Practice · 10 articles

Seed soaking

Soaking seed is a critically important stage of pre-sowing preparation, which determines germination energy, the viability of future seedlings, and the resistance of crops to unfavorable conditions. Proper treatment allows not only to stimulate biological processes within the seed but also to protect the plant from diseases and pests before it even reaches the soil. The use of modern growth regulators, biological preparations, and trace elements at this stage lays the foundation for the productivity of vegetable and field crops, ensuring their quick start and adaptability to environmental stress factors.

This collection gathers materials covering both the theoretical foundations of plant physiology and practical recommendations for working with sowing material. You will find detailed guides on seed treatment, the use of phytohormones, humic acids, and biological products. The articles also provide a detailed analysis of the mechanisms of action of modern plant protection products, the use of complex fertilizers, and methods of biological control of pathogens in greenhouse conditions. This knowledge will help agronomists and home gardeners to optimize the process of preparation for sowing, reduce the risk of plant infection with bacterial diseases, and increase overall yield in greenhouses and open fields.

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

Greenhouses and covers For gardeners

Overview of complex mineral fertilizers and plant growth regulators

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