Agronomy knowledge

Agronomist dictionary

Short and clear definitions of agronomic terms: soil cultivation, sowing, nutrition, plant protection, machinery, and crop storage.

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Crop protection

Insecticidal activity

The ability of chemical or biological agents to cause mortality or inhibit the development of insect pests in crops.

Crop protection

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

An ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests through a combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools.