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.
EVALUATION OF QUALITY INDICATORS AND SUITABILITY OF CARROT ROOTS FOR STORAGE
Hanna Pantsyreva, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Leading Researcher, Deputy Director of the Research Institute of Agrotechnology and Environmental Management of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (21008, Vinnytsia, Sonyachna St. 3, e-mail: apantsyreva@ukr.net, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0539-5211).
Oleksandr Mazur, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Plant Production and Horticulture of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (21008, Vinnytsia, Soniachna Str., 3 е-mail:selection@vsau.vin.ua; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2237-5116).
The article presents the results of two-year studies (2024-2025) aimed at a comprehensive assessment of the quality indicators of carrot root crops and determining their suitability for long-term storage in the conditions of the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe. The relevance of the work is due to the need to increase the efficiency of vegetable production, reduce post-harvest losses and provide the population with high-quality and safe root crops throughout the year. The research was conducted on the basis of the educational and research farm «Agronomichne» of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University. The object of the study was the early-ripening Abako F1 carrot hybrid, grown according to the recommended technological parameters. The subject of the study was the morphological, commercial and physico-chemical quality indicators of root crops, as well as their keeping quality and safety during long-term storage. The assessment of product quality was carried out in accordance with the requirements of DSTU 7035:2009 and the current hygienic standards of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. It was established that the total loss of carrots during storage can reach 48.2%, of which natural mass losses are 8.9%, mechanical damage – 6.8%, disease damage – 11.6%, other losses are associated with physiological processes. The results obtained confirm that the level of product safety significantly depends on the quality of root crops, the conditions of their formation and compliance with the technology of cultivation and storage. According to the results of laboratory studies, the product fully complies with regulatory safety requirements. The content of radionuclides Cs-137 was 2.11 Bq/kg (with a norm of ≤40 Bq/kg), Sr-90 – 0.917 Bq/kg (with a norm of ≤20 Bq/kg). The mass fraction of nitrates was 29.7 mg/kg at the maximum permissible level of 250 mg/kg. The content of lead and cadmium did not exceed the established standards. The obtained data indicate the high quality and ecological safety of the studied hybrid, as well as the feasibility of its use for obtaining products suitable for long-term storage. The results of the research can be used to improve the technology of carrot cultivation and reduce post-harvest losses in Ukrainian farms. The work is aimed at developing and scientifically substantiating modern biologized technologies for growing agricultural crops, which ensure an increase in their productivity, environmental sustainability and economic efficiency in the conditions of recovery of the agricultural sector of Ukraine.
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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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