Issue №: 4 (39)
The issue of the magazine is dedicated to the study of the optimization of technological methods of growing agricultural crops. The impact of leguminous crops on improving soil fertility, methods of combating pests, greening territories, and adaptive selection of leguminous crops are considered.
FORMATION OF PRODUCTIVITY OF MAIZE HYBRIDS DEPENDING ON MICROFERTILIZERS
Mazur Viktor – Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Professor of the Department of crop production and garden, Rector of the Vinnytsia National Agrarian University, Vice-President of ESPC Ukrainian Scientific-Educational Consortium (21008, Vinnytsia, Soniachna St.3, е-mail: rector@vsau.org, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9365-8682).
Natalia Shevchenko – Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, associate professor of the department of plant production and horticulture, faculty of agronomy, horticulture and plant protection, educational and research institute of agricultural technologies and nature management, Vinnytsia national agrarian university (21008, Vinnytsia, Sonyachna st., 3 email: nataliashevchenko111@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0334-2044).
The article presents the results of field studies on the formation of productivity of maize hybrids depending on the mineral nutrition system and the application of foliar microfertilizers. The relevance of the research is determined by the need to improve the efficiency of nutrient use, ensure the realization of the genetic potential of modern maize hybrids, and meet the growing demand for grain as food, feed, and bioenergy raw material. The studies were conducted during 2022–2023 on the agricultural lands of the “Rybachenkove” farm located in the Haisyn district. The aim of the research was to determine the peculiarities of grain yield formation and the calculated bioethanol output of maize hybrids MAS 25F and MAS 24C depending on the type of nitrogen fertilizer, as well as the timing and frequency of foliar application of micronutrient fertilizers. The experimental design included the assessment of a fertilization background with N22P57K57 as a control and the same background supplemented with carbamide, combined with foliar application of the micronutrient fertilizer Wonder Leaf Mono Zn 8 at the phenological stages of 5–7 and/or 7–9 leaves. The results of the study showed that the combination of carbamide with foliar fertilization at the 5–7 leaf stage provided the highest grain yield, averaging 9.0 t/ha for both investigated hybrids, which exceeded the control by 1.7 t/ha or 23%. Foliar feeding at the 7–9 leaf stage resulted in a lower but stable yield increase of 10–15%, while double application ensured a yield increase of 14–19%. The maximum calculated bioethanol output, up to 3.5 t/ha, was obtained with foliar micronutrient application at the 5–7 leaf stage. Variance analysis revealed that fertilization was the dominant factor influencing productivity (43%), whereas the contribution of the hybrid factor accounted for 33%.
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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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