Fertiliser · 39 articles

Compost

Compost is an essential tool in managing soil fertility and organizing efficient crop production. Properly prepared organic substrates not only provide plants with necessary nutrients but also form an optimal soil structure, improving its physical and biological characteristics. This selection covers both the theoretical foundations of using organic materials and the applied aspects of working with them: from selecting raw materials and microbial decomposition processes to the industrial production of specialized substrates for mushroom farming.

Readers will find detailed materials on the chemical composition and properties of various types of fertilizers, including peat and production waste. Special attention is paid to technologies for preparing composts intended for growing mushrooms, as well as methods for quality control of substrates. In addition, the selection covers issues of plant protection against diseases and pests in greenhouse conditions, the relationship between the activity of saprophages and soil formation processes, and modern agrochemical analysis techniques that allow for the accurate calculation of organic application rates to increase yield in home gardens and specialized greenhouse operations.

Plant protection For agronomists

Mummy disease and viral diseases of mushrooms: diagnosis and prevention

This article examines the signs of mummy disease and viral pathologies of mushrooms, as well as methods for controlling the spread of infections on mushroom farms. The material will help the agronomist recognize symptoms in time and take measures to protect the harvest

Agrochemistry For students

The role of earthworms in the formation of soil fertility

Earthworms are key participants in soil-forming processes and indicators of the state of agroecosystems. The article examines the contribution of these saprophages to humification, soil disinfection, and the increase of its biological activity

Nutrition and fertilizers For gardeners

Organic fertilizers and modern technologies for improving soil fertility

An overview of effective organic fertilizers, such as Bionex-1, peat, and sapropel, will help to approach the issue of plant nutrition and soil reclamation in a competent manner. The article provides application rates and practical recommendations for preparing high-quality soil mixtures.

Plant protection For agronomists

Physiological disorders and deformations of mushroom fruit bodies

Physiological defects of fruit bodies reduce the marketability of mushrooms and can lead to harvest losses. The article examines the main types of mushroom deformations caused by microclimate disturbances or chemical contamination, as well as practical recommendations for their elimination