drought tolerance
Survives without water
Drought tolerance is a plant's ability to survive and function during periods of water scarcity.
The term appears in agriculture, horticulture, and ecology to describe species or varieties that withstand dry conditions without irrigation: We chose drought-tolerant landscaping for the yard.
Drought-tolerant plants may have deep roots, waxy leaves, or other adaptations that reduce water loss.
- water stressInsufficient moisture for organisms
- dry spellProlonged absence of rain
- bone dryTotally devoid of moisture
- parched earthSeverely dried-out ground
- aquaporinsMembrane proteins transporting water
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- crop farmingharvesting, planting, tractors, fertilizing, fertilizer
- horticulturehorticulture, gardening, cultivation, planting, seeds
- environmental adaptationscamouflage, mimicry, hibernation, migration, thick fur
- survival traitscamouflage, stamina, endurance, resilience, adaptability
- Crop Improvementbreeding, hybridization, gene editing, CRISPR, selective breeding
- desert survivalwater conservation, water storage, water retention, nocturnal activity, burrowing