Table 1 Rule statements to evaluate the climate suitability for a grass species.

1

Precipitation is suitable and

Maximum Temperature is favorable and

Minimum Temperature is favorable

15

β

2

Temperature is suitable for a less dry period

16

Θ

3

Maximum Temperature is stressful or

Minimum Temperature is stressful

19

τ

4

Maximum Temperature is harmful or

Minimum Temperature is harmful

20

ξ