Issue №: 2 (41)
This issue of the journal is dedicated to current issues in improving technological methods for crop cultivation. Significant attention is given to the specifics of growing vegetable, grain and leguminous crops, which play a vital role in ensuring the state's food security. The scientific publications present the results of experimental research on the production of organic leguminous products, the importance of adaptive breeding to increase the resilience of agrocenoses, plant protection against harmful objects and the application of fertilizers to increase crop yields. Certain papers are devoted to the implementation of innovative methods for stimulating the seed productivity of forest seed plantations.
FORMATION OF RESISTANCE OF WINTER WHEAT VARIETIES TO BIOTIC AND ABIOTIC FACTORS DEPENDING ON AGRONOMIC PRACTICES
Olena Bahatchenko, Postgraduate Student, The V. M. Remeslo Myronivka Institute of Wheat, NAAS of Ukraine, (08853, 68 Tsentralna Str., Tsentralne village, Obukhiv district, Kyiv region, 08853, Ukraine, e-mail: bagatcenkolena@gmail.com, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4619-3323).
Leonid Tsentylo, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Senior Researcher, Academician of the NAAS The V. M. Remeslo Myronivka Institute of Wheat, NAAS of Ukraine (08853, 68 Tsentralna Str., Tsentralne village, Obukhiv district, Kyiv region, 08853, Ukraine, e-mail: 2037127@ukr.net, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6546-2826).
Resistance of winter wheat varieties to biotic and abiotic factors is one of the key determinants of stable yield formation and high seed quality. Agronomic practices such as predecessors and sowing dates significantly affect the manifestation of plant resistance. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of predecessors and sowing dates on the resistance of winter wheat varieties to major diseases and adverse environmental factors under the conditions of the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. Field experiments were conducted during 2022–2025 in the Bila Tserkva district of Kyiv region. The studied varieties included AFK Stability, AFK Light Green, AFK Elite Grain, AFK Fantasy, AFK Union, AFK Premium, MIP Feieriia, MIP Roksolana and Podolianka (standard). Three sowing dates (September 20, September 30 and October 10) and four predecessors (pea, soybean, sunflower and winter rapeseed) were studied. The experiment was arranged in a randomized design with four replications. The results showed that the resistance of winter wheat plants to diseases and environmental stresses significantly depended on the interaction between varietal characteristics and agronomic factors. Higher resistance to powdery mildew, brown rust and Fusarium head blight was observed in the varieties AFK Elite Grain, AFK Premium and MIP Feieriia. The lowest disease development was recorded after pea as a predecessor and at early sowing dates. Winter hardiness, drought resistance and lodging resistance also varied depending on agronomic conditions. The highest winter hardiness was observed when sowing on September 20 and 30 after pea and rapeseed. Sunflower as a predecessor resulted in a decrease in most resistance indicators. The obtained results confirm the importance of optimal combination of varietal characteristics, predecessors and sowing dates for improving the adaptability of winter wheat plants. The use of resistant varieties combined with optimal cultivation practices contributes to stable grain and seed production.
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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)
Name of the publication «AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY»
The scientific-production and educational journal "Agriculture and Forestry" is an open-access, peer-reviewed publication that features original experimental research, as well as theoretical and practice-oriented articles within the "Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences" cluster.
The scope of the journal covers fields such as agronomy, forestry and horticulture, animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, and agricultural engineering. The publications, which hold both scientific and practical significance, highlight the experimental foundations for developing the agricultural and forestry sectors, innovative production technologies, and the results of fundamental and applied research aimed at increasing productivity, product quality, and the sustainable development of natural and production systems.
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.
Publisher: Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
EDRPOU code: 00497236
Publisher's ROR:05m3ysc06
Prefix DOI: 10.37128/
Frequency is quarterly
Publication languages: (Ukrainian, English)
Media ID R30-05174.
Editor in Chief Ihor Didur
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.
State registration: Decision of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting No. 1337 and No. 1181. Media identifier – R30-05174.
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 is presented in the full list of indexed journals in the Master List International List
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