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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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Soil solution reaction determines plant nutrient conditions and directly influences their productivity. The article examines the mechanisms of pH impact on crops and presents optimal acidity values for major plant species
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The article reveals the relationship between the soil redox potential and the efficiency of nutrient uptake. Critical Eh values are considered, at which the processes of nitrification, denitrification, and the accumulation of toxic compounds occur
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The article examines the key role of water regime and light exposure in plant nutrition processes. You will learn how soil moisture and photosynthetic activity determine the intensity of nutrient uptake by roots
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The liquid phase of the soil, which scientists call the blood of the earth, is a key source of water and nutrients for plants. The article reveals the chemical composition of the soil solution and the mechanisms of interaction between mineral and organic substances in the processes of soil formation
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The air regime determines plant respiration and the activity of soil microbiota. The article examines gas exchange processes in the soil and explains the influence of the physical state of gases on the biological properties of the arable layer
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The living phase of the soil is the foundation of its soil fertility, providing plant nutrients and humus formation. The article reveals the influence of soil organisms on biological processes and the phytosanitary state of the field
