Experiments to reduce soil physical degradation were carried out at Joniskelis Research Station of the Lithuanian Institute of Agriculture over the period 1998–2002. The soil […]
Chlorophyll fluorescence characteristics of different winter wheat varieties (Triticum aestivum L.)
The objective of the study was to estimate the fluorescence level of newly developed winter wheat varieties. It was detected that the minimum (actual) fluorescence […]
Soil compaction and fertilisation effects on nutrient content and cellular fluid pH of spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)
The main objective of this work was to investigate the effect of soil bulk density on nutrient (N, P, K) assimilation and on cellular fluid […]
Artificial neural network as an alternative to multiple regression analysis for estimating the parameters of econometric models
In recent years, neural networks have been used for a wide variety of applications where statistical methods are traditionally employed. Neural nets offer the opportunity […]
Comparison of the technological and building situation of Estonian cowsheds in 1999 and 2004
In 1999 an investigation of the situation of Estonian cowsheds was carried out under the leadership of the Institute of Rural Building of the Estonian […]
Biodiversity in intensive grasslands: Effect of management, improvement and challenges
Intensified grasslands are usually the dominant type of grassland in many countries in Europe but are generally of poor ecological value. Several management factors may […]
Agronomic aspects of biodiversity targeted management of temperate grasslands in Europe – A review
Maintaining and enhancing the biodiversity of the agriculturally utilised area has a high priority in environmental policy worldwide. Temperate grasslands in Europe make an important […]
Functional diversity in low-input grassland farming systems: characterisation, effect and management
High biodiversity in grasslands is widely perceived to have a major role in maintaining or enhancing the amenity and cultural value of landscapes in Europe. […]
Expedience of differentiation of the value added tax rate imposed on foodstuffs in Estonia
Changing the principles of imposing income tax and cutting down the rate of value added tax imposed on food has been discussed in Estonia during […]
Some biochemical aspects of Fragi-Stagnic Albeluvisols’ organic matter
The concentrations of N-NH4+, N-NO3–, Ntotal, total (TOC) and water extractable (DOC) organic carbon, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, the activity of nitrate reductase, the […]