Mineral nutrition of plants

Cotton (Gossypium) is a genus of perennial plants belonging to the Malvaceae family. Cotton fibers, derived from the seed pods of these plants, are widely used in the textile industry, making cotton one of the leading agricultural crops globally.

Rice (Oryza spp.) is a diverse crop encompassing numerous varieties that exhibit distinct appearances and forms depending on their origin. It is primarily cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in South, Southeast, and East Asia, where it serves as a dietary staple.

Tobacco (Nicotiana) is a diverse genus encompassing over 70 species, ranging from annual to perennial herbaceous plants. Its origins trace back to the indigenous cultures of the Americas, where cultivation began approximately 8,000 years ago in South America.

The peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is an annual herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 30 to 50 cm (1-1.6 feet). Classified under the Fabaceae (legume) family, the peanut prospers in warm, humid subtropical regions characterized by extended periods of heat. It requires a growing season of at least 120-150 frost-free days for proper maturation.

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family, native to tropical America. It ranks among the world's most widely cultivated food and feed crops, standing as the sixth most important food crop globally after rice, wheat, potatoes, and corn.

Cocoa is derived from small to medium-sized trees belonging to the genus Theobroma (Theobroma L.) of the Malvaceae family. This cultivated plant is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America.

Tomato, also known as Solanum lycopersicum, is a flowering plant species belonging to the genus Solanum within the Solanaceae family. Typically grown as an annual (perennial in tropical regions), this herbaceous or semi-woody plant can reach heights of 40 to 120 cm (16 to 48 inches).

Originating from Southern Africa, watermelons are a quintessential desert fruit, boasting a refreshing 92% water content, along with proteins, minerals, and carbohydrates. Watermelon belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, sharing kinship with pumpkins, zucchini, and squash.

The coconut palm - is a versatile fruit-bearing tree belonging to the Arecaceae family, the sole member of the genus Cocos. This majestic palm can reach impressive heights of up to 30 meters.

Today, winter oilseed rape is one of the most profitable crops and is a good precursor in crop rotation. To obtain a high yield, it is necessary to follow a clear technology of growing this crop.

The yield and grain quality of winter cereals depend on the provision of plants with nutrients throughout the growing season.

Corn is one of the most demanding plants for soil fertility and their availability of available nutrients, so it needs much higher rates of fertilizer than other cereals. Throughout the growing season, corn forms a large number of main and by-products, so it consumes significant amounts throughout the growing season.

To obtain good seedlings of this culture, it is necessary to properly cultivate the soil to retain maximum moisture. Compared to cereals, sunflower has a long period of absorption of nutrients (especially potassium), so it requires a significant dose of fertilizer.

One of the important factors influencing the increase in soybean productivity is the use of mineral fertilizers. And soybeans can meet most of the nitrogen needs (50% to 70%) due to symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Today, vegetable crops are one of the most common crops. To obtain a high yield, it is necessary to follow a clear technology for growing this crop.

Potatoes have a shallow and underdeveloped root system. This limits its ability to consume nutrients from large amounts of soil and at the same time is characterized by increased requirements for nutrients needed for high yields. Therefore, potatoes need a significant supply of sufficient nutrients.

In the system of sugar beet feeding there are the following stages of fertilizer application - under plowing, sowing and fertilization between rows, before closing the rows. It is worth remembering that the bulk of mineral fertilizers should be applied in the fall for plowing.

In today's conditions, apple and pear are grown in intensive gardens, which are characterized by dense planting, early fruiting and the formation of high and high quality crops. A balanced, well-thought-out fertilizer system is needed to provide trees with the right amount of nutrients and at the right time.