fragmented DNA fragmented DNA during stationary phase A cell phenotype in which DNA is broken into small fragments when the population in which the cell is found is in stationary phase. FYPO:0004694 fragmented nucleus during stationary phase midori DNA fragmentation during stationary phase 2015-06-12T13:45:52Z This term can be used for any circumstances in which cells are starved for nitrogen. Note that cells may enter G0 (quiescence) when subjected to prolonged nitrogen starvation; this term is not restricted to G0. Use 'fragmented DNA' (FYPO:0000160) or one of its descendants if DNA was detected using a method that can resolve molecule sizes (e.g. gel electrophoresis) or detect DNA ends (e.g. TUNEL assay). Otherwise, consider using 'fragmented nucleus' (FYPO:0001919) or one of its descendants.