Concept · 40 articles
A shoot is a key plant organ that ensures not only growth and the growing season, but also the possibility of directional formation of the canopy or bush. For a professional agronomist and an enthusiastic gardener, understanding the morphology, bud types, and physiology of shoot growth is the foundation for managing crop development. Knowledge of the anatomical features of the stem and the patterns of the annual cycle allows for the competent distribution of the harvest load, influencing productivity and effectively carrying out plant regeneration.
This collection brings together practical materials on working with grapevines and fruit trees. Readers will find detailed guides on phytotechnics, rules for pruning and tying, as well as modern methods of vegetative propagation. We cover issues of polarity management, growth regulation through changing the inclination angle of branches, and the formation of an optimal canopy structure. This knowledge will help you master techniques for controlling shoot development to create long-lasting, high-yield plantings and professional work with nursery plants in the garden or greenhouse.
Viticulture For agronomists
Using green and short hardwood cuttings allows nurserymen to promptly obtain high-quality nursery plants of scarce grape cultivars. The article describes proven methods for preparation, planting, and plant care during their period of intensive growth.
Viticulture For agronomists
The article examines criteria for selecting grapevine rootstock cultivars and specific features of growing grafted material. You will learn how to ensure the longevity of plantings under conditions of phylloxera resistance and specific soil characteristics.
Viticulture For agronomists
The article reveals the principles of grapevine formation, describes the functions of its skeletal parts, and compares methods for establishing the trunk and cordons to increase plantation productivity
Viticulture For agronomists
The article examines key types of grapevine formation based on the structure of the skeletal part and the methods of positioning fruit-bearing shoots. You will learn about the features of head-trained, goblet, and trellis forms, as well as the conditions for their use in modern viticulture
Viticulture For agronomists
Lateral shoots are an important element of the grapevine growing season, affecting photosynthesis, yield, and vine recovery. The article examines the biological characteristics of lateral shoot development and effective management techniques for bearing vineyards
Fruit growing For agronomists
The transition to flat artificial canopies allows for optimizing tree illumination, increasing planting density, and simplifying plantation maintenance. The article examines types of palmettes, key nursery plant placement schemes, and basic principles of oblique palmette formation.
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The use of greenhouses for mushroom cultivation allows for efficient use of space during the autumn-winter period. The article presents recommendations for placing mycelia, requirements for growing conditions, and harvest storage rates
Floriculture For students
Propagation by layering is a reliable method for obtaining viable nursery plants, in which young shoots maintain their connection with the mother plant. The article describes the technique for creating horizontal, vertical, and air layering for various horticultural and ornamental crops
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents practical recommendations for planting cucumber seedlings in block and hangar greenhouses, including light intensity requirements, planting density, and formation methods for long-fruited parthenocarpic hybrids
Pruning and training For agronomists
Modern methods of palmette training allow gardeners to fill row space more quickly and accelerate the onset of tree fruiting. We examine the structure design, pruning principles, and techniques for managing the growth of scaffold branches
Pruning and training For gardeners
Regular pruning of fruit-bearing trees allows maintaining an optimal canopy structure and ensuring a stable harvest. The article describes methods of controlling overcrowding, rules for branch subordination, and the technology of cyclic pruning for the formation of fruiting structures
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
