Definitions for "Water Stress"
The condition when plants are unable to absorb enough water to replace that lost by transpiration. The results may be wilting, cessation of growth, or even death of the plant or plant parts.
Occurs when plants are unable to absorb enough water to replace that lost by transpiration. Short-term water stress leads to turgor loss (wilting). Prolonged stress leads to cessation of growth, and eventually plant death.
A shortage of water in plants resulting in decreased ability to function properly, because water affects all biochemical controls and is the medium for all chemical reactions.
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drought
Drought.
A condition in which a community does not have enough water available on a regular basis to meet its basic needs.
A situation when residents of a country don't have enough accessible, high-quality water to meet their everyday needs.