Concept · 40 articles
Plant respiration is a vital metabolic process that underlies the growth, development, and productivity of agricultural crops. The efficiency of utilizing energy accumulated during photosynthesis directly depends on the respiration rate, which is regulated by both internal physiological factors and external conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and the gas composition of the environment. Understanding the mechanisms of respiration allows agronomists to consciously manage plant growth, optimize nutrition, and minimize losses of valuable sugars when exposed to stress factors, including mechanical damage or chemical treatments.
In this selection, we consider respiration not only as a biological function of plants during the growing season but also as a key aspect of post-harvest logistics. You will learn how managing the respiration of grain masses and fruits helps maintain product quality during storage, and how the intensity of this process correlates with yield. The materials presented will help systematize knowledge about the influence of the environment, mineral nutrition, and physiological reserves of plants on their vital activity, which is a necessary condition for achieving high economic efficiency in crop production.
Livestock For students
The article examines the biological characteristics of rabbits, nutria, and minks, as well as key aspects of organizing production processes in these livestock industries. The material covers issues of feeding, housing, and reproduction of livestock animals to obtain quality products
Plant protection For agronomists
The article reveals the nature of viruses as parasitic organisms and explains the mechanisms of their impact on plant physiology. The reader will learn about the main types of viral pathogens common in greenhouse conditions and the role of weeds as natural reservoirs of infection
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The article describes the main stages of tomato seedling care in protected soil, including methods of non-pricking cultivation and microclimate regulation. You will learn about proper irrigation regimes, application of mineral top dressing and the importance of night temperature reduction for plant development
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The efficiency of heating and the microclimate in a greenhouse depend on the proper selection of the site. The article discusses key requirements for the placement of structures and the operational features of polymer film covers
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines indicators of soil biological activity and methods for their evaluation. A scale for the comparative analysis of soil biochemical processes under the influence of agrotechnical factors is presented.
Agrochemistry For students
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.
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
The article provides a botanical description of the dwarf elder, examines its toxic properties and the mechanism of the effect of cyanogenic glycosides on the body. It also briefly outlines the risks associated with other plant species of the honeysuckle family
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
Anabasis aphylla is a dangerous weed of pastures containing a high concentration of alkaloids. The article describes the biological characteristics of the plant, its range, and the consequences of poisoning for livestock animals.
Fruit growing For agronomists
The physiological state of trees and harvest quality depend on proper inter-row maintenance. This article examines methods of soil fertility management, including the black fallow technology and principles of water regime regulation in the orchard.
Irrigation For agronomists
The article describes modern approaches to yield programming based on the analysis of bioclimatic factors. The principles of the climate-yield simulation system are examined, which models the processes of energy and mass exchange, soil moisture dynamics, and agroecosystem productivity.
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
Henbane poses a serious threat as a weed of crops and a source of highly toxic alkaloids. The article provides a detailed description of seed morphology, the plant's distribution range, and symptoms of poisoning upon accidental ingestion
Seeds and varieties For agronomists
The article describes the botanical characteristics of the fruits of Cicuta virosa and the specific risks that this plant poses to agronomy and livestock. The pathways of cicutoxin exposure to the organism and critical doses for livestock animals are analyzed
