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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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Acidic soils limit the availability of nutrients and reduce yield. The article explains the role of liming in neutralizing acidity and restoring the productivity of agricultural lands
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Gypsum application is an effective method of solonetzic soil reclamation, allowing for the replacement of excess sodium with calcium and the improvement of the soil's hydro-physical properties. The article examines the chemistry of the process, the specifics of ameliorant application, and the impact of gypsum application on yield increase when used in combination with fertilizer
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The article examines the role of natural zeolites and biological preparations in the restoration of degraded soils. The author analyzes the properties of aluminosilicates and the conditions of their occurrence as an effective means for optimizing plant nutrition
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The article examines the importance of microorganisms for soil fertility and the use of bacterial preparations. The reader will learn about types of bio-fertilizers and criteria for selecting Nitragin strains for effective nitrogen fixation
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The article reveals the mechanisms of action of phytohormones as regulators of growth processes. You will learn about their transport pathways in the plant and the applied significance of auxins and gibberellins in agrotechnologies
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Defoliation allows for the artificial acceleration of crop maturation and facilitates mechanized harvesting. The article reveals the physiological mechanisms of the impact of preparations on plants and presents the results of trials using various crops as examples
