Assessment of suitability of local raw material resources for the manufacture of substrates for growing infrequent berry crops

Abstract

Goal. To develop a system for assessing the suitability of local raw materials for the manufacture of substrates suitable for growing rare berry crops. Methods. Dialectical — to assess the suitability of local raw materials for the manufacture of substrates taking into account the agrobiological characteristics of berry crops, analytical-statistical — to analyze available raw materials and industrial waste in the Volyn region, laboratory — to study the physicochemical properties of the main components of substrates (peat, sapropel). Results. A comprehensive assessment is made of the suitability of local raw materials of the Volyn region. The most promising and suitable types of local resources for the production of soil substrates are proposed, taking into account the agrobiological features of the growth and development of rare berry crops. It is fixed that the density of the substrate, the reaction of the soil solution, and the content of ash, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium have the greatest impact on the growth and development of rare berry crops during the growing season. A system is proposed for assessing the suitability of the main types of local raw materials (peat, sapropel) for the manufacture of soil substrates for growing rare berry crops, which is based on agrobiological characteristics of plants and takes into account the basic parameters. Conclusions. The proposed system for assessing the suitability of local raw materials for the manufacture of soil substrates makes it possible to quickly assess the suitability of the main types of substrate components (peat, sapropel) and, if necessary, to adjust the basic parameters.