BIOLOGIZATION OF AGRICULTURE AS AN ELEMENT OF INCREASING ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF CROP PRODUCTION IN THE TERRITORY OF SOUTHERN UKRAINE

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