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Information × Registration Number 0226U002640, (0125U000576) , R & D reports Title Agroecological justification of crop cultivation technologies to improve soil fertility as the basis for world food security popup.stage_title Проведення лабораторних досліджень та агрохімічного аналізу ґрунту на вміст елементів живлення і механічний склад; встановлення кількісного та якісного складу мікрофлори. Визначення найбільш ефективних новітніх біопрепаратів та сорто- гібридного складу зернових та технічних культур для польових досліджень. Складання схеми та закладка польових дослідів з вирощування зернових та технічних культур за ресурсо- та грунтозберігаючими технологіями Head Panfilova Antonina V., Доктор сільськогосподарських наук Registration Date 02-03-2026 Organization Mykolayiv National Agrarian University popup.description1 The main of the project is to increase soil fertility, as the basis of food security, by improving it through the introduction of modern innovative resource- and soil-saving technologies adapted to the Southern Steppe zone of Ukraine for the cultivation of winter wheat, winter barley, corn and sunflower in the conditions of the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, as well as creation of educational content for open educational resources on researched issues popup.description2 This study investigated the effects of resource- and soil-saving technologies on soil fertility and crop productivity of winter wheat, winter barley, maize, and sunflower. The research focused on soil properties, crop varieties and hybrids, biological products, and their influence on plant growth and yield formation. The results indicate that the Mzuri Pro-Till resource-saving system combined with biological treatments creates more favorable conditions in agroecosystems. Although soil bulk density in the 0–10 cm layer slightly increased compared to conventional tillage, it did not negatively affect seed emergence, plant growth, or development. Moreover, soil moisture at a depth of 40–50 cm under Mzuri Pro-Till was 9–11% higher, improving water availability during critical growth stages. Soil biological activity also improved. In maize cultivation using Mzuri Pro-Till with biological products, the number of beneficial microorganisms increased by about 18% compared to conventional technology, while the proportion of pathogenic fungi remained low. In soils affected by military activity, sunflower field samples showed variable fungal populations depending on treatment, with pathogen levels remaining within manageable limits. The application of biological products positively influenced yields. Winter wheat grain yield reached 5.15 t/ha, approximately 6% higher than under conventional technology without biological treatments. Winter barley yield increased by 6.3% compared to the control. Similar positive trends were observed in maize and sunflower hybrids, where soil-conserving tillage and biological seed and soil treatments enhanced productivity. Overall, the findings confirm that integrating soil-conserving tillage with biological approaches improves soil moisture retention, stimulates beneficial microbial activity, and contributes to stable or increased crop yields, supporting the development of more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. Product Description popup.authors Anastasiia S. Poltorak Anna Kuvshinova Nataliia Dotsenko Anna Burkovska Anna Tereshchenko Artem Kvasko popup.nrat_date 2026-03-02 Close