Medicinal plants |
To produce material in optimal quality and sufficient quantity |
To increase growth rate and biomass yield of medicinal plants |
To enhance the biosynthesis of efficacious substances |
To maintain the genetic diversity of medicinal plants |
To protect medicinal plants against pests and disease |
Environmental effects |
To prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers |
To promote sustainable use and proper care of production systems |
To enhance plant diversity and biotype conservation |
To protect wildlife habitats (e.g. micro-organisms, soil fora and fauna) |
To enhance soil rich in macro and microelements |
To conserve soil properties, fertility, productivity and system stability |
To use organic fertilizers and renewable resources to minimize all forms of pollution |
Economic prospects |
To increase market opportunity |
To maintain high market price |
To achieve optimal quality and economic returns |
To secure economic growth and social stability |