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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Research, Technology, Methods > biological properties and phenomena > biological resistance > pesticide resistance > herbicide resistance
Preferred Term:

herbicide resistance

Definition:
The ability of a plant to survive, grow and complete its normal life cycle after exposure to the application rate typically used in agricultural systems. The resistance may be due to natural processes or by genetic engineering.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
pesticide resistance
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • resistance to herbicides
  • herbicide tolerance
  • herbicide sensitivity
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/45188
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