Antibiotic resistance lessons for the herbicide resistance crisis

The challenges of resistance to antibiotics and herbicides have much in common. Antibiotic became a risk the 1950s, but concerted global effort manage it did not begin until after 2000. Widespread herbicide use began during 1950s was soon followed by an unabated rise resistance. Here, we examine what lessons for combatting could be learnt from global, coordinated efforts all stakeholders avert antibiotic crisis. © 2021 Society Chemical Industry.