POGO Canopy Temperature

The canopy temperature, or leaf temperature is an indicator of the heat stress of the turf. It is influenced by the temperature soil, which in turn depends on VWC. The value of electroconductivity has an impact on temperature, as its value influences how water is used by the plant. In addition, in situations of high relative air humidity, evapotranspiration is hindered, resulting in less natural cooling and therefore higher leaf temperatures.

The greens of C3 varieties on the other hand have ideal temperature ranges for leaf growth between 18 and 24°C, however during periods with daytime temperatures above 35°C and nighttime temperatures above 25°C the "Summer Bentgrass Decline" occurs, Huang. B et al.

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In general, if moisture/air balance management is optimal, heat stress will decrease. If humidity is maintained at higher than optimum levels, it is very likely to reach levels of direct temperature stress such as abrasion, discolourations, poorly erect growth, leaf stiffness leading to a situation of decline, and even greater incidence of diseases, since most fungal diseases occur at high humidity levels. If salts are also added and the salt content is higher than optimum, this leads to greater difficulty in obtaining water resources.

While it is not possible to modify temperature changes quickly, you may find in the medium term of using POGO that optimal management of moisture and EC parameters leads to more uniform temperature conditions, giving you better control over the physiological state of your turf.

It is also interesting to see how the effects of shade affect the temperature on, for example, a football pitch.

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