FORECAST DISCUSSION: Wednesday, March 24: *** Conditions will become favorable for disease development in southern Georgia and northern Florida on Thursday *** A cold front is approaching the southeast U.S. Conditions are unfavorable today but will become much more favorable on Thursday as the front nears the region. Low Risk today; Strongly Moderate Risk of disease development for southern Georgia and northern Florida on Thursday.
*** Other sources are Low Threats today and Thursday. *** Some localized disease development may occur on the east coast of Mexico or in southern Texas. Otherwise, Low Risk Wednesday and Thursday for growers in Cuba or Mexico. 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 24 March 1999.