Glossary P
Deutsch: Amerikanische Küchenschabe / Español: Cucaracha americana / Português: Barata-americana / Français: Blatte américaine / Italiano: Blatta americana
Periplaneta americana is a species of cockroach commonly known as the American cockroach. It is one of the largest and most widespread cockroach species in the world and is often associated with human environments. In the environmental context, Periplaneta americana plays a complex role as both a pest and a contributor to ecological processes.
Deutsch: Permakultur / Español: Permacultura / Português: Permacultura / Français: Permaculture / Italiano: Permacultura
Permaculture in the environmental context refers to a sustainable design system and philosophy that aims to create self-sufficient, resilient, and regenerative agricultural ecosystems. It integrates principles of ecology, traditional knowledge, and sustainable practices to develop harmonious and productive landscapes that mimic natural ecosystems.
Deutsch: Peroxid / Español: Peróxido / Português: Peróxido / Français: Peroxyde / Italiano: Perossido
Peroxide refers to a chemical compound containing an oxygen-oxygen single bond (O-O). In the environmental context, peroxides can play a significant role, both beneficial and harmful. They are often used in processes such as water treatment and pollution control due to their strong oxidative properties. However, some peroxides can also contribute to environmental pollution or pose risks due to their reactive nature.
Deutsch: Person / Español: Persona / Português: Pessoa / Français: Personne / Italiano: Persona
A person is a being, such as a human, that has certain capacities or attributes constituting personhood, which in turn is defined differently by different authors in different disciplines, and by different cultures in different times and places.
Deutsch: Schädling / Español: plaga / Português: praga / Français: nuisible / Italiano: parassita
Pest is a term used to describe an organism that is considered undesirable because it causes harm to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or natural environments, or is hazardous to human health. Typically, this encompasses a wide range of animals, plants, and microorganisms.
Deutsch: Schädlingsbekämpfung / Español: Manejo de plagas / Português: Manejo de pragas / Français: Gestion des ravageurs / Italiano: Gestione dei parassiti
Pest management in the environmental context refers to the practices and methods used to control or eliminate populations of organisms considered pests, which can negatively impact agriculture, forestry, human health, and the environment. Effective pest management aims to reduce or mitigate the adverse effects of pests in a way that is sustainable, minimizes environmental impact, and conserves non-target species and overall biodiversity.