研究 What is “Resistance” in Plants?
Plant resistance isn’t one-size-fits-all. A recent study reveals that maize varieties resistant to spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) remain vulnerable to a specialist mite (Oligonychus pratensis). This article explores the role of the antibiotic DIMBOA, the arms race of pest adaptation, and why maintaining a diverse resistance gene library is key for future crop breeding.
