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Agrochemistry

Chemical composition of soils and plants, nutrient cycling, properties of fertilizers and their interaction with soil. Methods of agrochemical survey, interpretation of analyses, and development of fertilization systems based on them.

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Biochemical composition of lipids and nucleic acids in forage crops

The article examines the influence of lipid composition and nucleic acids on the energy value of forage crops. Methods for increasing the nutritional value of grasses and potatoes through the optimization of plant mineral nutrition are described

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The role of carbon nutrition in increasing crop productivity

Carbon accounts for nearly half of the plant's dry mass, yet its natural atmospheric concentration is often insufficient for high yield. The article discusses mechanisms of CO2 assimilation by crops and practical methods of carbon enrichment in the environment to stimulate active crop growth

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The biological role of sulfur in plant nutrition and development

Sulfur is a key element for the synthesis of plant proteins and the maintenance of photosynthesis. The article examines the forms of sulfur uptake by plants, its influence on enzymatic processes, and the diagnosis of sulfur deficiency symptoms.