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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Roundup Ready soybeans (RR soybeans) Roundup Ready soybeans (RR soybeans) The term 'Roundup Ready soybeans (RR soybeans) ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Genetically engineered glyphosate-tolerant soybeans. Roundup is the trade name for glyphosate, a broad-spectrum herbicide. Farmers planting RR soybeans pay more for the seed, must use certain herbicide application practices, and may not save and use their own seed as part of a pesticide resistance management plan. The benefits include a reduction in the number of herbicide applications, with potential savings in both chemical and labor costs'. Previous 5 Terms: Rotten Ice Rough fish Rough Seas round Round test mesh Next 5 Terms: Roundwood Route Route alerting Route of exposure Routine Use About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.