Crop · 47 articles
Grain crops form the basis of global agriculture, ensuring food security and serving as a key object of crop production. A deep understanding of the biological characteristics, patterns of ontogenesis, and morphological structure of these plants is necessary for effective yield management. For an agronomist, knowledge of crop development mechanisms, the influence of climatic conditions, and mineral nutrition systems serves as the foundation for making professional decisions at every stage — from seed preparation and the choice of sowing method to the development of strategies for protection against pests and pathogens.
This selection combines expert materials covering both theoretical aspects of agronomy and applied methods for working with grain crops. Readers will find here methodologies for calculating losses and evaluating product quality, as well as recommendations on the use of agrotechnical practices such as senication and the application of micronutrient fertilizers. The articles examine in detail the issues of weed control and diseases, such as Fusarium and Cercosporella rots. The provided information will help to systematize knowledge about cultivation technologies, methods for conducting agrochemical experiments, and the evolution of farming systems, which will allow for the optimization of growing processes and the increase of crop productivity.
Plant protection For agronomists
Storage pests cause direct damage to the seed stock by destroying embryos and significantly reducing the grain germination energy. The article analyzes the indicators of harmfulness of major insects and mites, as well as current control standards for seeds of various categories
Agrochemistry For students
Senication is an agricultural practice that accelerates the completion of the life cycle of grain crops and stimulates an intensive outflow of nutrients from vegetative organs to the seeds. This method allows for effective management of plant productivity, increasing yield and improving the sowing qualities of the grain
Crop production For students
The article describes the biological differences between winter, spring, and facultative crops, as well as key agrotechnical factors determining successful overwintering and crop productivity. You will learn how the depth of the tillering node and the nutrient regime influence plant development
Storage and processing For students
The article provides a methodology for calculating mechanical grain losses and its yield during processing. Definitions of the main product condition types and terms describing biological and physical factors of grain mass storage are also provided.
Agrochemistry For students
Lipid accumulation in grain depends not only on genetics, but also on balanced mineral nutrition. By regulating the application of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers, an agronomist can effectively manage fat synthesis, improving the nutritional and technological properties of the harvest
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
Darnel ryegrass is a dangerous grass weed that poses a serious threat to grain quality and product safety. The article describes the biological characteristics of this pest and the consequences of its presence in grain crops.
Crop production For students
The article examines the key biological characteristics of cereal crops, the morphology of the caryopsis, and its chemical composition. The material will help agronomists better understand the processes of yield formation and grain quality.
Crop production For students
The article examines the evolution of farming systems as a complex of agrotechnical measures aimed at increasing soil fertility. You will learn about the key stages of agronomy development and the criteria for classifying systems into primitive, extensive, transitional, and intensive
Plant protection For agronomists
The article is dedicated to the study of the species diversity of Fusarium root rot pathogens in spring triticale. The author analyzes the influence of weather and climatic factors on the development of the disease and the dynamics of pathogen spread in crops
Farm machinery For agronomists
The article describes key aspects of seed preparation and technological requirements for sowing. You will learn how the sowing depth and seed treatment methods affect the uniformity of emergence and future yield
Agrochemistry For students
The article describes the stages of preparation for scientific research in agrochemistry: from choosing a topic and formulating a hypothesis to developing a program and structure for a field experiment. The material will help to systematize the approach to establishing experiments and selecting methodological elements
Agrochemistry For students
Intensive farming leads to the depletion of available trace element reserves in the soil, which necessitates the widespread use of micro-fertilizers. The article presents data on the demand for trace elements in land and methods of their determination to optimize plant nutrition
