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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 describes the properties of water-soluble sulfate fertilizers, including epsomite and kieserite, their role in plant nutrition, and application rules. The material contains practical recommendations on application rates for primary soil tillage and foliar top dressing
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A wide range of complex fertilizers is used to replenish magnesium deficiency in the soil. The article presents the key characteristics and properties of the most popular magnesium-containing compounds used in agrochemistry
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Sulfur is a critical nutrient, the reserves of which in soils are rapidly depleting due to the intensification of agriculture. The article examines the causes of sulfur deficiency, current methods for diagnosing soil availability, and the biological characteristics of this element's uptake by plants.
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Intensive farming leads to the depletion of available trace element reserves in the soil, which necessitates the widespread use of micro-fertilizers. The article presents data on the demand for trace elements in land and methods of their determination to optimize plant nutrition
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The article examines the conditions for the effectiveness of boron fertilizers and methods of their soil application. You will learn which crops require boron the most and how to correctly calculate the application rate of the product to obtain an optimal yield.
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The article examines the problems of manganese deficiency in various types of soil and methods for increasing crop yield using manganese fertilizers. Effective methods of application are presented, including pre-sowing seed treatment and foliar top dressing
