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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 discusses the classification of plant proteins based on their solubility, the properties of major fractions, and the specifics of their distribution in the tissues of various crops. This information is important for understanding the nutritional value of the harvest and the specifics of its technological processing.
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The article discusses the classification of proteids based on the types of their prosthetic groups. The chemical features of nucleoproteins, metalloproteins, phosphoproteins, lipoproteins, and glycoproteins are described
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The quality of grain and forage crops is determined by the protein level, for the analysis of which specific chemical reactions and isolation methods are used. The article discusses methods for the identification of amino acids and stages of preparation of plant samples for laboratory research
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The global protein shortage necessitates a radical increase in crop productivity. The article examines how fine-tuning fertilizer application systems helps to increase the harvest of valuable protein and lysine in key agricultural crops
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Carbohydrates account for up to 90% of plant dry matter, serving as the main building material and source of energy. This article examines the chemical nature of these compounds and methods for managing their accumulation in the harvest by regulating growing conditions
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Carbohydrates are a key element of plant metabolism, providing energy, structural integrity, and natural immunity. The article details the role of sugars in crop adaptation to unfavorable conditions and the influence of carbohydrate metabolism on the final productivity of agrocenoses
