Issue №: 2 (41)
This issue of the journal is dedicated to current issues in improving technological methods for crop cultivation. Significant attention is given to the specifics of growing vegetable, grain and leguminous crops, which play a vital role in ensuring the state's food security. The scientific publications present the results of experimental research on the production of organic leguminous products, the importance of adaptive breeding to increase the resilience of agrocenoses, plant protection against harmful objects and the application of fertilizers to increase crop yields. Certain papers are devoted to the implementation of innovative methods for stimulating the seed productivity of forest seed plantations.
CURRENT YIELD MODELS FOR NEW PROMISING SOYBEAN VARIETIES
Anna Diyanova, PhD candidate, Department of Breeding, Seed Production and Genetics, Poltava State Agrarian University, Poltava, Ukraine, (Poltava State Agrarian University, 1/3, Skovorody str., Poltava, 36003, Ukraine tel: +38050-062-46-47, e-mail: annadi_@ukr.net, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2635-3659).
Liudmyla Biliavska, Dr. Sc. (Agricultural), Associate Professor, Professor at the Department of Breeding, Seed Production and Genetics, Poltava State Agrarian University, Poltava, Ukraine. (Poltava State Agrarian University, 1/3, Skovorody str., Poltava, 36003, Ukraine tel: +38050-948-17-57, e-mail: Bilyavska@ukr.net, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3856-7718).
Objective. To develop a general model for soybean varieties and to determine the value of agronomic traits and the correlations between them. Methods. Field experiments were conducted during 2022–2024 in the breeding rotation of the “Hryga” Farm (Poltava region). The research focused on new Ukrainian soybean varieties developed in Poltava. Results. The developed model and comprehensive analysis of the morphogenetic and generative parameters of soybean varieties allowed us to establish a comprehensive system of patterns determining the formation of their productivity. It was found that the vegetative set of traits-plant height, number of branches, and number of nodes-forms the foundation of productivity. The generative block is characterized by a high degree of correlational order: the number of pods is almost linearly dependent on the number of nodes, and the number of seeds is dependent on the number of pods. It has been determined that, for all varieties, seed formation is determined by the number of seeds. Correlations between the number of seeds and seed weight reach values of r = 0.85–1.00, which underscores the dominance of the extensive production pathway. The yield of varieties is characterized by an extremely high dependence on seed weight per plant (r = 0.87–0.98). This pattern confirms that the internal structure of productivity functions effectively, and individual plant productivity is almost entirely transformed into crop yield. The varieties proved to be less variable in morphogenesis, but at the same time demonstrate uneven correlation clarity and intensity of generative development. Conclusions. The obtained results allow us to characterize promising varieties, predict their adaptability to environmental conditions, and assess the relationship between traits in crop yield formation.
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About journal
«AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY»
ISSN (print): 2707-5826
Publisher Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
EDRPOU code 00497236
https://ror.org/05m3ysc06
Founder of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
DOI: 10.37128/2707-5826
Founded in 2015
Frequency is quarterly
Publication languages (Ukrainian, English)
Media ID R30-05174.
Cluster Agricultural and veterinary sciences
The purpose of the scientific collection “Agriculture and Forestry” is to present the results of experimental research in the following specialities: H1 Agronomy, H2 Animal Science, H3 Landscape Gardening, H4 Forestry, H6 Veterinary Medicine, and H7 Agricultural Engineering.
This purpose determines the main objectives:
– to ensure open informational access to the results of relevant scientific research for lecturers of agricultural higher education institutions, PhD students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and specialists in agricultural production;
– to promote the development of young scientists in the fields of agricultural and veterinary sciences;
– to intensify communication between experienced researchers and young scientists in agronomy, animal science, landscape gardening, forestry, veterinary medicine, and agricultural engineering;
– to promote the expansion of cooperation between Vinnytsia National Agrarian University and domestic and international educational institutions, research organizations, and their academic communities.
Articles are accepted for publication under the following sections:
Crop Production: Current State and Development Prospects.
Agrochemistry and Modern Directions in the Use of Fertilizers and Biologically Active Substances.
Forage Production: Current State and Development Prospects.
Plant Breeding, Seed Production, Seed Science, and Variety Studies.
Plant Protection.
Soil Science and Improvement of Soil Quality.
Forestry and Landscape Gardening.
Vegetable and Mushroom Production: Current State and Development Trends.
Theory and History of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry.
Modern Directions in the Development of Arable Farming and Forestry.
Innovative and Investment Activities in Agriculture and Forestry.
Directions and Efficiency of Crop Production.
Bioenergy Resources of Crop Production and Forestry.
Production of Renewable Energy from Biological Resources.
Organic Farming as a Key Direction in the Development and Production of Environmentally Friendly Products.
Agriculture and Modern Approaches to Crop Rotation Systems and Tillage Methods.
Fruit Growing, Berry Growing, and Viticulture.
Processing and Storage of Crop Products.
Modern Biological Research in Crop Production and Forestry.
Advanced Technologies in the Agricultural Sector.
Technology of Production and Processing of Livestock Products.
Veterinary Medicine.
Agricultural Engineering.
The young scientist opinion.
Journal History:
Scientific journal "AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY" was founded in 1995; it was entitled as Bulletin of Vinnytsya State Agricultural Institute.
In 2010-2014 was enritled as Collection of scientific works of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University.
It has been named as Agriculture and Forestry since 2015.
Listed in the updated list of scientific professional editions of Ukraine on agricultural sciences under the name Agriculture and Forestry (Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine of May 16, 2016; No. 515).
Since 2015, "Agriculture and Forestry". (archive of previous issues for 2015-2019) at http://forestry.vsau.edu.ua/.
The journal “Agriculture and Forestry (ISSN: 2707-5826)” passed the evaluation process of Index Copernicus positively and is indexed in the database of ICI Journals Master List ICV for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 is presented in the full list of indexed journals in the Master List International List
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According to the order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 17.03.2020 № 409. The journal Agriculture and Forestry is included in the List of scientific professional publications of Ukraine Category "B" in agricultural sciences (specialties) - 101, 201, 202, 203, 205, 206.
According to the decision of the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine dated 25.04.2024 No. 1337 scientific journal “Agriculture and Forestry” has the ID of the Media R30-05174.
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