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.
Irrigation For agronomists
The article describes the methodological foundations for irrigation planning, taking into account soil moisture dynamics and water balance. It examines key factors influencing the calculation of irrigation application rates to ensure optimal plant growth conditions while minimizing negative environmental impact.
Soil and tillage For agronomists
The physical condition of the arable layer determines the efficiency of soil fertility utilization. The article examines the influence of soil density on aeration, moisture exchange, and microbiological processes, as well as the role of compaction in increasing nutrient availability.
Plant protection For agronomists
Specialists have developed an accelerated laboratory method for assessing potato breeding material for resistance to the golden nematode. The new methodology reduces the analysis time to eight weeks and allows for a decrease in the consumption of infectious material compared to standard testing.
Nutrition and fertilizers For gardeners
The article describes the role of organic fertilizers in improving soil fertility and soil structure. Data on the chemical composition of manure and other organic substances are presented, and the principles of their prolonged action on crops are explained.
Nutrition and fertilizers For gardeners
Fertilizer efficiency directly depends on the nutrient reserves and their form in the soil. The article covers the principles of plant nutrition, features of nitrogen metabolism, and methods for calculating top dressing rates based on agrochemical analysis
Viticulture For agronomists
The article describes the main causes of nursery plant mortality and offers agrotechnical solutions for vineyard restoration. You will learn when transplanting young plants is effective, and when it is advisable to use the layering method
Viticulture For agronomists
The article examines key methods for determining the mineral nutrition level of grapes, including visual methods, injections, laboratory research, and soil analysis. The author analyzes the possibilities and limitations of each approach in the context of modern viticulture.
Viticulture For agronomists
Weeds deprive grapevines of nutrients, inducing diseases and reducing yield. The article examines methods of weed control using mulching, protective films, and proper herbicide application
Viticulture For agronomists
The use of phytohormones allows agronomists to effectively manage grape development. The article discusses key preparations for stimulating root formation and requirements for the preparation of nursery plants
Viticulture For agronomists
The article describes the algorithm of an agronomist's actions in case of vineyard damage by low temperatures. You will learn how to diagnose the condition of the bushes and which pruning methods will help save the harvest under various degrees of freezing
Viticulture For agronomists
Using a hydraulic drill allows for maximum mechanization of vineyard establishment, reducing labor costs and ensuring excellent survival of nursery plants by creating a dense root environment. The article examines the technical parameters of the method and the advantages of using hydraulic drills in professional viticulture
Viticulture For agronomists
The article describes in detail the stages of excavation and sorting of grafted grape nursery plants in accordance with industry standards. It addresses quality requirements for planting material and the technology of preparing bundles for winter storage
