Combined Science GCSE
Disease resistance in crops
What Disease resistance in crops means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Disease resistance in crops
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Crop plants can be genetically engineered so they are resistant to diseases, which reduces losses caused by pathogens and can improve crop yield.
Topics that use Disease resistance in crops
- Genetic engineering (AQA GCSE)
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- Agricultural applications of genetic engineering
- Application of genetic engineering
- Desired characteristic
- Early stage of development
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- Ethical issues in genetics
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