Issue №: 4 (43)
The issue of the magazine is devoted to topical issues of improving technologies for growing agricultural crops and managing forestry in conditions of climate change. Considerable attention is paid to the peculiarities of growing corn, soybeans, winter rapeseed, potatoes, eggplant and winter wheat, which play an important role in ensuring the food security of the state. Scientific publications present the results of research on the economic efficiency of corn and soybean cultivation technologies, the formation of rapeseed productivity using different fractions of seeds and foliar fertilization, the influence of fertilization systems, biopreparations and bioprotection on the yield and phytosanitary status of crops, optimization of soil cultivation, protection of plants from harmful organisms, evaluation of hybrids and varieties for economically valuable traits. Separate works are devoted to the structure of fodder lands, landscape felling, forest resources, the use of biological preparations in the cultivation of pine planting material, and the sanitary condition of stands.
PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF SOIL UNDER SOYBEAN AND COMMON BEAN CROPS AS AFFECTED BY DIFFERENT TILLAGE SYSTEMS IN THE RIGHT-BANK FOREST-STEPPE OF UKRAINE
Yatsenko Viacheslav, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Crop Production, Uman National University (1 Instytutska St., Uman, Ukraine, 20301; e-mail: slaviksklavin16@gmail.com; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2989-0564).
Yatsenko Nataliia, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Vegetable Growing, Uman National University (1 Instytutska St., Uman, Ukraine, 20301; e-mail: vorob2807@gmail.com; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3752-314X).
Yatsenko Anatolii, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor at the Department of Crop Production, Uman National University (1 Instytutska St., Uman, Ukraine, 20301; e-mail: anatolii.yatsenko@unu.edu.ua; ORCID: 0009-0007-2486-5534).
Ostapchuk Vasyl, PhD, Lecturer at the Department of General Agriculture, Uman National University (1 Instytutska St., Uman, Ukraine, 20301; e-mail: vasyl.ostapchuk@unu.edu.ua; ORCID: 0009-0003-0522-533X).
Horbenko Vitalii, PhD Student (Doctor of Philosophy Program), Department of Crop Production, Uman National University (1 Instytutska St., Uman, Ukraine, 20301; e-mail: viachyats@gmail.com; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2434-7094).
Lutsenko Ihor, PhD Student (Doctor of Philosophy Program), Department of Crop Production, Uman National University of Horticulture (1 Instytutska St., Uman, Ukraine, 20301; e-mail: viachyats@gmail.com; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1966-5091).
The article presents the results of a comprehensive study investigating the effects of different tillage systems on the agrophysical and agrochemical properties of heavy loamy podzolized chernozem in soybean and vegetable bean agroecosystems under the conditions of the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. Field experiments were conducted during 2024–2026 using a split-plot design with four replications. Three tillage systems were evaluated: conventional tillage, reduced tillage (mini-till), and strip tillage (strip-till). The study included two soybean cultivars, ES Mentor and Pallada, and two vegetable bean cultivars, Berggold and Fruidor. Soil bulk density was assessed throughout the 0–60 cm soil profile, along with the concentrations of available macro- and micronutrients, depending on tillage practices and crop species. The results revealed differentiated effects of the investigated tillage systems on the physical condition of the soil profile and the availability of mineral nutrients. Conventional tillage resulted in the lowest soil bulk density in the upper 0–20 cm layer, providing favorable conditions for root system development. Under mini-till and particularly strip-till, localized increases in soil bulk density were observed at depths of 21–50 cm, indicating spatial heterogeneity in the agrophysical characteristics of the soil profile. At the same time, conservation tillage systems were associated with more favorable agrochemical properties. The highest concentrations of available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and micronutrients, including Fe, Mn, and Cu, were recorded under strip-till. Nutrient accumulation was more pronounced in vegetable bean agroecosystems than in soybean agroecosystems, potentially reflecting differences in rhizosphere functioning and biological nutrient cycling. The findings demonstrate the existence of trade-offs between the agrophysical and agrochemical effects of different tillage systems. Conventional tillage provided more favorable physical conditions in the upper soil layer, whereas strip-till was characterized by greater availability of essential plant nutrients. These relationships substantiate the importance of selecting tillage systems according to soil conditions, crop-specific biological characteristics, and the need to preserve the natural resource potential of agroecosystems.
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About the journal
Cluster Agricultural and veterinary sciences (H1 Agronomy, H4 Forestry)
Name of the publication «AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY»
The aim of the journal "Agriculture and Forestry" is to highlight the results of fundamental and applied research in the fields of agriculture and forestry, aimed at improving the efficiency of agricultural production and introducing modern technologies into farming practice.
This goal defines the main objectives:
– to ensure the creation of open information access regarding the dissemination of relevant scientific research results to: lecturers of agricultural higher education institutions, postgraduate students, doctoral candidates, research staff, and agricultural production specialists;
– to promote the development of young scientists in agricultural sciences;
– to enhance communication between experienced researchers and young scientists in agronomy and forestry;
– to facilitate the expansion of ties between Vinnytsia National Agrarian University and domestic and foreign educational institutions, scientific establishments, and their academic communities.
The scientific, production, and educational journal "Agriculture and Forestry" is a peer-reviewed open-access publication that publishes original experimental research, theoretical and practice-oriented articles within the cluster of "Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences".
The journal's subject matter covers such areas as agronomy and forestry. Publications of scientific and practical significance address the experimental foundations of agricultural and forestry sector development, 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.
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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