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Record 1 2013-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
CONT

Mature caterpillars are more tolerant to many insecticides than younger ones of the same species due to differences in body size, exoskeleton thickness, and the ability to metabolize a poison. These differences are identified as tolerance or natural resistance rather than true insecticide resistance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
DEF

Inhibition réduite ou nulle du développement d'un organisme liée à son potentiel génétique.

OBS

Ce phénomène est observé dès la première application d'un produit phytopharmaceutique.

Spanish

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