Ecologization of agricultural production using biological factors

Abstract

The aim of the work was to establish the ecologization of agricultural production during potato cultivation in the conditions of the Western Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. The features of the formation of the yield of different varieties under the influence of the use of biostimulants as an important ecological factor in increasing crop productivity are considered. Methods. The use of biological products in cultivation technology contributes to the formation of plant yield, improvement of the structure and microbiological activity of the soil and the formation of environmentally sustainable agroecosystems. Results. Potatoes, as one of the leading food crops of Ukraine, play a role in ensuring food security. Its ecological plasticity allows for the formation of stable yields under different soil and climatic conditions, however, the level of yield largely depends on the varietal potential and growing conditions. Therefore, the ecologization of potato cultivation technology through the use of biostimulants is a promising direction in ensuring balanced agricultural production. Biostimulants promote root system development, increase plant resistance to stress factors, optimize nutrition processes and positively affect tuber yield. The article presents comparative characteristics of the action of biostimulants Totem and Imperium on the formation of yield of potato varieties Knyahynya and Rodinna. It was found that the use of the drug Totem ensured a yield of 26,3 t/ha for the Knyahynya variety, and Imperium – 25,0 t/ha. For the Rodinna variety, the highest yield indicator was 26,6 t/ha, while in the control variant without biostimulants it was only 22,6 t/ha. Conclusions. The results confirm the feasibility of an ecological approach to potato cultivation and the prospects of biological preparations in increasing potato yield.