Uman National University | today: 06/27/2025
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Синенко Д. І., , , ДЕМ’ЯНЮК О. С., , , Yakovenko R.V., Candidate of Agricultural Science, , Uman National University of Horticulture, Ukraine Фоменко О. О., , , |
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| Category | The Agronomy | ||
| year | 2025 | issue | Issue 106 Part 1 |
| pages | 89-104 | index UDK | 631.45: 631.6: 634.11 | DOI | 10.32782/2415-8240-2025-106-1-89-104 (Link) |
| Abstract | Goal. To analyze recent research findings on restoring the ecological state of soil in the agroecosystem of an apple orchard to mitigate the negative effects of soil fatigue. Methods. The research methods included a systematic approach, comparative analysis, and generalization. The results. The ecological condition of soil under perennial fruit plantations is a growing concern due to soil fatigue and replant disease. These phenomena lead to significant economic losses in horticulture, shorten the lifespan of newly established orchards, exacerbate environmental issues, and necessitate the development of effective and environmentally safe measures to improve soil health and phytosanitary conditions. This article reviews recent research findings on modern approaches to soil remediation in perennial fruit plantations. A thorough analysis of contemporary scientific literature indicates that soil fatigue and replant disease are multifaceted problems requiring integrated solutions. These solutions involve various soil disinfection techniques, biological strategies for regulating microbial communities, and the expansion of microbial and phytodiversity. As a result, the agro-physical and biological properties of the soil are improved, leading to enhanced tree growth parameters and increased overall orchard productivity. Given that the microbiological composition of the soil plays a key role in the development of soil fatigue and replant disease – specifically, the accumulation of phytopathogenic fungi and shifts in the soil mycobiome – measures aimed at restoring soil microbiota and biological functions are of paramount importance. Among the most effective strategies for mitigating soil fatigue and replant disease is chemical soil disinfection. However, these methods are often economically burdensome and environmentally hazardous, prompting a growing shift toward alternative biological approaches. At the initial stage, soil disinfection should aim to reduce phytopathogenic microorganisms while preserving beneficial microbial species as much as possible. Subsequent stages should incorporate multiple biological strategies, including the use of rootstocks resistant to replant disease, the cultivation of specific plant species, and inoculation with beneficial microorganisms. | ||
| Key words | fruit plantations, soil remediation, soil fatigue, replant disease, soil microbiome, chemical disinfection, biological methods, biofumigation, inoculation | ||