Pesticide resistanceDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pesticide_resistance) Pesticide resistance describes the decreased susceptibility of a pest population to a pesticide that was previously effective at controlling the pest. Pest species evolve pesticide resistance via natural selection: the most resistant organisms are the ones to survive and pass on their genetic traits to their offspring. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note:
N/A This term is used for the following terms:
Resistance to pesticides
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