Development of new technologies for modern and sustainable production of vegetables

The main objective of the research is modern and sustainable production of vegetables. Introduction of new breeding technologies will ensure competitiveness, high quality, quantity and continuity of supply of fresh vegetables. In order to increase the competitiveness research team has decided to contribute with its research results to the sustainability of vegetable production. This can be achieved by creating a new, more productive varieties and hybrids of vegetables as well as by creating lines and rootstocks for grafting.Experiments with the use of various organic fertilizers should contribute to the rational consumption of expensive mineral fertilizers. Reduced inputs of nitrogen from fertilizer contribute to energy savings and environmental protection. Mulching significantly affects the mineralization, water regime and amount of available water. Direct cover of the plants with different agrotextile provides protection against low and high temperatures, hail, but also a protection from harmful insects and pathogens. The impact of new growing technologies on the physiological and biochemical processes, biological value and quality of vegetables will be examined. The expected result is a competitive and sustainable production of vegetables that will enable the preservation of natural resources, environmental protection and energy saving technology in all segments of the vegetable production on open field and also in the protected area.