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Keyword Herbicide resistance

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DefinitionProtein that confers, on plants, bacteria or other microorganisms, the ability to withstand herbicide action. Herbicides are chemicals that selectively kill plants. Herbicide resistance occurs usually as a result of mutation or amplification of a gene, e.g. 3-phosphoshikimate 1-carboxyvinyltransferase.
Synonyms Resistance to herbicide
CategoryBiological process
GOresponse to herbicide [ GO:0009635 ]
GraphicalBiological processHerbicide resistance