Crop · 26 articles

Leguminous crop

Legume crops occupy a central place in modern plant production, serving as a vital link in the food and feed base. Their key biological feature is the ability to form a symbiosis with nodule bacteria, which allows plants to fix nitrogen from the air, significantly increasing soil fertility. For agronomists and gardeners, these crops are valuable not only as an independent source of harvest but also as the best predecessors for winter cereals, though they require a specific approach to tillage and nutrient management.

This collection gathers the theoretical and practical material necessary for the successful cultivation of legumes. Readers will find information here on botanical classification, the specifics of seed germination, and plant structure. Particular attention is paid to agrotechnics, methods of optimizing mineral nutrition, calculating the nutrient balance, and conserving humus. We also reveal the role of secondary nutrients, such as sulfur, and the impact of balanced nutrition on carbohydrate accumulation and product quality. The materials cover both applied recommendations for home gardens and the fundamental agrochemical principles that underlie effective farming.

Agrochemistry For students

The biological role of sulfur in plant nutrition and development

Sulfur is a key element for the synthesis of plant proteins and the maintenance of photosynthesis. The article examines the forms of sulfur uptake by plants, its influence on enzymatic processes, and the diagnosis of sulfur deficiency symptoms.

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Agricultural chemistry as a science: subject, objectives, and research methods.

The article reveals the essence of agricultural chemistry as an experimental science that studies the nutrient cycle in farming. You will learn about the discipline's objectives, the physiological-biochemical approach, and the main research methods used for the effective management of plant nutrition and harvest quality.

Crop production For students

The role and prospects of growing perennial legumes in forage production

Switching to legume crops allows for the reduction of nitrogen fertilizer costs and solves the protein deficiency problem in livestock animal diets. The article examines the technological aspects of growing alfalfa, goat's rue, and clover to increase the efficiency of forage production

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Economic importance of oats as a food and forage crop

Oats are one of the most valuable agricultural crops, combining high grain nutritional value and versatility of application. The article examines the role of oats in food production, the diet of livestock animals, and feed production.

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System and advantages of primary tillage for spring crops

Primary tillage is the foundation of the future harvest of spring crops. The article reveals the features of autumn field preparation, methods of weed control, and recommendations for choosing tillage technologies depending on the preceding crop.