Fertiliser · 40 articles

Magnesium

Magnesium is a key element of mineral nutrition, playing a critical role in the processes of photosynthesis and the overall development of crops. Its deficiency in the topsoil layer leads to serious physiological disorders, such as chlorosis, which significantly reduces plant productivity and final yield. It is important for an agronomist and a specialist to be able to conduct differential diagnostics, distinguishing signs of magnesium starvation from iron or calcium deficiency, as well as to understand the factors limiting the availability of this element in various types of substrates and soils.

This collection contains a complex of materials dedicated to the practical aspects of managing magnesium nutrition. Readers will find information here about the properties of modern sulfate fertilizers, such as epsomite and kieserite, the rules for their application, and methods for calculating application rates based on agrochemical analysis. We have also included articles on related issues of mineral nutrition, including the role of sulfur, the use of complex preparations, and strategies for nutrient correction in greenhouse conditions. These materials will help specialists promptly identify symptoms of nutrient imbalance and make informed decisions to optimize the mineral nutrition of various crops.

Agrochemistry For students

The role of carbon nutrition in increasing crop productivity

Carbon accounts for nearly half of the plant's dry mass, yet its natural atmospheric concentration is often insufficient for high yield. The article discusses mechanisms of CO2 assimilation by crops and practical methods of carbon enrichment in the environment to stimulate active crop growth

Agrochemistry For students

Classification and physiological role of mineral elements in plant nutrition

For proper development and completion of the life cycle, plants require 17 chemical elements, the deficiency of which blocks the growth of the crop. The article presents a classification of nutrients according to the level of their accumulation in dry matter: from macronutrients to ultramicronutrients

Livestock For students

Methodology for formulating and optimizing feeding rations for swine

The article examines modern requirements for the feeding of livestock animals, aimed at increasing productivity and reducing production costs. The main focus is on calculating the energy requirements of animals, taking into account physiological characteristics, housing conditions, and the composition of feed