Disease resistance

What is disease resistance?

Disease resistance refers to the ability of a plant to limit or withstand the effects of a pathogen or insect that would cause disease. There are several types of disease resistance in plants:

• Horizontal resistance - provides resistance to multiple strains or races of a pathogen. This type of resistance is generally governed by multiple genes and is long-lasting.


• Vertical resistance - protects the plant from specific races or strains of a pathogen. This resistance often involves single genes and can be less durable as new pathogen races evolve to overcome it.


• Induced resistance - is triggered by external factors that prime the plant's immune system to quickly and strongly respond to future pathogen attacks. For example, treatment with hormones like salicylic acid can induce resistance.

There are several benefits of choosing disease-resistant plant varieties for your home garden or farm:

• Reduces or eliminates the need for chemical pesticides - this is better for human health and the environment.


• Disease-resistant varieties generally yield higher quality produce and avoid major crop losses.


• Less time and money required for disease management compared to treating diseased, susceptible plants.

Our technical experts at HormoVital use cutting-edge technologies like CRISPR gene editing to develop disease resistant plant varieties for agriculture. This helps boost productivity while reducing pesticide usage. Contact us through our official website or phone number for more details on our services.

Developing disease resistance in plants is crucial for sustainable agriculture that can feed the growing global population without decimating the environment. By choosing resistant varieties and using responsible disease management practices, we can support productive yields while being good stewards of the planet. Reach out if you need any assistance implementing integrated pest management or planting strategies on your own farm or garden plot. Our PhDs are always ready to guide you.