Effects of biological fertilizers and the conditions of the year on the physiology and productivity of corn in Kazakhstan

Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2024

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DOI 10.1590/1519-6984.286562
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Abstract

Climate change and its impact on agriculture are important issues. The study aims to assess the effect of biological fertilizers on enzymatic activity, soil chemistry, and corn growth. Field experiments were conducted in the period from 2021 to 2023 in the Almaty region, Kazakhstan. The authors studied the P1241 corn variety and analyzed the content of chemical elements in the soil and the structural characteristics of plants. Field experiments were conducted in the village of Baltabai in 2021-2023. The P1241 corn variety was studied, and the factors of biological fertilizers, the content of chemical elements in the soil, structural indicators of plant growth and development, as well as yield were analyzed. The statistical analysis was carried out using the nonparametric Kruskall-Wallis criterion in the R Studio software. The results of the study confirm the positive effect of biological fertilizers on metabolic processes, soil chemical composition, and structural indicators of crop growth. The authors also identified the influence of the climate on the yield and structure of corn plants. The obtained data can be useful for the development of agricultural strategies and for practicing agronomists and soil scientists.