1999 Annual Report for FW99-021
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1999: $6,078.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2001
Region: Western
State: Alaska
Principal Investigator:
Development of Late Blight Forecasting Model
Summary
Late blight was found for the first time on several potato farms in Alaska in 1998. This project is intended to help develop a prediction model similar to those used in other potato growing areas by relating temperature and relative humidity at multiple sites to late blight events. This model will help predict the timing of late blight outbreaks and help reduce the required applications of protectant fungicides.