Hairy leaves of many plants are associated with resistance to__________.

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Hairy Leaves:
Trichomes are tiny hairs found on the leaves of plants.
These structures are necessary for herbivory defense and protection from cold, heat, and drought.
It is resistant to insect pests.
Insecticide resistance is a heritable modification in a pest population's susceptibility to a particular insecticide or set of insecticides.
Resistance to the cereal leaf beetle in wheat and jassids in cotton are two examples.
Final answer: Hairy leaves of many plants are associated with resistance to insect pests.

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