Polygenic resistance

Pronunciation
/pol-ee-JEN-ik resistance/
Category
Genetics
Plural
Polygenic resistances

Definition

Resistance to pests or diseases controlled by multiple genes rather than a single gene.

Etymology

From Greek 'poly-', meaning 'many', and 'genes' from Latin 'genus'

Example

Polygenic resistance is often more durable and stable than monogenic resistance.

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