Definition of Resistance, pesticide

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Resistance, pesticide

The term 'Resistance, pesticide ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The evolutionary capacity of pests exposed to a pesticide to develop resistance to that pesticide. Some genetically engineered crops now being marketed are accompanied by pest resistance management plans to prevent or substantially retard the development of resistance'.

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