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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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The article reveals the features of accumulation and distribution of molybdenum in various types of soil. You will learn how climatic conditions, soil reaction, and particle-size distribution determine the mobility and availability of this micronutrient for agricultural crops
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Beryllium is a dispersed element, the concentration of which in the plough layer depends on soil-forming rocks and anthropogenic factors. The article examines the geochemical properties of beryllium, the peculiarities of its binding in the soil, and the risks of the element's accumulation for agroecosystems.
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The article examines the geochemical patterns of strontium migration in soil, its interaction with calcium, and its influence on harvest quality. Factors of element accumulation depending on the parent rock composition and climatic conditions are analyzed
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Regular monitoring of the nutrient cycle allows an agronomist to precisely adjust fertilizer application. The article explains how to account for nutrient sources and losses due to erosion for calculating balanced soil nutrition
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Intensive agriculture inevitably leads to a decrease in soil organic matter content. The article examines the causes of humus degradation and a complex of agricultural practices that allow for the restoration of the organic matter balance in modern farming conditions.
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The article examines the agronomic features of podzolic and sod-podzolic soil, their physicochemical properties, and limitations in nutrient availability. The material helps to understand the management strategy for soil fertility of these lands to increase the efficiency of agricultural production
