State of latency or rest that seeds have after reaching their physiological maturity, in which their vital functions are virtually paralyzed. Temporary suspension of growth of a plant or one of its parts. Contributes to the perpetuation of the species through the adaptation of individuals or one of its parts over a period of time, resisting adverse environmental conditions, passing to a latent life state, to return to active life as soon as these conditions change.
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