Glossary

Bioinputs

Biological agricultural inputs — microorganisms, extracts, and other nature-based products used to protect crops, fix nutrients, and improve soil health.

Inoculants

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria applied to seeds or soil, reducing or eliminating the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizer.

IPM

Integrated Pest Management — the strategic combination of biological, chemical, and cultural tools based on real pest pressure and crop conditions.

NbS

Nature-based Solutions — actions that use natural processes to address agricultural and environmental challenges.

GMP

Good Manufacturing Practices — certified production standards with full batch traceability, from strain to final product.

Biocontrol

Bioinsecticides, biofungicides, and bionematicides used to control pests, diseases, and nematodes.