The results of human-induced transformation of drained peat soil are presented. The new values of space-time transformation of the properties in peat horizon of agropeat soils and in peat-mineral horizon of degraded peat soil are given on the based on analysis and systemization of data large-scale soil and agrochemical researches for study the process of degradation.

   The results of researches on studying the efficiency of saponite-containing basaltic tuffs application while growing agricultural crops on soddy-podzolic sandy soil with the average exchangeable magnesium content (110–120 mg/kg of soil) are presented. The application of saponite-containing basaltic tuffs at the rates of 200–750 kg/ha (20–60 kg/ha MgO) increased spring wheat grain yield for 2,5–5,1 cwt/ha, oat grain – for 2,1–4,3 cwt/ha, peas grain – for 1,9–4,1 cwt/ha, green bean – for 15,1–17,1 cwt/ha, peas-oat green mass – for 15,0–36,0 cwt/ha, green mass of sweet basil – for 0,17–0,23 kg/m² with the best agronomic efficiency parameters by Mg40 application against a background of complete mineral fertilizing.

   Тhe article presents an approach to modification of 12 soil agrogroups of republic, based on energy assessment

   In this study, we collected the data that supports the effectiveness of drip irrigation for the cultivation of Valeriana officinalis. Soil humidity was maintained at 90 % of the lowest water capacity in the experiment. This humidity level appears the most favorable for growth and development of the species. The mass of surface part of a plant constitutes 84–85 % of the total mass of the plant; we can use this fact for preliminary evaluation of valeriana root yield. In the conditions of Left-bank forest-steppe Ukraine the use of drip irrigation in Valeriana officinalis cultivation can totally compensate for such a limiting factor as shortage of soil moisture.

   Techniques of the creation of an artificial infectious background for the evaluation of wheat breeding material for resistance to Fusarium head blight as well as for monitoring of prevalence and development of the infection are presented. The distinction between the concepts of “Fusarium head blight” and “Fusarium grain blight” is made. The need for compulsory expert evaluation of the studied seed samples is shown.

   The phytosanitary after-effects of potato enrichment by organ mineral fertilizer based on Ruycota Start by its individual application and in combination with chemical plant protection products for potato tubers treatment at planting is shown. It is stated that by organ mineral fertilizer influence a correction of phytosanitary state of tubers to common scab (Streptomyces spp.) and black scurf of potatoes (Rhizoctonia solani Kühn.) in the yield is possible.

   It is determined that the highest damage to red chokeberry plantations presents Trachycera (Euphodore) advenella Zinck., the number of which makes 16,2 caterpillars per 100 racemes, of damaged racemes – 22,3 %, and Anthonomus conspersus Desb. - up to 3 beetles per 2 m of branches, 4,1–7,8 % of damaged buds. In separate years a significant damage to red chokeberry plantations is brought by leaf beetles (Phyllobius argentatus L.,Chlorophanus viridis L.) – up to 3,9 beetles per 2 m of branches.

   The article present the results of researches on biological efficiency of new insecticide Movento Enerdgy, CS (spirotetramat, 120 g/l + imidaclopride 120 g/l) against pests complex of apple. It was established that two-fold application of Movento Enerdgy, CS of flow rate 0,6 and 0,8 l/ga during the growing season reduced number of pests by 93,8–100 %.

   We present the results of two years of field trials on the effectiveness of the fungicide Aliot (0,4 l/ha) at sowing flax oil. It was found that the double treatment of sowing linseed fungicide reduces the spread and development of anthracnose and hanks and inhibits the spread of Fusarium. Processing of crops of flax olive fungicide of Aliot increased productivity of seeds on 2,4 t/ha and profit on 35,8 dollars/ha.

   Тhe results of investigations in 2010–2013 study the effect of bacterial preparations on winter wheat powdery mildew damage. Under the conditions of Forest-Steppe of Western Ukraine found that pre-sowing treatment of bacterialpreparations reduces plant damage mildew depending on the variety at 5,5–7,5 %.

   It should be noted that the high level of profitability provided the use of the preparation polimiksobakterin 77,5–86,5 %, in which winter wheat production cost of 1 ton of elite was – 1,82–1,91 thousand hryvnia. When applying agrobakterina these figures were respectively –73,6 % and 1,95 thousand hryvnia/tonne, while diazofite – 61,0 % and 2,10 thousand hryvnia/tonne.

   The screening assessment characteristics of siliceous early maturing families S₃-S₅ in comparison with the original siliceous constant lines DK273, DK959, DK357A, DK204, DK206, DK720 and yield evaluation of their test crosses in comparison with the hybrid standards Orzhica 237MV and Dniprovsky 181CV is given. The original samples analysis for grain yield have discovered the lines DK204 and DK273 which have provided with the maximum yield of best recombinants in the experiment. Based on the results of researches 3 hybrids were isolated which exceeded the yield of standards Orzhica 237MV and Dniprovskiy 181SV, for this, having low harvesting moisture.

   The article presents the results of studies on the effectiveness of protective-stimulating compositions for seed treatment, peculiarities of their action at the early stages of oil flax plants ontogenesis.

   It is shown that protective-stimulating compositions on the basis of polymer WP, insectofungicide Cruiser rape SC or a seed
dresser Lamador, SC render a stimulating effect on forming 14-day-old oil flax seedlings. The high efficiency of action of encrusting compositions based on polymer and a seed dresser Lamador, SC on the accumulation of photosynthetic pigments in flax seedlings leaves is determined.
   The high efficiency action of protective-stimulating compositions on the basis of polymer WP, insectofungicide Cruiser rape, SC or a seed dresser Lamador, SC on oil seeds yield, oil and α-linolenic acid content in them is determined.

   Based on the literature also experience of cultivation of highbush blueberry there have been presented an information about the content of the soil in plantings of highbush blueberry. The soil in the near-wellbore zone of highbush blueberry plantings have been contained in weed-free-field plants condition. Aisles, can be kept under pure steam or sodding. Selection of the optimal row spacing is determined by the content of the system to the specific conditions of a number of factors.

   The mining and chemical industry of the OSC «Belaruskaliy» affects considerably the environment. The enterprise’s wastes can be treated as potential materials for recycling. The electrolysis process of halite dumps’ aqueous solution was studied. Possible directions of using wastes electrolysis’ products were considered.

   In the article the data on International cooperation in the sphere of plant protection which is accomplished by intergovernmental European and Mediterranean Quarantine and Plant protection Organization (EMQPP) are stated. In 1997 in the frames of the organization activity a panel of EMQPP/IOBB experts on safe use of biological control agents (BCA) was created. A main objective of this panel is the coordination of activities on the directed introduction and safe use of biological control agents (BCA) in the region of EMQPP – participant countries. At present a panel is developing the standards concerning the safe use of biological protection, import and release of non-aboriginal microorganism species in nature, the Information preparation on new species introduction into the ”Positive list”, introduction and release of new species for the region. The standards for entomophages developed by the panel are regulated by common laws on biological preparations registration and application-(Directive EC 91/414). Considering the fact that one of the main problems in modern biological control remains the International activities harmonization on BCA application a panel of EMQPP/IOBB experts puts a task to facilitate the unification of approaches , regulation and procedures connected with the BCA introduction and use in different countries.

   Presented review included current Russian and foreign information about different directions scientific and practical herbology (publications 2011–2013 years). In connection with every year permanent growth of number publications about different problems scientific and applied herbology now exist necessity for permanent and operative monitoring publicated in world communications with aim to provide their accessibility for wide circle of scientists and practical workers.

   September 2016 marked the 80th anniversary of the birth of the famous scientist-breeder, laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Belarus, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences Ivan Konstantinovich Koptik

   In September 2016, the famous scientist - a specialist in the field of vegetable growing, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Alexander Alexandrovich Autko.