Superweeds

Definition

Superweeds are plants that have developed resistance to herbicides, often due to repeated exposure and evolution.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing a video game where the enemies adapt and become immune to your attacks if you use the same move over and over. That's what superweeds are like in the world of agriculture - they've adapted to resist the 'attacks' from certain herbicides.

Related terms

Herbicide Resistance: This is when plants evolve in a way that allows them to survive even after being exposed to herbicides meant to kill them.

Genetic Drift: This is a mechanism of evolution where allele frequencies change by chance, which can contribute to the development of superweeds.

Natural Selection: The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. It's one way superweeds can develop.