Difference between revisions of "Plant protection products or pesticides"

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|Active substances and preparations containing one or more active substances intended to protect plants (or plant products) against harmful organisms. The term ‘plant protection product’ (or pesticide) implies that the active substances are present in a form or product which can be supplied to the user. Active substances in plant protection products may also destroy undesired plants or influence life processes of plants in a way other than as a nutrient (for example as growth regulators).
|<u>Pesticides</u>: substances used to kill or control pests, including disease-carrying organisms and undesirable insects, animals and plants.
 
<u>Plant protection products</u>: products used to protect, preserve or influence the growth of desirable plants or to destroy or control the growth of unwanted plants or parts of plants.
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Latest revision as of 11:34, 22 February 2022

Plant protection products or pesticides Pesticides: substances used to kill or control pests, including disease-carrying organisms and undesirable insects, animals and plants.

Plant protection products: products used to protect, preserve or influence the growth of desirable plants or to destroy or control the growth of unwanted plants or parts of plants.