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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 process of forming the domestic agrochemical school and creating the production base for fertilizers in the first half of the 20th century. The reader will learn about the scale of the first field trials and the evolution of specialized scientific journals
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The article examines the effect of organic and mineral substances on the nutritional value of produce. You will learn how managing plant composition allows for improving the harvest quality of grain, legume, and vegetable crops
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The article reveals the physicochemical properties of water determined by its molecular structure. The influence of hydrogen bonds and polarity on the dissolution of mineral fertilizer and plant metabolism is considered
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The article examines the key physicochemical characteristics of water, including heat capacity, density anomalies, and phase states. Understanding these processes is necessary for assessing the thermal balance of soil and the protection of plants during the growing season
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Water is the main limiting factor in crop production, providing for all vital processes and the growth of crops. The article reveals the physicochemical functions of moisture and describes methods for assessing water status and water consumption by agricultural crops
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The article examines biological mechanisms of plant adaptation to the water regime and divides them into groups based on their ability to retain moisture and their level of demand for it. You will learn about the structural features of hydrophytes and homeohydric crops that ensure their survival under various environmental conditions
