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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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The article provides a botanical description of the dwarf elder, examines its toxic properties and the mechanism of the effect of cyanogenic glycosides on the body. It also briefly outlines the risks associated with other plant species of the honeysuckle family
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White bryony is a herbaceous plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, known for its toxic fruit and roots. The article provides a detailed description of the seed, habitats, and the toxic effects of the plant on the organism
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Lobelia inflata poses a serious threat to the purity of agricultural crops due to its small, difficult-to-separate seed. The article describes the morphology of the fruits and the dangerous toxic properties of the plant, caused by the content of alkaloids
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Common groundsel poses a serious threat to the quality of grain crops due to the toxicity of its alkaloids. The article describes the morphological characteristics of the weed's fruits, which aid in its timely detection within a bulk crop
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Globe thistle is a dangerous weed that poses a serious threat due to the high toxicity of its seed. The article examines the morphological characteristics of the plant that help identify its presence in sowing material.
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The article describes the structure of common tansy achenes and examines the risks of poisoning in livestock consuming this toxic plant. The author analyzes the composition of essential oils and their impact on the organism of livestock animals
