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.
FEATURES OF REPRODUCTIVE PROCESSES IN CLONED PLANTATIONS OF COMMON OAK WITH DIFFERENT THINNING REGIMES IN THE CONDITIONS OF VINNYTSIA REGION
Mikhailo Matusyak, Сandidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Forestry and Horticulture, Faculty of Ecology, Forestry and Horticulture, Educational and Scientific Institute of Agricultural Technologies and Nature Management of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (21008, Vinnytsya, Soniachna st. 3. e-mail: mikhailo1988@gmail.com, ORCID: 0000-0001-8099-7290).
Ihor Neyko, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Forestry and Horticulture, Faculty of Ecology, Forestry and Horticulture, Educational and Scientific Institute of Agricultural Technologies and Nature Management of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (21008, Vinnytsya, Soniachna st. 3. e-mail: ihor_neyko@ukr.net, ORCID: 0000-0002-4473-540X).
The article presents the results of a study on the phenological structure and seed productivity of Quercus robur L. trees on clonal seed orchards with different thinning intensities, located within the Turbiv forestry unit of the Vinnytsia Forest Research Station. The research was conducted in 2025 on three experimental plots representing varying levels of stand density (unthinned, moderate thinning, and intensive thinning). Five phenological forms of trees were identified: early, early-intermediate, intermediate, late-intermediate, and late. On the unthinned plot, late (34.7%) and late-intermediate (32.3%) forms predominated, while early and early-intermediate trees accounted for only 2.4-4.8%. Increasing thinning intensity led to a more balanced distribution of phenological forms and an increase in the proportion of intermediate types. An analysis of reproductive activity revealed a clear dependence on thinning intensity. The mean fruiting score was 0.6 on the unthinned plot, 1.2 under moderate thinning, and 2.6 under intensive thinning. The highest reproductive potential was observed in clones of intermediate, late-intermediate, and early-intermediate phenological forms, with mean fruiting scores ranging from 2.7 to 3.1. Late phenological forms exhibited the lowest reproductive rates (2.1). The summarized results indicate that thinning in clonal seed orchards of Quercus robur significantly enhances reproductive activity and increases seed productivity by 3-4 times compared to unthinned stands. The effect of thinning becomes evident 3-4 years after the intervention. These findings confirm the efficiency of thinning as a silvicultural method for regulating seed production in Quercus robur under the forest-steppe conditions of Ukraine, particularly in the context of ongoing climate change and decreased moisture availability.
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About the journal
Cluster Agricultural and veterinary sciences (H1 Agronomy, H4 Forestry)
Name of the publication «AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY»
The aim of the journal "Agriculture and Forestry" is to highlight the results of fundamental and applied research in the fields of agriculture and forestry, aimed at improving the efficiency of agricultural production and introducing modern technologies into farming practice.
This goal defines the main objectives:
– to ensure the creation of open information access regarding the dissemination of relevant scientific research results to: lecturers of agricultural higher education institutions, postgraduate students, doctoral candidates, research staff, and agricultural production specialists;
– to promote the development of young scientists in agricultural sciences;
– to enhance communication between experienced researchers and young scientists in agronomy and forestry;
– to facilitate the expansion of ties between Vinnytsia National Agrarian University and domestic and foreign educational institutions, scientific establishments, and their academic communities.
The scientific, production, and educational journal "Agriculture and Forestry" is a peer-reviewed open-access publication that publishes original experimental research, theoretical and practice-oriented articles within the cluster of "Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences".
The journal's subject matter covers such areas as agronomy and forestry. Publications of scientific and practical significance address the experimental foundations of agricultural and forestry sector development, innovative production technologies, and the results of fundamental and applied research aimed at increasing productivity, product quality, and the sustainable development of natural and production systems.
Publisher: Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
EDRPOU code: 00497236
Publisher's ROR:05m3ysc06
Prefix DOI: 10.37128/
Frequency is quarterly
Publication languages: (Ukrainian, English)
Media ID R30-05174.
Editor in Chief Ihor Didur
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.
State registration: Decision of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting No. 1337 and No. 1181. Media identifier – R30-05174.
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 is presented in the full list of indexed journals in the Master List International List
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