Management of Plant Protection Products

Biology and Plant Protection.

In order to achieve the objectives of the Curricular Unit and the acquisition of the expected competences, the learning teaching process is based on:
– Classes of presentation and discussion of theoretical concepts, by the teachers and the students;
– Practical classes in room and simulation in the field of real situations of manipulation and application of plant protection products and operation with the tractor and the application equipment;
– Visit to the warehouse of a establishment of sale of plant protection products and simulation of situations of responsible sales.

1. To know the Phytopharmaceutical Products and the legislation associated with their distribution, commercialization and use.
2. To know the rules for safety and risk reduction in the use of Phytopharmaceutical Products.
3. To know the equipment to apply the Phytopharmaceutical Products and the tractor, their operation, adjustments and maintenance.
4. To know the techniques to apply the Phytopharmaceutical Products more appropriate to each specific situation.
5. To know the rules to store and sell the Phytopharmaceutical Products safely and prevent accidents.

1. Safety in the use of Phytopharmaceutical Products, regulatory systems and risk reduction. Phytopharmaceutical Products: Concept, classification, modes of action, formulations, regulatory system, distribution, sale and use. Safety in the use of the products: toxicological aspects related with handling and application; toxicological and ecotoxicological symbols. The label and the personal protective equipment (PPE). Some symptoms of poisoning with Phytopharmaceutical Products. Reduction of risk in the handling and application of the products. Dose and concentration.. The use of the correct PPE. Reduction of the risk to the environment. Risks for non-target species. Reduction of the risk to the consumer. Residue control.
2. Equipment and application techniques. Conservation and maintenance of the application equipment.
3. Storage of plant protection products, responsible sales and accident prevention. First aid actions.

Maria José Moreno da Cunha

Exame

• - Teste de exame - 100.0%

Avaliação contínua

• - 2 Apresentações com discussão - 50.0%
• - Teste teórico - 50.0%

NAO

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