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Any wild plant that has become a virulent weed as a result of acquiring resistance to herbicides through pollination with a genetically modified plant.
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superweed — n. A wild plant that has been accidentally pollinated by a genetically modified plant and now contains that plant s abilities to resist herbicides and kill insects. Also: super weed, super weed. Example Citation: Opponents of genetic modification … New words
superweed — /ˈsupəwid/ (say soohpuhweed) noun a particularly aggressive and invasive weed, particularly an introduced species that flourishes in a new environment or one that has developed resistance to herbicides …
Genetically modified food — Genetically modified foods (GM foods or GMO foods) are foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Genetically modified organisms have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. These… … Wikipedia
Frankenfood — n. Food derived from genetically modified (GM) plants and animals. Example Citation: It s only natural that we cringe at the artificial: It goes against the grain. So it s no real wonder that many people are feeling uncomfortable about the recent … New words
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biopiracy — n. The patenting of plants, genes, and other biological products that are indigenous to a foreign country. Example Citation: What developing tropical nations are saying is that if the West cries foul over piracy of intellectual property, say, or… … New words
crazy tobacco — n. Tobacco that has been enhanced genetically to provide more nicotine than regular tobacco. Example Citation: SANTA CRUZ DO SUL, BRAZIL Freakish tobacco plants that explode from the soil in this remote river valley grow huge leaves on stalks as… … New words
golden rice — n. A strain of rice that has been genetically modified to increase its Vitamin A content. Example Citation: Last week, for example, researchers announced they had created a new golden rice, that contains transplanted genes to combat vitamin A… … New words
pharma food — n. Food products with pharmacological additives that are designed to improve health (such as lower cholesterol or enhance brain function). Example Citation: In many areas of the UK food industry there are either statutory restrictions or… … New words
