The potential influence of hormesis on evolution of resistance to herbicides

Hormesis is a common response of both herbicide-susceptible and herbicide-resistant plants to herbicides. Herbicide resistance in weeds rapidly evolving, although little studied, there growing evidence that hormesis plays role the changes sensitivity weed populations This can occur susceptible which favors subpopulation more vigorous plants. At recommended application doses for control, hormetic dose likely favorably influence significant proportion weeds, enhancing their propagation spread.