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Shcatula Yurii, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate of Professor of the department of agriculture, soil science and agrochemistry of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (21008, Vinnytsia, Sonaychna St. 3, e-mail: shkatula@vsau.vin.ua, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4275-309X).

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: zabarna-tanja@ukr.net, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6796-7625).

Chickpeas are one of the oldest leguminous crops and are currently widely used both for human consumption and as animal feed. Their biological characteristics, in particular their high resistance to drought, high temperatures and even brief cold spells, make it possible to achieve stable yields in regions with unfavourable climatic conditions. In terms of nutritional value, chickpea seeds occupy an important place among other crops, as they contain significant amounts of protein, lipids and carbohydrates, and are rich in minerals and bioactive compounds. This makes them a promising source of plant protein and an important component in addressing food security issues. The low yield of this crop is often due to failure to adhere to the basic principles of cultivation technology. A key role is played by the plant protection system, which involves the timely control of harmful organisms, including weeds. Weed infestation is a common problem for all agricultural ecosystems, and chickpea crops are no exception. In the early stages of development, plants grow slowly, which significantly reduces their ability to compete with weeds. At this time, weeds grow rapidly, utilising available resources more efficiently than the crop plants. The composition and prevalence of weeds in chickpea crops can vary significantly depending on specific growing conditions. This is influenced by climatic factors, soil type, previous crops and the specific agronomic practices employed on the farm. Soil herbicides play a critical role in weed management in chickpea cultivation. When used judiciously, they can enhance weed control and contribute to increased chickpea yield. The purpose of this study was to investigate the growth, development and productivity of chickpea depending on the treatment with biological preparations and chemical protection against weeds in the conditions of the Vinnytsia region, Ukraine. The highest chickpea seeds yield was noted in 2025 in the variant where chickpea seeds were treated with both inoculant and biofungicide substance before sowing and the soil herbicide Frontier® Optima 72 EC was applied, and the yield was 2.54 (t ha-1). The lowest level of the yield 0.55 (t ha-1) was noted in the control I on average years of experiments. Treatment of chickpea seeds with Rhizobophyte inoculant and biofungicide Biopolycide with the further application of the soil herbicide Frontier® Optima 72 EC provided to obtain the yield of chickpea seeds at the level of 2.28 (t ha-1), which was more than in the control sites at 1.73 (t ha-1). The average yield of chickpeas during the years of experiments was 2.23 (t ha-1), and it did not differ significantly on similar options, but with the use of the soil herbicide Harness® 90 EC.

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4. Shkatula Yu.M, Votyk V.O. (2024). Ekonomichnyi ta enerhetychnyi analiz efektyvnosti vyroshchuvannia nutu za dii biolohichnykh preparativ i herbitsydiv. [Economic and energy analysis of the efficiency of chickpea cultivation under the influence of biological preparations and herbicides]. Silske hospodarstvo ta lisivnytstvo – Agriculture and forestry. 1 (32). DOI: https://doi.org/10.37128/2707-5826-2024-1-11[in Ukrainian].

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11. Shkatula Yu.M., Votyk V.O. (2020). Kontroliuvannia burianiv v ahrotsenozakh nutu [Weed control in chickpea agrocenoses]. Silske hospodarstvo ta lisivnytstvo – Agriculture and forestry. 4 (19). DOI: https://doi.org/10.37128/2707-5826-2020-4-12   [in Ukrainian].

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