Analysis And Contemporary Perspectives of Yágodin’s Agrochemistry and its Integration with Current Environmental Principles and Challenges

Agrochemistry is an essential discipline that studies the chemical composition and biochemical processes of soils and plants in order to optimize agricultural production under sustainability criteria, ensure adequate plant nutrition, and preserve soil fertility. In this context, the work Agrochemistry I and II, edited by B. A. Yagodin and published by Mir Publishers, represents a classical reference in the education and dissemination of this science, particularly in the Spanish-speaking sphere, by integrating theoretical foundations and practical applications. The objective of this research was to analyze the validity, coherence, and relevance of the principles and recommendations contained in both volumes by contrasting them with recent scientific evidence and current environmental regulations, in order to identify areas for improvement and propose guidelines for modern agrochemistry. The methodology included a critical and systematic content analysis, complemented by a bibliometric study of the state of the art using RStudio. A Scopus database comprising 494 publications in the field of agricultural sciences (1980–2025) was used, applying “Agroquímica B. A.” as the search criterion. The results indicate that the foundations proposed by Yagodin remain relevant and are associated with current issues such as soil chemical processes, plant nutrition, fertilizer dynamics, soil acidification, and phosphorus availability. Furthermore, convergence was observed with sustainable nutrient management approaches and emerging technologies such as biochar, controlled-release fertilizers, and digital monitoring. The bibliometric analysis highlighted Italy, France, and Mexico in terms of citation counts, and Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom in scientific output. It is concluded that integrating Yagodin’s contributions with recent evidence strengthens an updated agrochemical approach capable of addressing contemporary environmental and productive challenges.