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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 examines the classification of slurry manure based on its humidity level, as well as its rheological characteristics and chemical composition, which depend on the type of livestock animal and their feeding ration
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Liquid manure is a valuable, fast-acting organic fertilizer that requires special collection and storage conditions. The article discusses methods for reducing nitrogen losses and provides recommendations for the effective use of the liquid fraction in crop production.
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Poultry manure is a valuable organic fertilizer, superior to manure in the concentration of nutrients. The article examines the chemical composition of manure from various poultry species and the dependence of its quality on the livestock management method
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The article describes the origin and classification of lacustrine deposits, such as gyttja and sapropel. Their physical properties, structure, humidity, and chemical composition of organic substances are examined
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The article describes the chemical composition, physical properties of peat and the main stages in the history of its study from the first mentions to modern classifications. You will learn how scientific ideas about the origin of this mineral have changed
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Cereal straw is a valuable source of organic matter and a complex of macro- and micronutrients. The article provides detailed data on the chemical composition of straw and the amount of nutrients returned to the soil upon its incorporation.
