The sunflower is one of the most important agricultural crops grown worldwide, being grown mainly for its nutrient- and oil-rich seeds. The study focuses on the impact of stress factors on the sunflower crop in the Northern Bărăganului Plain, in Braila County, Romania, considering the importance of this crop for agriculture in this region. The Northern Bărăganu Plain is an important area for sunflower production, and stress factors can have a significant impact on yield and crop quality. In the farms of Brăila County an increase in the amounts of fertilizers in the last three years can be observed, as well as in the amounts of pesticides used, especially herbicides and fungicides, used due to mechanization and intensive cultivation and the reduction of labor in agriculture. Understanding how stressors affect crops can provide valuable information for farmers and develop effective strategies to reduce negative impacts. In conclusion, stress factors such as drought, high temperatures, disease and pest attack or nutrient deficiency can negatively influence the sunflower crop in the Northern Bărăganului Plain. In this regard, it is important that farmers adopt appropriate agricultural practices and take protective measures to minimize the impact of these factors on yield and crop quality.

sunflower, agriculture, Bărăgan Area, Romania

agronomy

Presentation: poster