17 March 1999 Blue Mold Forecasts

FORECAST DISCUSSION: Wednesday, March 17: *** Conditions are unfavorable for disease development through Thursday *** Dry, warm weather is the rule for the growing regions of the southeast U.S, Cuba, and Mexico for the next two days. No disease development is expected and there is Low Risk to growers. Some localized disease development is possible in southern Texas on Thursday as a storm system develops in that region. TK

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 17 March 1999.