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 gardeners
The article provides an overview of popular complex fertilizers and principles of using growth stimulants. You will learn how to properly select top dressing for greenhouses and take into account the specifics of biologically active substances
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The quality composition of the soil mixture is the key to the health and high yield of vegetables. The article provides instructions on preparing peat, fertilizer application, and the correct mixing of soil components
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The use of greenhouses for mushroom cultivation allows for efficient use of space during the autumn-winter period. The article presents recommendations for placing mycelia, requirements for growing conditions, and harvest storage rates
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the phases of active nutrient uptake by winter wheat and the impact of fertilizers on yield and grain quality. Practical recommendations are presented for the application rate of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in various soil and climatic zones
Agrochemistry For students
Rational fertilizer application requires accurate calculation of nutritional doses based on the biological needs of the crop and the availability of elements in the soil. The article examines formulas for calculating nutrient uptake and methods for diagnosing the state of crops to improve the efficiency of top dressing
Agrochemistry For students
The article reveals the mechanisms of action of phytohormones as regulators of growth processes. You will learn about their transport pathways in the plant and the applied significance of auxins and gibberellins in agrotechnologies
Plant protection For agronomists
The article presents an analysis of registered products for the protection of rapeseed from pests, diseases, and weeds in the Republic of Belarus. The authors evaluate the range of preparations by chemical classes and modes of action to optimize the crop protection system.
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
Viticulture For agronomists
Cultivar renewal is the main factor in increasing vineyard profitability. The article reveals the economic advantages of breeding and the requirements for new cultivars for various regions
Viticulture For agronomists
Grapevine buds are growth points where the organs of a future plant are initiated. The article describes the biological features of lateral buds, overwintering buds, and latent buds, as well as the mechanisms of their development and shoot formation
Fruit growing For agronomists
Pruning remains a key agrotechnical practice that allows for the regulation of tree development and an increase in harvest quality. This article examines the history of canopy formation and the main advantages of a professional approach to managing fruit crops.
Crop production For students
The article reveals the biological characteristics of forage beet, describes the development stages of the crop in the first year of the growing season, and establishes optimal agroclimatic parameters for efficient cultivation. You will learn about critical growth periods, the influence of temperature conditions, and the plant requirements for soil moisture
