The growth promotors crops are considered to be a more sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. They work by stimulating plant hormones or by releasing natural plant compounds that protect against insects, fungi or other pathogens attacking them. This type of protection is selective – it only protects the crop plants while leaving other organisms unharmed.

The growth promotors crops also have less adverse effects on human health and the environment than their chemical counterparts because they do not contain any toxic chemicals or heavy metals that could contaminate soil, water or air quality.