Herbicide Resistance (Herbicide Tolerance)Herbicide resistance is by far the most common genetically modified trait in commercial agriculture. Transgenic, herbicide resistant plants are part of a new weed control system. The system consists of a non-selective herbicide and a corresponding herbicide resistant crop:
Most herbicides used in conventional agriculture are "selective", meaning they only target certain plants. Conventionally, a specific combination of selective herbicides is needed for each crop. |
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