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.
Agrochemistry For students
The article describes the chemical composition, physical properties of peat and the main stages in the history of its study from the first mentions to modern classifications. You will learn how scientific ideas about the origin of this mineral have changed
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
Intensive agriculture inevitably leads to a decrease in soil organic matter content. The article examines the causes of humus degradation and a complex of agricultural practices that allow for the restoration of the organic matter balance in modern farming conditions.
Agrochemistry For students
Vitamins act as key regulators of physiological processes in plant tissues, directly influencing metabolism and the development of the organism. The article examines the significance of these compounds for crop production and their role in maintaining the nutritional value of the final product.
Agrochemistry For students
Mineral nutrition is a key factor determining the technological properties and chemical composition of the harvest. The article reveals the mechanisms of fertilizer influence on the accumulation of starch and other carbohydrate components in cereals and grain legumes
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the process of forming the domestic agrochemical school and creating the production base for fertilizers in the first half of the 20th century. The reader will learn about the scale of the first field trials and the evolution of specialized scientific journals
Irrigation For agronomists
The article describes modern approaches to yield programming based on the analysis of bioclimatic factors. The principles of the climate-yield simulation system are examined, which models the processes of energy and mass exchange, soil moisture dynamics, and agroecosystem productivity.
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
The article provides a detailed description of the external morphological characteristics of scentless mayweed achenes. You will learn about the structural features, size, and color of the seeds of this common weed infesting grain and grass crops
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
Common hemp-nettle poses a serious threat to agriculture by infesting grain crop sowings and reducing the quality of feed. The toxic properties of the plant and the difficulty of removing its fruitlets from the harvested bulk make this weed one of the most undesirable components in plant produce.
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
Heliotropium europaeum is a dangerous poisonous weed infesting agricultural crops. The article provides a description of its fruitlets for accurate identification during phytosanitary control
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
Crown vetch poses a serious threat to agronomy due to the difficulty of cleaning grain and the presence of dangerous glycosides in it. The article describes the biological characteristics of this weed and its impact on the quality of agricultural products
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
Neslia paniculata is a dangerous crop weed that poses a threat due to its toxicity and high competitiveness. The article describes the biological characteristics of the plant and the morphological features of its fruit for identification during seed analysis.
