biotic stress

Biotic stress refers to the challenges plants face from living organisms that harm them, such as insects, bacteria, fungi, viruses, or even competing plants. These living threats can cause diseases, reduce growth, or lead to plant death. Biotic stress disrupts a plant's ability to grow and produce food, impacting ecosystems and agriculture. Managing biotic stress involves strategies like pest control, planting resistant varieties, and maintaining healthy soil to help plants resist these harmful organisms.