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Land and Agriculture

Definition(s)

Plant protection is the science and practice of managing pests, diseases and weeds that damage crops and other plants, and which can have a devastating effect on farmer livelihoods. (Source: CABI)

Hierarchy

Alternative labels:
plant health
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In other languages

French
protection des plantes
Russian
защита растений
Spanish
protección de las plantas
Arabic
حماية النبات

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with plant protection

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with plant protection. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Basel Convention
Stockholm Convention
Rotterdam Convention

Multimedia

IPPC YouTube Channel

Video - Introduction to the International Treaty on PGRFA