low temperature stress response Cold temperature stress varies from chilling to freezing and varies depending upon the species of the plant. Some plants survive low temperatutre by undergoing cold acclimation, while other plants require a period of low temperature (vernalization) in order to flower. plant_trait_ontology CTol (related) COLDTL (related) TO:0000303 A temperature stress response trait (TO:0000432) which is the response to colder than normal growth conditions. temperature stress response trait