, dry weather with warming temperatures will be the trend through this week for most areas. No rain is expected in southern Texas or along the coastal growing areas of Mexico.
There is a Moderate Risk of disease development near the Cuban source region today. Otherwise...... all growers are at Low Risk of disease development today and Tuesday. TK
Seriously Threatening Sources: None
HIGH RISK areas: None
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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 15 March 1999.