frost resistance
Surviving freezing temperatures
Frost resistance is the ability of plants, materials, or organisms to withstand freezing temperatures without damage.
In horticulture, it describes how well a plant survives cold: These roses have good frost resistance down to minus ten degrees.
The term also applies to concrete, pipes, and other materials engineered to endure freeze-thaw cycles without cracking.
- cold hardinessTolerance for freezing conditions
- cold toleranceResistance to low temperatures
- acclimationAdjusting to new conditions
- dormancySuspended biological activity
- cryoprotectionDefense against freezing harm
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