Terminology

Physics - science of matter and energy, and forces affecting, including subatomic particles

Chemistry - science of substances and transformations

Environment - the system surrounding turfgrass and which determines its course and form of existence

Electromagnetic spectrum and heat
absorbance
advective
conduction
convection
heat
infrared
light
photosynthetically active radiation
radiation
reflection
reradiation
specific heat
transmission
ultraviolet

Atmosphere and Water
boundary layer
dew
evaporation
evapotranspiration
guttation
heat
humidity
relative humidity
stomate
transpiration
transpiration stream
turbulence
wind

Plant function
carbohydrate
deep-root feeding
etiolation
floral initiation
light compensation point
photosynthesis
resistance vs. tolerance vs. avoidance
respiration
shade
thermoperiodism

Temperature
frost
winter chill injury