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Metabolic quiescence
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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.
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stomatal aperture regulation
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The dynamic control of stomatal opening and closure through guard cell turgor changes, mediated by ABA signaling and env...
Stomatal aperture sensitivity
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The responsiveness of stomatal guard cells to environmental stress signals, determining the rate and magnitude of stomat...