Concept · 38 articles
The active ingredient is a key component of any agrochemical agent, be it mineral fertilizer, insecticide, herbicide, or a product for land reclamation. Understanding the composition, chemical properties, and principles of how these substances interact with soil and plants is essential for properly planning a crop protection system, improving soil fertility, and combating weed resistance. Knowledge of the mechanisms of action allows agronomists not only to use products effectively but also to minimize risks associated with the accumulation of residual chemical compounds in produce and the environmental safety of agricultural lands.
This selection brings together materials on a wide range of chemical agents used in crop and livestock production. You will find expert reviews on fertilizer production technologies, methods of chemical reclamation for alkaline and acidic soils, as well as analytics on the effectiveness of modern insecticides and herbicides. The articles provide a detailed examination of phytosanitary control issues, laboratory analysis methods for pesticide residues, and the specifics of crop nutrition. This information will be useful to specialists striving to optimize agrotechnical processes based on precise data regarding plant physiology and the chemical composition of the agents applied.
Veterinary medicine For students
The article describes the principles of drug application in livestock, the classification of preparations, and the rules for their dosing. The reader will learn about methods of drug administration and technological requirements for preparing liquid forms under farm conditions
Agrochemistry For students
The article reveals the mechanisms of action of phytohormones as regulators of growth processes. You will learn about their transport pathways in the plant and the applied significance of auxins and gibberellins in agrotechnologies
Agrochemistry For students
Acidic soils limit the availability of nutrients and reduce yield. The article explains the role of liming in neutralizing acidity and restoring the productivity of agricultural lands
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines modern technologies for the production of compound nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizers. The author analyzes in detail five purification schemes for nitrophos and reveals the agrochemical advantages of using homogeneous granular mixtures for crop cultivation
Plant protection For agronomists
The article presents an analysis of registered products for the protection of rapeseed from pests, diseases, and weeds in the Republic of Belarus. The authors evaluate the range of preparations by chemical classes and modes of action to optimize the crop protection system.
Plant protection For agronomists
The article is devoted to the problem of pollen beetle resistance to insecticides and the search for optimal strategies for winter rapeseed plant protection. Based on field trials from 2021–2023, methods of pest control to prevent harvest losses are analyzed
Agrochemistry For students
Gypsum application is an effective method of solonetzic soil reclamation, allowing for the replacement of excess sodium with calcium and the improvement of the soil's hydro-physical properties. The article examines the chemistry of the process, the specifics of ameliorant application, and the impact of gypsum application on yield increase when used in combination with fertilizer
Plant protection For agronomists
The article analyzes the safety of using diamide insecticides in the Belarusian agro-industrial complex. Studies confirm the absence of residual amounts of active ingredients in the harvest when established application rates and regulations are followed
Plant protection For agronomists
Soil pesticide control is essential for effective crop rotation; however, complex sample preparation accounts for 60% of the analysis cost. The article examines sample preparation stages, the influence of soil composition, and the solubility of active ingredients to optimize laboratory research.
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines the causes of weed resistance to herbicides in winter wheat crops. The author analyzes the mechanisms of resistance formation and proposes control methods for this phenomenon to maintain the yield of grain crops.
Plant protection 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
Plant protection For agronomists
The article provides an overview of Rovral and Kemicar fungicides, their mechanisms of action against phytopathogens, and practical recommendations for their application in the protection of vegetable and floral crops. Spraying methods, bulb soaking, and the preparation of medicinal pastes are discussed
