Concept · 37 articles
Root crops occupy a central place in modern plant production, serving as both valuable industrial and forage resources, as well as mass consumption products. For an agronomist and a practicing vegetable grower, working with these crops requires a deep understanding of their biological characteristics, agrochemical soil requirements, and the specifics of mineral nutrition. Successful cultivation of crops such as sugar beet, potatoes, carrots, or radishes is impossible without adherence to agrotechnical standards, proper crop rotation, and effective weed protection.
This selection contains materials covering key aspects of root crop cultivation: from botanical characteristics and chemical composition analysis to the nuances of nutrition and growing technologies in open and protected ground. Readers will find practical recommendations on the optimization of mineral fertilizers, weed control methods, and expert data on the use of root crops in feed production. The articles cover both issues of industrial production intensification and the foundations of field research, helping to systematize knowledge for obtaining a consistently high harvest.
Agrochemistry For students
Sulfur is a critical nutrient, the reserves of which in soils are rapidly depleting due to the intensification of agriculture. The article examines the causes of sulfur deficiency, current methods for diagnosing soil availability, and the biological characteristics of this element's uptake by plants.
Agrochemistry For students
The article reveals the relationship between mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, and carbohydrate accumulation in forage crops and root crops. You will learn how the application rate of fertilizers affects the digestibility of feed and the sugar content in the vegetative mass of plants
Vegetable growing For gardeners
Successful vegetable growing requires consideration of their response to temperature regimes. The article presents a classification of crops by groups — from frost-resistant perennials to heat-loving nightshades and cucurbits
Crop production For students
The article reveals biological characteristics, cultivation practices, and economic value of starch- and sugar-storing tubers and root crops. The reader will learn about the specifics of potato, sugar beet, and other crop production in modern farming conditions
Crop production For students
The article reveals the biological characteristics of forage beet, describes the development stages of the crop in the first year of the growing season, and establishes optimal agroclimatic parameters for efficient cultivation. You will learn about critical growth periods, the influence of temperature conditions, and the plant requirements for soil moisture
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article describes the differences in the crop management of leaf and root parsley, including spring sowing methods, seed preparation, and the basics of plant care. You will learn how to achieve uniform emergence and how to properly apply top dressing to obtain a high-quality harvest
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
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the key functions of oligosaccharides in plant life, including energy accumulation mechanisms and specific features of carbohydrate transport. The reader will learn about the chemical structure and specific properties of the most significant saccharides, such as sucrose, maltose, and lactose
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article provides an overview of popular complex fertilizers and principles of using growth stimulants. You will learn how to properly select top dressing for greenhouses and take into account the specifics of biologically active substances
Plant protection For agronomists
The article reveals biological characteristics of phytopathogenic bacteria, including their feeding mechanisms, reproduction methods, and enzymatic activity. It also describes main symptoms of plant infection, such as necrosis, soft rots, chlorosis, and tumor formation
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Growing celery requires strict adherence to schedules and agricultural practices. In this article, you will find recommendations on preparing transplants, sowing over snow, and rules for plant care in greenhouses and garden beds
Agrochemistry For students
Rational fertilizer application requires a comprehensive analysis of agronomic, economic, and energy indicators. The article describes a methodology for assessing the cost-effectiveness of chemicalization and the impact of nutrition on yield in various soil and climatic zones
