FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, May 10: *** Conditions are mostly unfavorable for disease development early this week.*** Sunny to partly cloudy skies will be dominant over much of the southeast U.S. Monday and Tuesday. Northern sections will remain dry. There is a chance of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms in Florida and southern Georgia both days. No long-range transport is anticipated, but some localized disease development is possible near the source areas. Low Risk for most growers; Weakly Moderate Risk for growers in southern Georgia or northern Florida who receive some rain.
The sources in Cuba, Mexico, and southern Texas do not threaten any production regions Monday or Tuesday. 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
County Map of New and Existing Outbreaks, 1999
(Red = New, 1 to 7 days; Blue = Active, > 7 days; Green = Old)
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 10 May 1999.
