Abiotic Stress Research Glossary
564 terms total — 3 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
Leaf rolling phenotype
The physical curling or rolling of leaf margins inward as a mechanical response to water deficit, reducing exposed leaf surface area and transpiration rate. This visible morphological adaptation appears as an early stress symptom in many grass and crop species.
Desiccation tolerance
The ability of an organism to survive extreme water loss and remain viable upon rehydration. This trait is particularly...
desiccation tolerance mechanism
The physiological and molecular adaptations that enable plant tissues or seeds to survive extreme water loss (often belo...
Desiccation tolerance threshold
The critical minimum water content level below which plant tissues sustain irreversible cellular damage and cannot recov...