Material · 39 articles
High-quality planting material is the foundation of productivity for any agricultural and ornamental production. The choice of propagation method — whether it be clonal micropropagation under laboratory conditions, vegetative cutting, or the use of grafted nursery plants — directly determines the preservation of cultivar traits, plant resistance to pests and diseases, and their growth rates. Understanding the technological processes of planting material production allows specialists and gardeners to minimize the risks of harvest losses and create a healthy basis for future plantings.
This selection contains materials covering key aspects of working with planting material: from establishing mother plantations and preparing cuttings to modern technologies in industrial viticulture and floriculture. Readers will find guides on propagation methods, criteria for selecting rootstocks, recommendations for diagnosing diseases and pests, as well as practical tips on the storage of nursery plants and the application of specialized fertilizers. The articles will help to systematize knowledge on establishing healthy plantations and organizing efficient technological processes in protected and open soil.
Floriculture For students
Clonal micropropagation allows for the rapid production of millions of genetically identical plants and the sanitation of nursery plants from viruses. The article describes the biological foundations of the method, the necessary stages of the process, and the equipment for the laboratory production of ornamental crops
Fish farming For students
The article presents an overview of the key aspects of fish farming, including the systematics of the bred objects, breeding methods, and production indicators for the formation of broodstocks. The material reveals the foundations of technological processes aimed at increasing the productivity of the industry
Viticulture For agronomists
Transitioning to high-trunk viticulture requires the use of specialized planting material. The article discusses effective technological solutions for forming nursery plants with a ready-made trunk in greenhouse and open soil conditions
Viticulture For agronomists
High-quality nursery plants are obtained from healthy and true-to-type mother plantations that have undergone mandatory certification. The article examines evaluation criteria for vineyards and approaches to mass selection during cutting harvesting.
Floriculture For students
Cutting is a reliable method for obtaining high-quality nursery plants while preserving all the cultivar characteristics of the parent plant. The success of the process directly depends on the correct selection of the cutting type, the age of the mother plant, and adherence to the cutting technology.
Floriculture For students
Vegetative propagation is a key method in floriculture, allowing for the preservation of cultivar characteristics and accelerating the production of nursery plants. The article covers techniques for dividing clumps, using rhizome segments, and propagation by bulb offsets.
Plant protection For agronomists
Timely detection of viral diseases of carnation is a necessary condition for maintaining yield and the market quality of cut flowers. The article describes key symptoms of infections and the main modes of pathogen transmission in greenhouse operations
Plant protection For agronomists
Strawberry aphelenchoides is caused by the microscopic nematode Aphelenchoides fragariae, which attacks plant buds and leaves. This article describes methods for identifying the pest, its biology, and ways to protect plantings through thermal disinfection and the application of systemic products
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
December in the greenhouse industry is a time for preparing for the upcoming season, maintaining equipment, and designing micro-gardens. The article provides plant care tips and reference data for efficient work planning
Agrochemistry For students
Agrovitakva AVA complex fertilizer is a safe, nitrogen-free, long-acting agent, the effectiveness of which directly depends on soil temperature and plant root exudates. The article examines the key properties of this fertilizer and its application rates for a wide range of agricultural crops
Planting and propagation For agronomists
Traditional assessment of the potential of cultivars and rootstocks takes decades, which hinders the development of intensive horticulture. The proposed early diagnostic methodology allows determining the potential productivity and compatibility of combinations in just one year based on the analysis of plant metabolic processes.
Planting and propagation For agronomists
Propagation by hardwood cuttings is an effective method for obtaining high-quality nursery plants for berry shrubs and clonal rootstocks. The article reveals key techniques for cutting preparation and professional technologies for increasing their survival rate
