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Abiotic Stress Research Glossary
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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 threshold
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The specific water potential value at which plant stomata begin to close in response to drought stress to minimize water...