Issue №: 4 (19)
The issue of the journal deals with the study of optimization of technological methods of growing crops using of drugs of biological origin. A special role is given to the influence of perennial grasses on the improvement of soil fertility, ecological-adaptive selection, peculiarities of vegetable growing, ecology and environmental protection, introduction of ornamental plants.
OPTIMIZATION OF THE SUNFLOWER FERTILIZATION SYSTEM BASED ON THE USE OF MODERN MICROBIOLOGICAL FERTILIZERS
Tsyhanskyi Viacheslav – Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Senior lecturer of the Department of of Plant Production, Selection and Bioenergetic Cultures of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (21008, Vinnytsia, Soniachna Str. 3).
In current conditions of agricultural production with intensive technologies of growing crops, fertilizer is one of the most expensive elements of agricultural machinery, as experienced agricultural experts say that the food system should be optimized. In recent years, biological preparations of various action mechanisms are in increasing demand among farmers. Particular attention is paid to mycorrhizal biopreparations, one of which is "Mykofriend" and preparations based on phosphorus and potassium mobilizing bacteria "Groundfix". Preparations stimulate the development of beneficial soil microorganisms, help preserve and increase soil fertility, activate its suppression against phytopathogens, improve productivity in crop yields, including sunflower. This article presents important aspects of the technology of growing sunflower with a variety of applications of biological origin, which optimize the process of plant nutrition through better use of mineral elements and improve growth processes. New perspective biological preparations, manufactured by BTU Center, for pre-sowing seed treatment and soil application were studied. It was found out that the treatment of seeds with mycorrhizal drug Mycofriend with the rate of 4 l / t and when applying pre-sowing cultivation of biological fertilizer Graunfix at a rate of 8 l / ha contributed to the formation of the best conditions for plant growth and development, and as a consequence of the best productivity parameters. In this variant, the maximum plant height of 189.3 cm, leaf surface area of 30.9 thousand m2 / ha (flowering phase), dry matter yield in the ripening phase of 5.28 t / ha, basket diameter of 23.1 cm, weight of 1000 seeds is 49.6 g and seed yield is 2.84 t / ha.
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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.
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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