PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF AN INTEGRATED AGROMETEOROLOGICAL FORECASTING SYSTEM IN SOUTH-EAST HUNGARY

An integrated agrometeorological forecasting system was built out in SE Hungary. The system is based upon 12 meteorological stations deployed at thoroughly selected sites in 3 counties. Collected and calculated meteorological data serve as basis for disease forecasting algorithms worked out for the typical fruits, vegetables and arable crops of the region. Experiences after the first years' usage suggest that the disease forecasting system gives reliable data to make efficient management of plant pathogens possible.