Impact of modern precision seed drill parameters on field germination and plant preservation of peas in the Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine
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Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
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2Higher educational institution «Podillia State University», Faculty of Agrotechnology and Nature Management, Department of Crop Production, Selection and Seed Production, 12, Shevchenko Str., 32316, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine
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1Higher educational institution «Podillia State University», Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Department of Agricultural Engineering and System Engineering Names Mykhaila Samokisha, 12, Shevchenko Str., 32316, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine
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Higher educational institution «Podillia State University», Faculty of Agrotechnology and Nature Management, Department of Horticulture and Viticulture, 12, Shevchenko Str., 32316, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine
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The relevance of this study is driven by the need to enhance the efficiency of pea cultivation through improved technological practices, particularly sowing, which plays a critical role in establishing uniform and productive crops. Pea plants are sensitive to deviations in sowing depth and plant density, making it essential to scientifically evaluate the effects of modern precision seed drills on field germination and plant preservation. The aim of the study was to examine the influence of precision seed drill parameters on the field germination and preservation of pea plants under the conditions of the Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine. The methodology included field trials to assess plant germination and preservation prior to harvest, morphometric measurements, and statistical analysis to verify the reliability of the findings. The results demonstrated that optimal settings of a precision seed drill increased field germination rates by 6–9% compared to conventional seeders. The best outcomes were achieved with a seed embedding depth of 5 cm and a unit operating speed of 6 km/h. Under these conditions, plant preservation before harvest reached 91–93%, exceeding the control by 7–8%. Uniform seed distribution along the row reduced inter-plant competition and contributed to the formation of more consistent and productive stands. The practical value of the research lies in the potential to implement the findings in agricultural production to improve pea yields by optimising sowing parameters using modern precision seed drills.