Fertiliser · 39 articles
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
The article describes the main symptoms and signs of various types of root and basal rots in tomato seedlings under greenhouse conditions. You will learn to distinguish disease pathogens for timely diagnosis and plant protection
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The article examines practical care techniques for cucumbers in greenhouse conditions, including the organization of soil heating and mulching methods. The material will help to effectively plan planting and provide plants with comfortable growth conditions to obtain a rich harvest
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Organic fertilizers are essential for improving soil structure and increasing yield. The article outlines the rules for the application of manure, humus, and poultry manure, as well as key rates for plant top dressing
Agrochemistry For students
Poultry manure is a valuable organic fertilizer, superior to manure in the concentration of nutrients. The article examines the chemical composition of manure from various poultry species and the dependence of its quality on the livestock management method
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The article presents popular sorrel cultivars, as well as detailed recommendations on propagation, planting, and a fertilizer application system for obtaining a high-quality rhubarb harvest
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
For optimal nitrogen uptake, greenhouse plants require not only fertilizer, but also lighting and a balance of nutrients in the soil. A variety of top dressing and maintenance of the greenhouse cover will help produce a healthy harvest without excess nitrates
Ecology For students
The article examines modern waste recycling methods and reveals the technological features of producing fertilizer from sewage sludge. Special attention is paid to anaerobic digestion and composting processes, which allow converting organic mass into useful humus
Ecology For students
The article examines environmental protection methods through the neutralization and burial of hazardous industrial waste, as well as technologies for the safe collection and isolation of radioactive materials and spent fuel elements
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Green manure is returning to farming practices as an effective replacement for organic matter. The article explains how green manure crops enrich soil with nitrogen, improve its structure, and contribute to the restoration of greenhouse soil
Agrochemistry For students
Effective fertilization of a home garden requires a special approach that combines the use of mineral fertilizers and the competent processing of organic waste. This article examines the rules for preparing compost and practical methods of fertilizer application in small areas
Agrochemistry For students
Sewage sludge is a promising source of organic matter for increasing soil fertility. The article discusses technologies for preparing and disinfecting the raw material, as well as the main types of fertilizers available to agronomists for field application
Plant protection For agronomists
Microbial agents of fungal and bacterial nature allow for accelerating organic matter processing and enriching the fertilizer composition. The article presents global experience in the application of biological preparations for increasing soil fertility
