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.
Agrochemistry For students
Humic acids act as effective growth stimulants and natural soil conditioners, contributing to soil health and increasing crop productivity. The article reveals the mechanisms of humate influence on plant physiology and methods for detoxification of the soil substrate
Agrochemistry For students
The article provides an overview of the main types of potash fertilizers, their chemical composition, physical characteristics, and agrotechnical recommendations for their application on various types of soil and for specific crops
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the chemical composition, key properties, and production process of single superphosphate. The material reveals the specifics of phosphorus availability and the differences between powdered and granular forms of the fertilizer
Agrochemistry For students
Calcium cyanamide is an effective nitrogen-calcium fertilizer for acidic soil with a prolonged effect. The article reveals its application rate, safety measures for personnel, and the mechanisms of nitrogen transformation in the soil environment
Agrochemistry For students
The article reveals the principles of fertilizer classification by origin, composition, and mode of action on soil. You will learn how the agrochemical properties of preparations affect plant nutrition and soil structure
Plant protection For agronomists
The article analyzes the phytosanitary situation in maize crops in Belarus and the degree of plant damage by the European corn borer. The authors examine the factors contributing to the increased harmfulness of the phytophage and its impact on the quality and quantity of the harvest.
Plant protection 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
Plant protection For agronomists
Net blotch, caused by the pathogen Pyrenophora teres, is a major threat to spring barley crops. The article examines the biological features of the disease, its harmfulness, and the symptoms of two main types of infection
Plant protection For agronomists
The article presents the results of long-term studies on the efficiency of fungicides against septoria and fusarium head blight of spring wheat. The techniques of plant protection under conditions of artificial infection pressure to preserve yield and grain quality are discussed
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines the efficiency of post-emergence herbicide treatment in mixed crops of maize and sunflower. It describes the critical stages of weed development and the methodology for conducting field trials for the protection of sensitive crops
Plant protection For agronomists
Grass weeds create serious competition for industrial crops, significantly reducing their yield. The article analyzes the economic thresholds of weed infestation in crops and the effectiveness of using specialized herbicides
Nutrition and fertilizers For gardeners
The article examines the rules for preparing greenhouse soil and the application rates of basic mineral and organic fertilizers. You will learn how to create optimal conditions for crop nutrition in protected ground
