Granular superphosphate remains a fundamental element of mineral nutrition for agricultural crops. Phosphorus plays a key role in supporting plant life processes, being responsible for root system development, yield formation, and improvement of produce quality. Understanding the mechanisms of nutrient uptake for this element, in combination with nitrogen and potassium, allows agronomists and gardeners to build balanced fertilizer systems that take into account the specific needs of particular crops—from winter cereals to vegetables and industrial crops—at different stages of the growing season.
This selection brings together materials that reveal both the theoretical foundations of domestic agrochemistry, established by the works of D. N. Pryanishnikov and K. K. Gedroyts, and the applied aspects of fertilizer application. The reader will find recommendations for optimizing nutrition for tomatoes, potatoes, sugar beet, winter wheat, fiber flax, and hemp. The articles describe in detail methods of fertilizer application, taking into account growth stages, agrophysical properties of the soil, and biological characteristics of each crop, which is necessary for achieving high yield indicators and improving the qualitative characteristics of fiber or fruit.