Dormancy A period of minimal metabolic activity of an organism or reproductive body.It is a means of surviving a period of adverse environmental conditions, e.g. cold or drought.

• 冬眠：对植物而言,是它们或产生的生殖体代谢活动程度降到最低的时期，作为在不利的环境条件下（如寒冷或干旱）的存活方式。