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.
RESEARCH ON ACIDIC PROPERTIES OF GRAY FOREST SOILS
Lina Bronnikova, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Agriculture, Soil Science and Agrochemistry of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (21008, Vinnytsia, Sonyachna St., 3. e-mail: br_1_f@vsau.vin.ua; ORCID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-1790-161X).
Tatiana Zabarna, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences (PhD), Senior Lecturer of the Department of Soil Management, Soil Science and Agrochemistry, Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (21008, Vinnytsia, Soniachna Str.3, е-mail: zabarnatanja@ukr.net; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6796-7625).
The research was carried out at the Department of Agriculture, Soil Science and Agrochemistry of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University, which made it possible to use the existing educational and laboratory base and conduct observations during 2022–2024, obtaining representative data to assess the dynamics of changes in the main agrochemical indicators. Studies have shown that growing winter wheat and soybeans causes changes in the acidity of the soil solution, which reflects the impact of crops on the chemical properties of the agroecosystem. Analysis of soil agrochemical parameters showed that the soil under winter wheat was characterized by increased acidity (lower pH) compared to other crop rotation options, which may be a consequence of physiological processes of nutrient absorption by the root system and microbiological activity in the rhizosphere zone. This trend is consistent with the literature, where a decrease in soil pH is often recorded for wheat crops during the growing season, which is associated with biochemical changes and the removal of nutrients by plants (pHKCl 4.6±0.07) and exceeds the optimal values for this crop. It was established that such a level of acidity potentially slows down plant growth, reduces the availability of essential nutrients and negatively affects the activity of beneficial soil microflora. Hydrolytic acidity (Hg) was 3.27±0.09 mg-eq/100g of soil, which further emphasizes the need for agrotechnical measures. In areas with soybeans, the soil pH was higher – 5.6±0.06, which is closer to the optimal. The generalization of the data allows us to note that the cultivation of winter wheat and soybeans has different effects on soil acidity indicators. Winter wheat demonstrates greater sensitivity to increased acidity and the presence of mobile aluminum, which can limit its productivity. Soybeans, on the contrary, are grown under more favorable pH conditions and lower concentrations of mobile aluminum, which ensures more stable physiological activity of plants and the formation of a high-quality harvest. The results of the study emphasize the importance of regular monitoring of soil acidity and the use of agrotechnical measures to regulate it. Practical results can be tested to develop recommendations for crop selection and agrotechnologies in different soil and climatic conditions, aimed at maintaining soil fertility and sustainable agricultural production.
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2. Tkachuk O., Pantsyreva H., Mazur K., Chabanuk Ya., Zabarna T., Pelekh L., Bronnicova L., Kozak Yu., Viter N. (2025). Ecological problems of the functioning of field protective forest belts of Ukrainian Forest Steppe. Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology. Vol. 26 (1). P. 149-161 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12912/ 27197050/195735 [in England].
3. Mialkovskyi R.O., Pantsyreva H.V., Bezvikonnyi P.V., Potapskyi Yu.V., Petryshche O.I., Lobunko Yu.V. (2023). Udoskonalennia ahrotekhniky vyroshchuvannia sadyvnoho materialu Buxus Sempervirens L. v umovakh Podillia [Improvement of agricultural technology for growing planting material Buxus Sempervirens L. in Podillia conditions]. Naukovi dopovidi NUBiP Ukrainy − Scientific reports of NUBiP of Ukraine. № 4 (104). DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.31407/ ijees[in Ukrainian].
4. Dubik V., Kamishlov V., Tkach O., Horbovy O., Mazur V., Kupchuk I., Pantsyreva H., Alieksieieva O. (2024). Analysis and calculation of the dynamic voltage reserve of the converter when working under load in systems of subject regulation by electric drives of direct current. Przeglad Elektrotechniczny. 2024. № 5. P. 117–123. DOI:10.15199/48.2024.05.21 [in England].
5. Petrychenko V.F., Korniichuk O.V. (2022). Naukove zabezpechennia vyrobnytstva kormiv v umovakh voiennoho stanu [Scientific support of feed production in the conditions of martial law]. Kormy i kormovyrobnytstvo − Feed and feed production. Issue. 93. DOI: 10.31073/kormovyrobnytstvo202293-01. [in Ukrainian].
6. Pantsyreva H., Vovk V., Bronnicova L., Zabarna T. (2023). Efficiency of the Use of Lawn Grasses for Biology and Soil Conservation of Agricultural Systems under the Conditions of the Ukraine’s Podillia. Journal of Ecological Engineering. Vol. 24, № 11. P. 249-256. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12911/22998993/171649 [in England].
7. Didur I., Tkachuk О., Pantsyreva Н., Shevchenko N., Сhabanuk Ya., Pankova S., Vasylkov O. (2025). Effectiveness of the application of growthstimulating bioproducts in intensive apple orchards. International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science (IJEES). Vol. 15 (1). Р. 161-170. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31407/ijees [in England].
8. Didur I.M., Pantsyreva H.V., Yakovets L.A. (2024). Ekolohichna stiikist sortiv pshenytsi ozymoi [Ecological sustainability of winter wheat varieties]. Tavriiskyi naukovyi visnyk. Seriia: Silskohospodarski nauky – Tavria Scientific Bulletin. Series: Agricultural Sciences. Issue. 140. 125-131. DOI:https://doi.org/10.32782/2226-0099.2024.140.16. [in Ukrainian].
9. Didur I.M., Pantsyreva H.V. (2024). Porivnialna urozhainist posiviv pshenytsi ozymoi pislia koniushyny luchnoi ta burkunu biloho [Comparative yield of winter wheat crops after meadow clover and white clover]. Ahrarni innovatsii – Agricultural innovations. № 28. DOI:https://doi.org/10.32848/ agrar.innov.2024.28.6. [in Ukrainian].
10. Pantsyreva H.V. (2025). Rozrobka bioorhanichnoi tekhnolohii vyroshchuvannia silskohospodarskykh kultur za vykorystannia biodobryv, pozakorenevykh pidzhyvlen ta fiziolohichno-aktyvnykh rechovyn [Development of bioorganic technology for growing agricultural crops using biofertilizers, foliar top dressing and physiologically active substances]. Ahrarni innovatsii – Agricultural innovations. № 29. DOI:https://doi.org/10.32848/agrar.innov.2025.29.17. [in Ukrainian].
11. Tsyhanskyi V.I., Tsyhanska O.I., Pantsyreva H.V., Shevchuk O.V. (2025). Nakopychennia biolohichnoho azotu bahatorichnymy bobovymy travamy ta zernobobovymy kulturamy yak sposib vidnovlennia rodiuchosti gruntu [Accumulation of biological nitrogen by perennial leguminous grasses and leguminous crops as a way to restore soil fertility]. Silske hospodarstvo ta lisivnytstvo – Agriculture and forestry. № 1 (36). DOI: 10.37128/2707-5826-2025-1-2 [in Ukrainian].
About the journal
Cluster Agricultural and veterinary sciences (H1 Agronomy, H2 Animal Science, H3 Landscape Gardening, H4 Forestry, H6 Veterinary Medicine, and H7 Agricultural Engineering)
Purpose of the Scientific Journal. The purpose of the scientific journal "Agriculture and Forestry" is to present the results of fundamental and applied research in the fields of agricultural sciences and forestry aimed at improving the efficiency of agricultural production, and implementing modern technologies into practical management activities.
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.
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/.
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.
