plant protection product
das Pflanzenschutzmittel, die Pflanzenschutzmittel
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plant protection product
A chemical or biological substance used in agriculture and horticulture to protect crops from pests, plant diseases, or unwanted competing plants (weeds).
Der Bauer spritzt ein Pflanzenschutzmittel auf sein Feld, um die Ernte vor Insekten zu bewahren.
The farmer sprays a plant protection product on his field to protect the harvest from insects.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pflanzenschutzmittel |
| genitive | des Pflanzenschutzmittels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Pflanzenschutzmittel | die Pflanzenschutzmittel |
| accusative | das Pflanzenschutzmittel | die Pflanzenschutzmittel |
| dative | dem Pflanzenschutzmittel | den Pflanzenschutzmitteln |
| genitive | des Pflanzenschutzmittels | der Pflanzenschutzmittel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Pflanze' (plant) + 'Schutz' (protection) + 'Mittel' (agent/product). So it is literally a product for protecting plants.
Dieses Pflanzenschutzmittel wirkt gezielt gegen Pilzbefall.
This plant protection product works specifically against fungal infestation.
In connection with plant protection products, the verbs 'einsetzen' (to use/apply), 'verwenden' (to use), 'ausbringen' (to apply/spread), or 'sprühen' (to spray) are often used.
Landwirte dürfen nur zugelassene Pflanzenschutzmittel einsetzen.
Farmers may only use approved plant protection products.
'Pflanzenschutzmittel' (plant protection product) is an official and rather technical term. It is used mainly in agriculture, in laws, and in scientific texts.
Die EU hat neue Regeln für den Einsatz von Pflanzenschutzmitteln erlassen.
The EU has issued new rules for the use of plant protection products.
pesticide
Both words refer to products used in agriculture or gardening to protect plants or combat harmful organisms. „Pestizid“ here refers specifically to a chemical substance used against harmful plants, insects, or fungi. „Pflanzenschutzmittel“ is broader and includes chemical or biological products used against diseases and weeds as well.
Der Landwirt setzte ein biologisches Pflanzenschutzmittel gegen die Pflanzenkrankheit ein.
The farmer used a biological plant protection product against the plant disease.
Der Landwirt setzte ein Pestizid gegen die schädlichen Insekten ein.
The farmer used a pesticide against the harmful insects.
