Abstract:
Extensive system of agriculture applying mineral fertilizers and pesticides has caused ecological imbalance in agro -ecosystems, soil degradation, negative consequences in the biosphere and problems of food safety. The researchestablishes that application of biological preparations and plant growth regulators in crop production is a
promising trend in agriculture ensuring high potential of agricultural production with a minimal impact on agro -ecosystems. The purpose of the study is to determine effectiveness of application of bio-preparations and plant
growth regulators for growing agricultural crops in the Southern Steppe zone of Ukraine
