Abiotic Stress Research Glossary
564 terms total — 8 showing — Last updated 27 Oct 2026
Metabolic quiescence
A dormant state in which organisms drastically reduce metabolic activity and energy consumption to survive prolonged abiotic stress. This reversible condition allows survival during unfavorable environmental periods with minimal resource depletion.
Oxidative stress
An imbalance between production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the plant's capacity to neutralize them through enz...
Oxidative stress accumulation
The progressive buildup of reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as superoxide, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radicals in...
Oxidative stress index
A quantitative measurement of the balance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant defense capac...
Oxidative stress magnitude
The quantitative measure of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production relative to antioxidant defense capacity, represent...
Oxidative Stress Marker
A measurable compound or indicator that reflects the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and cellular damage i...
Oxidative stress signaling
The cellular communication pathway triggered by reactive oxygen species accumulation that activates adaptive or defensiv...
Oxidative stress tolerance
The capacity of plants to withstand and neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation through antioxidant enzyme...
Photooxidative stress
Cellular damage resulting from excessive light energy that generates reactive oxygen species through photosynthetic elec...