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.
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
Ball mustard poses a serious threat to grain crops due to the difficulty of cleaning the harvested grain and its toxic properties. The article describes the biological characteristics of this weed of the Brassicaceae family and the areas of its mass spread.
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
The article presents the morphological characteristics of field pepperweed seeds and a description of its distribution area. The material will help farmers timely identify the poisonous weed that infests crops of grain crops and alfalfa.
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
Common wild oat is one of the most dangerous weeds of grain crops. The article describes in detail the morphology of its seeds, their external characteristics, and natural adaptation mechanisms to the soil
Plant protection For agronomists
Net blotch, caused by the pathogen Pyrenophora teres, is a major threat to spring barley crops. The article examines the biological features of the disease, its harmfulness, and the symptoms of two main types of infection
Plant protection For agronomists
Review of the biological characteristics and spread problems of invasive species of Sosnowsky's hogweed and Canadian goldenrod in the territory of the Republic of Belarus. The history of their introduction and negative impact on the environment are examined.
Crop production For students
Lentil is a sought-after pulse crop with high protein content, actively used in the food industry and for feeding livestock. The article reveals key yield indicators, agrotechnical features, and current cultivars dominating Russian production
Crop production For students
The article discusses the problems of buckwheat production in Belarus, provides a comparative analysis of the productivity of zoned cultivars, and analyzes the reasons for the low yield of the crop. The history of the origin of buckwheat as an agricultural plant is also briefly covered
Crop production For students
The article describes the biological characteristics, nutritional value, and agrotechnical potential of millet. You will learn about the role of the crop in crop rotation, the yield of various cultivars, and the methods of using grain in agriculture
Crop production For students
Winter rye remains an important link in food security, possessing high efficiency both in crop rotation and as a forage crop. The article examines global grain production indicators and the practical application of rye in modern agriculture
Crop production For students
Primary tillage is the foundation of the future harvest of spring crops. The article reveals the features of autumn field preparation, methods of weed control, and recommendations for choosing tillage technologies depending on the preceding crop.
Crop production For students
Crop yield directly depends on the efficiency of solar energy absorption. This article examines agrotechnical methods for managing the light regime and the biological characteristics of plant photosynthesis to increase crop productivity
