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.
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Growing cucumbers on straw substrates allows for increased yield in unheated greenhouses due to the natural heating of the soil and the enrichment of air with carbon dioxide. The article examines in detail two methods of bed preparation and fertilizer application rates to ensure optimal growth conditions.
Agrochemistry For students
The article discloses the agrochemical requirements of sugar beet regarding soil structure, density, and acidity. Data on the removal of primary nutrients and their effect on harvest quality are also presented.
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.
Plant protection For agronomists
The article analyzes the phytosanitary situation in maize crops in Belarus and the degree of plant damage by the European corn borer. The authors examine the factors contributing to the increased harmfulness of the phytophage and its impact on the quality and quantity of the harvest.
Viticulture For agronomists
The article presents a detailed description of the European-Asian grapevine Vitis vinifera L. Readers will learn about its biological classification, morphological features of wild forms, and the growing peculiarities of this species.
Crop production For students
Triticale is a hybrid crop, combining the ecological plasticity of rye with the high yield of wheat. The article describes the biological groups, nutritional value, and utilization areas of this promising grain crop
Crop production For students
Wheat is the most important grain crop, providing food for the majority of the world's population. This article examines its nutritional value, global production figures, and the distribution geography of winter and spring forms
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines methods of using the biological products Baktofit and Alirin-B in crop production. The reader will learn about dosage, frequency of application, and the efficacy of these agents in combating major fungal pathogens
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines methods of microbiological soil reclamation for controlling Fusarium wilt and describes the progression of grey mould symptoms in tomatoes. You will learn how to protect greenhouse crops from pathogens and recognize the dangerous disease at different stages
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines the characteristics of cucumber root rot pathogens, methods for increasing crop resistance to pathogens, and a complex of preventive measures for plant protection. Readers will learn about the role of grafting, hybrids, and agricultural practices in combating the disease
Plant protection For agronomists
Cucumber mosaic is a dangerous viral disease capable of reducing crop yield by up to 50%. This article examines the main signs of plant infection, the biology of the pathogen, its transmission pathways, and modern approaches to plant protection.
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
To obtain a high harvest in a protected environment, it is important to correctly select pepper cultivars based on ripening periods and biological characteristics. The article presents the results of trials of popular cultivars, their productivity, fruit weight, and wall thickness
