Issue №: 2 (17)
The issue of the journal deals with the study of optimization of technological methods of growing crops, assessment of selection material. A special role is played by the influence of legumes on improving soil fertility, plant protection systems against pests, ecology and environmental protection.
EVALUATION OF MAIZE SOURCE MATERIAL BY QUALITATIVE GRAIN INDICATORS
Zhemoida Vitali – candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor of Genetics, Breeding and Seed Production. prof. M.O. Zelensky department, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (03041, Kiev, Silskohospodarskyy l, f. 29, e-mail: wisena.seeds@gmail.com).
Makarchuk Oleksandr – candidate of Agricultural Sciences, acting manager of Genetics, Breeding and Seed Production. prof. M.O. Zelensky department, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (03041, Kiev, Generala Rodimtceva str. 1a, e-mail: mcar2010@ukr.net).
Spriazhka Roman – postgraduate student of Genetics, Breeding and Seed Production. prof. M.O. Zelensky department, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (02160, Kiev, Kharkivske Shose str. 18/1, f. 67, e-mail: spriaga96@gmail.com).
The basis of a complex and long process of creating new maize hybrids is the selection of parent components that can serve as sources of improved biochemical and economically valuable traits. Thus, depending on the peculiarities of the directions of maize grain processing, the production requires hybrids with a high starch content, and in the starch itself – amylose or amylopectin. When used for fodder purposes, high protein content is a must. This distribution of hybrids by areas of use will increase the profitability of production and reduce the cost of final products. The article presents the evaluation results of self-pollinating maize lines collection, which has 38 samples. The collection includes selection samples of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Institute of Plant Breeding. V.Ya. Yuriev NAAS and lines of Canadian and Russian origin which are obtained from the National Center for Plant Genetic Resources of Ukraine. Field research was conducted according to generally accepted methods in the research fields of the Department of genetics, breeding and seed production. prof. M.O. Zelensky National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine of the production unit "Agronomic Research Station", which is located in Vasylkiv district of Kyiv region laboratory. The soil of the experimental area is typical, low-humus, coarse-grained-medium-loam chernozem in terms of granulometric composition. Weather conditions were favorable for maize growing. Determination of quality indicators of maize grain was carried out on the «Infratec 1241 Grain Analyzer». The samples were divided into groups according to the content of quality indicators in the grain. In terms of protein content, two groups with high and medium content were formed, and the total variation of the indicator ranged from 10.0 to 13.8%. According to the starch content, the samples were also divided into two groups with very high and high content, and the percentage varied in the range of 66.5-71.8%. The range of oil content in the grain was in the range of 3.0-5.9% and, accordingly, three groups with high, medium and low content were formed. Selected inbred lines according to a set of indicators that serve as analyzers in the scheme of tester crosses to determine the degree of inheritance of specific biochemical traits.
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About journal
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.
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