Abiotic Stress Research Glossary
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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.
Solute Potential Gradient
The difference in water potential created by varying concentrations of dissolved substances across plant cell membranes...