resistant variety

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A type, especially of a plant, that is not easily affected by something harmful like disease or pests.

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  • Farmers are developing a new resistant variety of wheat.
  • This resistant variety of potato can withstand blight.
  • Scientists hope to create a malaria-resistant variety of mosquito.
  • The new resistant variety promises higher yields despite drought.
  • Growing a disease-resistant variety reduces the need for pesticides.
  • They cultivated a cold-resistant variety suitable for northern climates.
  • Which resistant variety of corn would you recommend for this region?
  • The research focused on identifying a fungus-resistant variety.
  • This particular resistant variety has shown promising results in trials.
  • Breeders aim to produce a pest-resistant variety to protect crops.