Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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December 16, 2017 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
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in the news: herbicides may affect antibiotic resistance
A recent study found that several different herbicides, at concentrations similar or less than typically used, caused mutations in pathogenic bacteria which enable drug resistance:
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/us...-study-/90010/ http://mic.microbiologyresearch.org/...9/mic.0.000573 |
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Actually based in Canada where you are from. Here is my Google search https://www.google.com/search?q=The+...&bih=815&dpr=1 Carolyn
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December 16, 2017 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
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I am not familiar with the "efflux pump gene" or whether it plays a role in the known cases of multi-drug resistance as we commonly understand to be caused by exposure to the drugs themselves over time.
I know there is concern about resistant bacteria in food products because of overuse in agriculture. I guess if there is exposure to herbicide in the feed as well, it would contribute to the same risks. |
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