Concept · 127 articles
The root system is the foundation of any plant's life activity. It not only ensures reliable fixation in the soil and storage of energy reserves, but also serves as a key organ responsible for the absorption of water and mineral substances. Understanding the mechanisms of diffusion, ion adsorption, and root growth physiology is a prerequisite for effective yield management. The health of vegetable, fruit, berry, and flower crops, their resistance to pathogens, as well as their ability to fully assimilate nutrients from the soil solution or substrate, depend directly on the condition of the root system.
This collection combines theoretical knowledge and practical recommendations necessary for working with plants at all stages of their development. The reader will find materials covering a wide range of topics: from the fundamental principles of agrochemistry and the nutrition processes of field and vegetable crops to highly specialized issues of rootstock selection in horticulture. We have also included articles dedicated to the protection of the root zone from diseases and methods for improving the agrophysical properties of the soil. This knowledge will allow agronomists and gardeners to build a competent care system aimed at maintaining a balance between plant productivity and the quality of the resulting produce.
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the phases of active nutrient uptake by winter wheat and the impact of fertilizers on yield and grain quality. Practical recommendations are presented for the application rate of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in various soil and climatic zones
Planting and propagation For agronomists
The rootstock and scion form a single system, where the interaction between roots and canopy determines the productivity and development of the orchard. A competent choice of combination allows one to manage the timing of fruiting, harvest quality, and tree architecture.
Nutrition and fertilizers For gardeners
The article reveals the key role of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the metabolism and development of vegetable crops. The material helps agronomists recognize signs of nutritional imbalance for effective adjustment of top dressing.
Floriculture For students
Adherence to planting rules is the foundation for the successful development of ornamental crops. The article examines agrotechnical standards for selecting timing, planting density, and planting depth in open soil
Plant protection For agronomists
The assessment methodology allows agronomists to reliably identify the level of nematode infestation in greenhouse crops. Accurate calculation of the average infestation score helps to timely adjust plant protection and forecast harvest losses
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 gardeners
The author shares a personal experience of intensive greenhouse use and explains how to reduce irrigation frequency with hydrogel without increasing air humidity. You will learn how to successfully combine tomatoes and cucumbers, ignoring traditional advice about the incompatibility of these crops
Agrochemistry For students
Humic acids act as effective growth stimulants and natural soil conditioners, contributing to soil health and increasing crop productivity. The article reveals the mechanisms of humate influence on plant physiology and methods for detoxification of the soil substrate
Agrochemistry For students
The article reveals key mechanisms of boron's participation in plant metabolism. It examines issues of nutrient uptake, the formation of biopolymer complexes, and the influence of boron on growth, tissue development, and the intensity of photosynthesis.
Agrochemistry For students
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
Viticulture For agronomists
Regular deep loosening of the soil in vineyard inter-rows allows for compensating for soil compaction caused by machinery and stimulates the development of the root system. This method ensures optimal moisture accumulation and the long-term maintenance of the productivity of fruiting plantings.
Crop production For students
Switching to legume crops allows for the reduction of nitrogen fertilizer costs and solves the protein deficiency problem in livestock animal diets. The article examines the technological aspects of growing alfalfa, goat's rue, and clover to increase the efficiency of forage production
