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Root system

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.

Plant protection For agronomists

Biological plant protection of vegetable crops against diseases and nematodes

Agronomists use biological pest and disease control methods in greenhouses, including the application of trichothecin against powdery mildew of cucumbers and avermectin complex against root-knot nematodes on tomatoes. The article contains regulations for the application of preparations and a comparative analysis of their application methods

Plant protection For agronomists

Diagnostics and plant protection methods against root rot of cucumber

The article examines the characteristics of cucumber root rot pathogens, methods for increasing crop resistance to pathogens, and a complex of preventive measures for plant protection. Readers will learn about the role of grafting, hybrids, and agricultural practices in combating the disease

Greenhouses and covers For agronomists

Growing bell peppers in a greenhouse and their beneficial properties

The bell pepper is a valuable crop, rich in vitamins and requiring a special approach when grown in protected soil. This article examines the biological characteristics of the plant, the necessary microclimate conditions, and the principles of selecting cultivars for greenhouses