SEED GERMINATION AND INTRODUCTION OF ASTRAGALUS ONOBRYSHIS L. (FABACEAE) IN THE CONDITIONS OF UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
Astragalus onobryshis L., seed dormancy, scarification, germination biology, Central Asia, introduction.Abstract
Astragalus onobryshis L. is one of the most polymorphic species of the genus Astragalus (Fabaceae), widely distributed in Central Asia. It is a valuable source of biologically active substances, including flavonoids with hypolipidemic and antimicrobial properties, making it important for pharmaceutical applications. However, natural resources of this species are limited, necessitating the development of cultivation methods. The present study examines the morphological characteristics of A. onobryshis seeds, their germination biology, and evaluates different scarification methods under laboratory and field conditions in the Tashkent region.
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