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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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Transpiration efficiency
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The ratio of biomass produced to the amount of water lost through transpiration, reflecting how effectively plants use a...