Concept · 20 articles
A cultivated plant is the foundation of plant production and a key object of an agronomist's professional focus. Understanding the biological foundations of species formation, the differences between wild and weed species, as well as the mechanisms of plant adaptation to environmental conditions, allows for the effective management of agroecosystem productivity. Knowledge of the evolution of farming systems and the scientific principles of soil fertility is a necessary condition for ensuring food security and the stable production of high-quality raw materials.
This selection brings together materials covering a wide range of agronomic disciplines: from the historical development of domestic agricultural chemistry to modern cultivation technologies. The reader will find answers to questions regarding yield-limiting factors, in particular, nutrient deficiencies such as phosphorus, and the fundamental laws of agricultural chemistry. The articles detail methods for increasing soil fertility, including mulching and optimizing fertilizer application. In addition, practical recommendations are presented for tillage after harvesting cereal crops, organizing irrigation in greenhouses, and protecting plants from viral diseases, which will help to build a systematic approach to farm management.
Agrochemistry For students
Rational use of fertilizers allows for reducing farm financial losses and preventing environmental pollution. The article examines methods of precise nutrient distribution and technologies for increasing nitrogen fertilizer efficiency.
Agrochemistry For students
The article reveals the fundamental principles of agrochemistry: Liebig’s law of the minimum as a basis for maintaining soil fertility and Shelford’s law of tolerance, which defines the influence of environmental factors on plant development. These concepts allow for maintaining a non-deficit balance of nutrients in the soil
Agrochemistry For students
The article reveals a comprehensive approach to overcoming negative soil conditions that limit field productivity. The material presents a systematization of limiting factors and effective reclamation techniques for restoring soil fertility and the ecological state of the soil
Agrochemistry For students
The liquid phase of the soil, which scientists call the blood of the earth, is a key source of water and nutrients for plants. The article reveals the chemical composition of the soil solution and the mechanisms of interaction between mineral and organic substances in the processes of soil formation
Crop production For students
Transition from traditional ploughing to minimum tillage allows protecting the agrocenosis from erosion and compaction. The article examines the causes of soil profile degradation by classical methods and presents effective ways to implement resource-saving technologies
Crop production For students
The article examines technical characteristics of semi-digger mouldboards and ploughs with jointers, as well as principles of non-mouldboard tillage, which contributes to land protection from erosion and retention of soil moisture
Crop production For students
The article describes the evolution of tillage methods: from primitive hoeing tools of antiquity to the emergence of the metal plough and the formation of the scientific theory of ploughing in the 20th century. The reader will trace how the accumulated experience of farmers transformed into systemic agrotechnical methods
Crop production For students
The article presents a brief overview of the formation of plant production science. The material examines the stages of the evolution of tillage technologies and the contribution of prominent scientists to the development of agriculture
