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
Broader: plant production
Narrower: phytosanitary measure
In other languages
French
protection des plantes
Russian
защита растений
Spanish
protección de las plantas
Chinese, Simplified
植物保护
Arabic
حماية النبات
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with plant protection
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Basel Convention | 2 documents |
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Stockholm Convention | 9 documents |
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Rotterdam Convention | 1 decision21 documents |


