Practice mode Entomology

What type of resistance is shown when different cultivars of a crop, attacked by different biotypes of the same insect species, display a differential interaction?

Correct answer A. Vertical resistance

Explanation

Vertical resistance is controlled by major genes and is effective only against certain pest biotypes, so cultivar and biotype show a specific, differential interaction.

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