Biological Systems: Theory and Innovation

Protection of pine plantations in Ukrainian Polissia

Volodymyr Yanitskyi
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The protection of pine plantations in Ukrainian Polissia is one of the most significant environmental problems that have a significant impact on biodiversity, ecological balance and climatic conditions. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of the bioorganic composition “Meganit Nirbator” on the growth and development of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) planting material. The methods used in the study were: field method and laboratory method. According to the results of the study, it was found that for the period 2022-2024, a positive impact on the growth of seedlings and young pine trees was recorded on the territory of the Volodymyr-Volyn Forestry branch of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine”. It was found that the bioorganic composition based on biochemical fractions of basidiomycetes stimulated the growth and development of seedlings and young trees of Scots pine. According to the results of laboratory and field studies, it was noted that an increase in the solution concentration contributed to a significant improvement in plant growth parameters: height, boot diameter, number of new shoots and chlorophyll content. The most effective were solution concentrations of 2% and 5%, which indicated increased resistance to diseases and a decrease in the number of pests. A decrease in the level of disease infections and the number of pests was noted, which indicated the high efficiency of the composition as a biofungicide and insecticide. It was demonstrated that a 5% solution of the biopreparation contributed to a 90% increase in disease resistance 12 months after the field studies, while after 24 months the resistance rate was 80%. The results of the study can be used to develop and implement environmental measures and programmes aimed at restoring Scots pine trees in the Volyn Region

Keywords

pinus sylvestris; entomopathogenic fungi; biological preparation; biological method; apical bark beetle; luboid

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Yanitskyi, V. (2024). Protection of pine plantations in Ukrainian Polissia. Biological Systems: Theory and Innovation, 15(3), 53-66. https://doi.org/10.31548/biologiya/3.2024.53
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