NALT

Preferred term

abiotic stress

Topic

The unfavorable effect of environmental factors (stressors) on the physiological functions of an organism. Prolonged unresolved physiological stress can affect homeostasis of the organism, and may lead to damaging or pathological conditions.

pathological processes and conditions

abiotic injuries
environmental stress (on organisms)

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

225

Spanish

estrés abiótico

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/729

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Created 1/19/06, last modified 2/13/20