MONOGRAPH REVIEW

Abstract

This review analyzes the content and structure of the monograph Physiological Foundations of Growth Regulation and Productivity of the Edible Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Under the Influence of Organo-Mineral Fertilizers, authored by researchers from Volodymyr Hnatyuk Ternopil National Pedagogical University, A. Dzendzel and S. Pyda. The monograph elucidates contemporary approaches to the regulation of physiological and biochemical processes that facilitate productivity and high fruit quality in tomatoes through the application of organo-mineral fertilizers.
The review highlights a comprehensive analysis of domestic and international scholarly literature, a detailed characterization of the composition, properties, mechanisms of action, and application technology of the TREVITAN® (RKT) composite soil amendment, as well as the high standard of experimental research conducted in both pot experiments and field trials. It demonstrates the scientific novelty and practical significance of the findings, which confirm the positive impact of RKT on morphogenesis, photosynthetic activity, water exchange processes, yield, and the biochemical composition of tomato fruits. The conclusion underscores the efficacy of utilizing organo-mineral fertilizers as a potent factor in regulating physiological processes and enhancing the quality of vegetable crops.
The reviewed monograph represents a fundamental piece of applied scientific research and is recommended to a wide audience of scientists and practitioners in the fields of biology, plant physiology, and agriculture, as well as to faculty, PhD candidates, and graduate students specializing in agricultural and biological disciplines.