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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 Closure Response
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The rapid shutdown of stomatal apertures in response to water deficit or other environmental stresses to minimize transp...
Stomatal closure response latency
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The time delay between the onset of abiotic stress stimulus (such as vapor pressure deficit or soil water deficit) and t...