Question

A new strain of rice was developed to be resistant to popular weed killers. What could be a negative outcome from the production of this new rice variety?
A.
Farmers will be able to spray weeds growing near the rice without worrying about killing the rice.
B.
If it accidentally spreads to areas where it is unwanted, it will be difficult to remove.
C.
There are no possible negative outcomes from this new strain of rice.
D.
The rice crops will be more productive due to less competition with other plants.

Answer 1

B. If the herbicide-resistant rice escapes or hybridizes with wild/weedy relatives, it can be hard to control or remove and may become an invasive "weed" itself.