Crop · 40 articles
Wheat is a key grain crop that forms the foundation of food security. Its successful cultivation requires in-depth knowledge in the field of agrotechnology: from understanding the patterns of organogenesis and development phases of cereals to developing integrated systems of mineral nutrition and tillage. For a practicing agronomist, competent management of these processes directly determines yield indicators and the qualitative characteristics of the grain, which makes the study of the biological features of the crop and methods of controlling diseases and weeds a priority task.
This collection contains materials covering the full cycle of working with grain crops. Readers will find practical recommendations on planning crop rotation, optimizing fertilizer systems, and protecting crops from pathogens and resistant weeds. The section also presents studies on the use of modern fungicides and herbicides, agronomic characteristics of hybrids such as triticale, and an analysis of factors affecting the storage and quality of the seed stock. The information is adapted for solving real-world challenges in field conditions and covers a wide range of issues: from soil preparation after predecessors to ensuring effective plant protection of the harvest.
Crop production For students
Wheat is the most important grain crop, providing food for the majority of the world's population. This article examines its nutritional value, global production figures, and the distribution geography of winter and spring forms
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the phases of active nutrient uptake by winter wheat and the impact of fertilizers on yield and grain quality. Practical recommendations are presented for the application rate of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in various soil and climatic zones
Soil and tillage For agronomists
The article examines the physical state of the soil and methods of field tillage after row crop predecessors. Readers will learn how to minimize compaction and weed infestation for successful sowing of winter crops
Plant protection For agronomists
The article presents the results of long-term studies on the efficiency of fungicides against septoria and fusarium head blight of spring wheat. The techniques of plant protection under conditions of artificial infection pressure to preserve yield and grain quality are discussed
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines the causes of weed resistance to herbicides in winter wheat crops. The author analyzes the mechanisms of resistance formation and proposes control methods for this phenomenon to maintain the yield of grain crops.
Plant protection For agronomists
The article presents the results of field trials of the florasulam-based herbicide Russel 100. The biological efficacy of the product in controlling broad-leaved weeds in maize and winter wheat crops is examined
Soil and tillage For agronomists
An effective tillage system is based on sound crop rotation and precise adherence to agrotechnical practices for each crop. The article provides practical recommendations for field preparation and examples of tillage within a crop rotation
Crop production For students
Triticale is a hybrid crop, combining the ecological plasticity of rye with the high yield of wheat. The article describes the biological groups, nutritional value, and utilization areas of this promising grain crop
Plant protection For agronomists
Eyespot is one of the main causes of lodging and yield loss in winter grains. The article examines the biological characteristics of the pathogens, the optimal hydrothermal conditions for pathogen development, and methods for visual diagnosis of the disease in crops
Livestock For students
The article presents a selection of exemplary feeding rations for lactating cows with a live weight of 600 kg. The data are structured by lactation periods and include a detailed feed composition, dry matter content, metabolizable energy, and nutrients in accordance with established standards
Plant protection For agronomists
Storage pests cause direct damage to the seed stock by destroying embryos and significantly reducing the grain germination energy. The article analyzes the indicators of harmfulness of major insects and mites, as well as current control standards for seeds of various categories
Crop production For students
The article examines the biological patterns of cereal crop development, including the classification of six main phenological phases and twelve stages of organogenesis. This material will help agronomists more accurately determine critical growth periods for effective field work planning.
