Cross-resistance
- Pronunciation
- /CROSS-re-ZIST-ance/
- Category
- Resistance Mechanisms
- Singular
- Cross-resistance
- Plural
- Cross-resistances
Definition
The ability of an organism to develop resistance to multiple pesticides due to genetic mechanisms that confer broad protection.
Etymology
From the Latin words 'cruci' meaning 'cross' and 'resistentia' meaning 'resistance'.
Example
The development of cross-resistance to different insecticide classes poses a significant challenge for pest management.