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Seeds and varietal composition: quality and seed preparation, germination capacity and energy, seed dressing, sowing rates. Characteristics of varieties and hybrids, principles of selection based on the growing zone and intended use of the produce.
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Fool's parsley is a dangerous poisonous weed that requires the attention of agronomists when cleaning seed material. The article provides a botanical description of the plant and a detailed morphological characterization of its fruitlets
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Heracleum sosnowskyi is an aggressive weed posing a serious threat to agriculture. The article describes the biological characteristics of the plant and reveals the risks associated with a high concentration of toxic furanocoumarins for human health and livestock animals
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The article describes the botanical characteristics of the fruits of Cicuta virosa and the specific risks that this plant poses to agronomy and livestock. The pathways of cicutoxin exposure to the organism and critical doses for livestock animals are analyzed
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Ivyleaf morning glory is a dangerous quarantine weed capable of causing significant damage to agriculture if introduced from abroad. The article describes methods for identifying this pest based on morphological seed traits and identifies high-risk regions
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Pitted morning glory is a dangerous quarantine weed requiring strict control during the import of seed. The article contains a description of the plant's morphological characteristics for timely seed identification
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European dodder is a dangerous quarantine parasite that causes serious damage to agriculture and poses a threat to the health of livestock animals. The article describes the biology of the pest, the list of affected crops, and the morphological features of the seed for their accurate identification
