Agricultural techniques of corn production, catch crops.
Place of Birth:
· Knezha, Bulgaria
Education:
· Secondary Education: PGZ "Stefan Tsanov", Knezha (2015)
· Bachelor’s Degree (2021): Plant Protection and Agroecology
· Master’s Degree (2023): Integrated Plant Protection
Current Academic Pursuit
· PhD Research Topic:
"Effect of Cover Crops and Vegetative Nitrogen Fertilization on the Development and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) Across FAO Maturity Groups"
Professional Experience
· Assistant Researcher (2023–present) at the Maize Research Institute – Knezha
Research Focus
· Maize Agrotechnics (optimal cultivation practices)
· Cover Cropping Systems for sustainable maize production
· Nitrogen Use Efficiency in hybrid maize
Project Involvement
ZFTK 44 (2024–2027):
"Cover Crops in Maize Cultivation for Sustainable Agriculture"
Studies on soil health, yield stability, and nutrient cycling.
e-mail: p.tonchev96@abv.bg