Abiotic disease
- Pronunciation
- /ab-ee-OT-ik dis-EEZ/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Abiotic disease
- Plural
- Abiotic diseases
Definition
A disease or condition in plants that is caused by environmental factors rather than by pathogens.
Etymology
Example
Wilting and stunted growth in plants can be caused by abiotic diseases such as drought stress.
Related Terms
- Environmental stress
- Plant stress
Usage Notes
Abiotic diseases are often difficult to diagnose because they mimic symptoms of biotic diseases.