7. Glossary

Biocontrol; biological control

Plant nutrition and integrated protection are based on the use of living organisms and natural or mineral substances that respect the environment. We distinguish between :

• biofertilizers for crop nutrition (micro-organisms facilitating nitrogen fixation, phosphate and potassium solubilization);

• Biostimulants for crop improvement (humic substances, leachates, seed extracts, trace elements, vitamins and amino acids, enzymes, retardants, antioxidants);

• Biopesticides for crop protection against phytopathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, insects) and chemical mediators (pheromones, kairomones);

• natural and mineral substances to protect fruit and vegetables against phytopathogenic...