Issue №: 1 (40)
This issue of the journal is devoted to current issues related to the optimization of technological elements in the cultivation of agricultural crops. Considerable attention is paid to the specific features of growing vegetable and cereal crops, which play an important role in ensuring the state’s food security. The scientific publications present research results on the role of leguminous crops in improving soil fertility, the development of domestic and international adaptive breeding, as well as the application of mineral and foliar fertilization to increase the productivity of agroecosystems. Separate studies are devoted to improving the efficiency of forest management and to issues related to landscape greening.
MAIZE BREEDING FOR ENHANCED ADAPTABILITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN EUROPE
Bronisław Puczel, dr inż. International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża, Poland, bronekpuczel@gmail.com ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5097-9639.
Based on a structured statistical assessment of the implementation outcomes of European Union maize breeding programs, particularly regarding their efforts to enhance the adaptive potential of modern maize genotypes, a set of generalizations and conclusions on the effectiveness of these programs has been formulated. The network of national institutions and genetic-breeding centers across Europe has been analyzed and characterized. These institutions focus on targeted maize breeding using local landraces or base populations, applying mono- or multi-trait selection for resistance to key stress factors that significantly limit the yield potential of Europe’s high-intensity maize hybrids. The content of breeding programs from leading European seed companies –such as KWS, Limagrain, Syngenta, Corteva Agriscience, MAS Seeds, and Euralis (Lidea brand) – has been summarized and reviewed. These programs were specifically assessed regarding the incorporation of current and projected climate change impacts across Europe, with attention to scaling these strategies to other regions. Key traits emphasized included drought and cold tolerance, heat and osmotic stress resistance, and comprehensive tolerance to the most damaging diseases and pests. Over a 45-year evaluation period, the incremental improvements in resistance traits of developed maize hybrids were systematized, focusing on their responses to climatic variability during the growing season, soil fertility requirements, lodging resistance, and resistance to phytophagous pests and phytopathogens. This analysis considered the close relationship between the intensity of stress factors affecting plant growth and development, the realization of bioproductivity, and the dynamics of regional climatic regimes (temperature, water availability, etc.). As a final outcome, the most successful European-bred genotypes in terms of climatic adaptability and abiotic stress resistance were identified. These genotypes have gained recognition both in Europe and globally and are also suitable for cultivation in Ukraine.
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About journal
«AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY»
ISSN (print): 2707-5826
Publisher Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
EDRPOU code 00497236
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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).
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