Preferred Term:
biological resistance
Definition:
The natural or genetic ability of an organism to avoid or repel attack by biotic agents (pathogens, pests, parasites, etc.) or to withstand the effects of abiotic agents (chemicals, pesticides, salt, wind, heavy metals, etc).
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Narrower Concepts:
- pest resistance
- genetic resistance
- resistance mechanisms
- heat tolerance
- wind resistance
- shade tolerance
- induced resistance
- flooding tolerance
- pesticide resistance
- cold tolerance
- disease resistance
- salt tolerance
- drought tolerance
- drug resistance
- lodging resistance
- stress tolerance
- metal tolerance
- immunity
- acid tolerance
Entry Terms:
- biocide resistance
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/114
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