Concept · 11 articles
Harvest losses are a critical factor determining the profitability of any crop production enterprise and the efficiency of a home garden. The variety of factors reducing the productivity of agrocenoses covers a wide spectrum of pathogens: from fungal and bacterial infections to viral diseases and pest damage. Understanding the biological characteristics of pathogens, the mechanisms of their impact on the generative organs of plants, as well as knowledge of timely diagnostic methods are essential prerequisites for minimizing damage and preserving the market quality of fruits.
This collection includes materials covering key aspects of plant protection for agricultural crops — from soybean and winter rapeseed to greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers, and cranberries. Readers will find detailed reviews of modern assessment methods for infestation, including a scoring system for root system analysis and ways to combat quarantine infections. In addition, the articles examine the efficacy of applying specialized pest control products and fungicides, and analyze the influence of agrotechnical factors, such as pre-sowing preparation of the arable soil layer and plant ripening stages, on disease development. These data will help specialists and gardeners make informed decisions to protect their harvest.
Plant protection For agronomists
Plant diseases negatively affect vital biological functions, weakening crop development and reducing the quality of the harvested produce. The article describes symptoms of infection in flowers, fruits, and seeds, as well as their correlation with overall harvest losses in greenhouse conditions
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
Plant protection For agronomists
The assessment methodology allows agronomists to reliably identify the level of nematode infestation in greenhouse crops. Accurate calculation of the average infestation score helps to timely adjust plant protection and forecast harvest losses
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
The article examines the performance of the combined fungicide Miravis Prime for protecting American cranberry against a complex of plant pathogens. The study is aimed at overcoming disease pathogen resistance to mono-component preparations used in industrial plantations
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines the manifestation features of bacterial pith necrosis, soft rot, and bacterial spot in tomatoes. You will learn about methods for controlling these pathogens through nutrient management and compliance with phytosanitary standards
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines the relationship between the developmental phases of greenhouse crops and the intensity of pathogen infection. The author analyzes environmental factors and maintenance methods that determine the economic viability of disease control
Plant protection For agronomists
Bacterial wilt is a dangerous quarantine disease capable of destroying the harvest of potatoes and tomatoes. The article describes symptoms, diagnostic methods, and plant protection protocols in greenhouse soil
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.
Soil and tillage For agronomists
Winter precipitation, temperatures, and soil type determine the physical state of the arable land before sowing spring crops. Understanding these processes is essential for agronomists to properly plan spring tillage.
Plant protection For agronomists
The article is devoted to the problem of pollen beetle resistance to insecticides and the search for optimal strategies for winter rapeseed plant protection. Based on field trials from 2021–2023, methods of pest control to prevent harvest losses are analyzed
