Stress index and gray leaf spot index
July 6, 2024
The stress index readings that appear on your PACE Turf Weather Alerts can you give you useful information on the risk to cool-season turf from high temperatures and humidities. Calculated by adding the maximum daily temperature with the minimum daily humidity, a sum of 140 or higher (highlighted in red) indicates a high risk from heat, gray leaf spot and pythium. Green means that the risk of disease or heat-related stress is minimal, and yellow indicates that stressful conditions may…