Concept · 37 articles
The growing season is a key stage of a plant's life cycle, covering all phases of active growth and development from the beginning of sap flow to the completion of fruit and seed formation. For an agronomist and a gardener, a deep understanding of this process is the foundation for planning agricultural work. Yield and product quality depend directly on how precisely the balance of nutrients, protection against pests and diseases, and methods of soil tillage are maintained during this period. Knowledge of biological rhythms allows for effective management of crop development, whether it be field cereals, fruit trees, or vegetables.
This selection contains materials covering the practical aspects of the growing season. Readers will find information on technologies for mineral nutrition of vegetable, floral, and grain crops, as well as methods of plant protection against fungal diseases and pests, such as the European corn borer or the Colorado potato beetle. Special attention is paid to the biological characteristics of grapevine and wheat development, as well as criteria for selecting rootstocks and soil management systems in orchards. The provided articles will help systematize the approach to cultivating major agricultural crops and optimize production processes at each stage of the growing season.
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the features of assessing the nutritional value of greenhouse soil and calculating fertilizer doses, taking into account the type of substrate and laboratory analysis methods. You will learn about the differences in approaches to determining available nutrients for key floral crops
Agrochemistry For students
To increase the yield and quality of vegetables, it is necessary to regulate the composition of fertilizer depending on the biology of a specific crop and soil conditions. The article provides information on the chemical composition of vegetable plants and potatoes, which is important for the proper management of agricultural crop nutrition
Agrochemistry For students
Agrovitakva AVA complex fertilizer is a safe, nitrogen-free, long-acting agent, the effectiveness of which directly depends on soil temperature and plant root exudates. The article examines the key properties of this fertilizer and its application rates for a wide range of agricultural crops
Viticulture For agronomists
The vital activity of the grapevine is divided into periods of dormancy and active growing season. In this article, we will examine in detail the phases of winter development of the plant and the factors influencing the transition to growth.
Plant protection For agronomists
The article reveals the biological characteristics of the downy mildew pathogen, analyzing the direct dependence of the incubation period duration on the level of solar radiation. A list of modern F1 hybrids possessing genetic resistance to this disease is also presented
Plant protection For agronomists
Potatoes are susceptible to infestation by Colorado potato beetle, wireworm and aphids, which can lead to a complete loss of harvest. The article reveals the specifics of the harmfulness of these phytophages and justifies the need for the application of insecticidal seed treatments at the stage of pre-planting preparation of seed material
Plant protection For agronomists
Soybean is susceptible to a wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases capable of reducing yield by up to 50%. The article examines the causes of losses and the biological characteristics of the development of the most common pathogens, including downy mildew
Viticulture For agronomists
The article examines criteria for selecting grapevine rootstock cultivars and specific features of growing grafted material. You will learn how to ensure the longevity of plantings under conditions of phylloxera resistance and specific soil characteristics.
Fruit growing For agronomists
The physiological state of trees and harvest quality depend on proper inter-row maintenance. This article examines methods of soil fertility management, including the black fallow technology and principles of water regime regulation in the orchard.
Crop production For students
Flax is a strategic fiber crop with high production waste-free efficiency. The article examines three main directions of flax cultivation, the specifics of harvesting depending on the objectives, and the nutritional value of its processed products
Plant protection For agronomists
The article discusses prevention and control methods for tomato powdery mildew using sodium humate, biological fungicides, and immunomodulators. Application schemes for plant protection products during the growing season are presented
Plant protection For agronomists
Pith necrosis is a dangerous bacterial disease of tomatoes, requiring a complex approach to plant protection. The article examines methods of prevention, characteristics of infection spread, and a step-by-step procedure for when symptoms of the disease are detected
