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Diseases, pests, and weeds: diagnostic symptoms, economic thresholds, and agrotechnical, biological, and chemical control measures. Application regulations, pre-harvest intervals, and rotation of active ingredients to prevent resistance.
13 min read For agronomists
The article describes the main viral and physiological disorders of nightshade crops, as well as methods of infection control through the management of insect vectors and agrotechniques. Learn how to protect plantings from phytoplasmosis and viral spotting
25 min read For agronomists
Storage pests cause direct damage to the seed stock by destroying embryos and significantly reducing the grain germination energy. The article analyzes the indicators of harmfulness of major insects and mites, as well as current control standards for seeds of various categories
8 min read For agronomists
This article examines the principles of pesticide registration and approval, as well as the stages of assessing their safety for humans, the crop, and the environment. You will learn about the process of transitioning from experimental trials to large-scale production use of chemical plant protection products
3 min read For agronomists
The article examines the characteristics of viral diseases of pepper in greenhouse conditions. You will learn about the most harmful viruses, their symptoms, and the pathways of infection spread
18 min read For agronomists
Potatoes are susceptible to infestation by Colorado potato beetle, wireworm and aphids, which can lead to a complete loss of harvest. The article reveals the specifics of the harmfulness of these phytophages and justifies the need for the application of insecticidal seed treatments at the stage of pre-planting preparation of seed material
5 min read For agronomists
The article examines modern methods of fungicide application for the control of root rots and infections. Special attention is paid to preventing pathogen resistance under greenhouse conditions
