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Substrate is an artificially created or prepared root zone environment that serves as the foundation for intensive crop production. In greenhouse conditions, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems, the correct choice of substrate determines not only the availability of nutrients but also the physical and chemical parameters of the environment, on which crop yield directly depends. Understanding the composition, water-holding capacity, and agrochemical properties of the mixtures used allows agronomists and gardeners to effectively manage plant development and minimize the risks of soil fatigue.
This collection gathers materials covering a wide range of topics: from the theoretical foundations of selecting inert and organic media to practical methods for their preparation and analysis. You will learn about technologies for growing vegetable and floral crops, the specifics of small-volume hydroponics, as well as methods of organic bioconversion and the use of microbiological agents to improve substrates. The articles will help you master the calculation of fertilizer application rates, the organization of mineral nutrition, and ways to increase plant resistance to pathogens under artificial cultivation conditions.
Planting and propagation For agronomists
Propagation by hardwood cuttings is an effective method for obtaining high-quality nursery plants for berry shrubs and clonal rootstocks. The article reveals key techniques for cutting preparation and professional technologies for increasing their survival rate
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents practical recommendations for forcing tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths; you will learn how to control flowering quality, avoid defects, and set optimal temperature regimes to obtain high-quality cut flowers
Plant protection For agronomists
Physiological defects of fruit bodies reduce the marketability of mushrooms and can lead to harvest losses. The article examines the main types of mushroom deformations caused by microclimate disturbances or chemical contamination, as well as practical recommendations for their elimination
Plant protection For agronomists
This article examines the signs of mummy disease and viral pathologies of mushrooms, as well as methods for controlling the spread of infections on mushroom farms. The material will help the agronomist recognize symptoms in time and take measures to protect the harvest
Plant protection For agronomists
The article describes the mechanisms of the effect of Trichoderma fungi on pathogens and existing methods for the industrial production of biological products. The features of grain and liquid forms, as well as requirements for their storage and quality characteristics, are considered
Plant protection For agronomists
Pith necrosis is a dangerous bacterial disease of tomatoes, requiring a complex approach to plant protection. The article examines methods of prevention, characteristics of infection spread, and a step-by-step procedure for when symptoms of the disease are detected
Vegetable growing For students
The article describes the main methods of soil preparation for open nursery beds and greenhouses. Readers will find recommendations on fertilizer application, the composition of nutrient mixtures, and technologies for growing transplants in containers
Plant protection For agronomists
The article describes the biological characteristics of powdery mildew fungi of the order Erysiphales. It examines features of mycelium structure, sporulation cycles, and principles of taxonomy of these obligate parasites
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
December in the greenhouse industry is a time for preparing for the upcoming season, maintaining equipment, and designing micro-gardens. The article provides plant care tips and reference data for efficient work planning
Floriculture For students
The quality of flowering directly depends on the composition of the substrate and the balance of mineral nutrients. We examine the classification of crops by their nutritional requirements, optimal soil acidity indices, and the role of major macronutrients
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
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Balanced agricultural techniques and proper canopy shaping allow for a significant increase in the productivity of greenhouse roses. The article examines key pruning methods, stem bending techniques, and ways to regulate flowering through pinching
