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.
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents practical recommendations for forcing tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths; you will learn how to control flowering quality, avoid defects, and set optimal temperature regimes to obtain high-quality cut flowers
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Balanced agricultural techniques and proper canopy shaping allow for a significant increase in the productivity of greenhouse roses. The article examines key pruning methods, stem bending techniques, and ways to regulate flowering through pinching
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the features of assessing the nutritional value of greenhouse soil and calculating fertilizer doses, taking into account the type of substrate and laboratory analysis methods. You will learn about the differences in approaches to determining available nutrients for key floral crops
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
Planting and propagation For agronomists
The diversity of gardening conditions requires careful selection of rootstocks for pome fruits and stone fruits. The article analyzes the characteristics of seed and vegetatively propagated rootstocks, their influence on tree development, and features of their use in modern fruit growing.
Viticulture For agronomists
The article describes the current state of the French viticulture industry, including the distribution of plantings by climatic zones and the specifics of growing cultivars for winemaking. The reader will learn about the features of the technologies used, the structure of the cultivar composition, and the key wine-producing regions of the country.
Viticulture For agronomists
Trench ploughing is a mandatory stage in vineyard establishment, ensuring the formation of a robust root system and optimal conditions for the long-term productivity of the vines. The article examines the main methods of tillage and the specifics of their application depending on soil and climatic conditions.
Viticulture For agronomists
The method of growing own-rooted nursery plants in film greenhouses allows obtaining high-quality planting material within one growing season. The technology excludes the use of a nursery bed and ensures a high yield of top-grade plants.
Viticulture For agronomists
Grape yield and quality directly depend on the physical properties of the soil and the characteristics of deep horizons. The article explains why the choice of site is critical for vine development and which soil parameters determine the success of viticulture.
Floriculture For students
Rational use of production areas, including greenhouses and open soil, is the key to reducing production costs and increasing the profitability of a floricultural farm. The article examines types of greenhouse structures and temperature requirements for various groups of plants
Crop production For students
The article considers the potato not only as food but also as an efficient forage and industrial crop. It analyzes nutritional indicators, raw material safety issues, and the geography of global production.
Vegetable growing For students
The transition to tray technology with a closed root system ensures high survival rate and labor mechanization in vegetable farming. The article reveals the requirements for the composition of substrates and nutritional parameters for obtaining high-quality seedlings
