FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, May 3: *** Conditions are unfavorable for disease development Monday and Tuesday in the Southeast U.S. *** Dry weather and sunny to partly cloudy skies will dominate the next two days. Growers in the Southeast and elsewhere are at Low Risk of disease development. However, a large weather system is approaching the eastern U.S. and will affect the growing regions on Wednesday and Thursday. Conditions will be more favorable and spores are likely to be travelling northward from the southern GA and northern FL region. Variable, unsettled weather could continue through the weekend. Those concerned are encouraged to monitor the forecasts closely at mid-week.
The other sources in Cuba, Mexico, and southern Texas are not expected to threaten any production areas today or Tuesday. Localized disease development also appears unlikely. 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
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 3 May 1999.