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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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Stickseed is a persistent weed that significantly complicates the cleaning of seed material. The article provides a detailed description of the plant's fruits and a list of regions where this species causes the most damage to crops
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Common hemp-nettle poses a serious threat to agriculture by infesting grain crop sowings and reducing the quality of feed. The toxic properties of the plant and the difficulty of removing its fruitlets from the harvested bulk make this weed one of the most undesirable components in plant produce.
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Galeopsis speciosa is a dangerous poisonous weed that requires timely identification in seed material and feed. The article provides a detailed description of the structure of its fruits and seeds for the precise determination of the weed
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Henbane poses a serious threat as a weed of crops and a source of highly toxic alkaloids. The article provides a detailed description of seed morphology, the plant's distribution range, and symptoms of poisoning upon accidental ingestion
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Datura stramonium is a dangerous weed that infests agricultural lands and poses a serious threat to livestock due to the content of toxic alkaloids. The article presents a description of the plant, its geography, signs of poisoning, and morphological characteristics of the seeds
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The article describes the morphological features of Atropa belladonna seed and reminds about strict safety measures when handling this toxic plant. You will learn about the risks for personnel and the characteristic signs of honey collected near the plantations
