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Pesticide resistance

Similar term(s): insecticide resistance.

Definition:

The genetically acquired ability of an organism to survive a pesticide application at doses that once killed most individuals of the same species.

Source: University of California; Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program Glossary 

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