Crop protection
encompasses the totality of efforts, damage and yield reductions in crops
Crop protection is a branch of horticulture, aimed at protecting crops. This is done so that the yield of the crop does not diminish. Common approaches are:
- Using pesticides, these are on a chemical basis
- Using biological pest control, using the natural enemies of the pests to control them.
- Using barriers, such as nets
- Using psychology, for example to scare birds
- Using biotechnology, selective breeding and genetic engineering
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