IMPROVING THE GERMINATION OF FERULA TADSHIKORUM SEEDS BY ENCAPSULATION WITH A BIOGEL BASED ON CELLULOSE WASTE
In this study, an environmentally safe hydrogel was developed using cellulose waste. The hydrogel is biodegradable, does not pollute the soil, and possesses high water-retention capacity. A biogel was obtained by immobilizing bacterial cells capable of supplying essential macro- and microelements to plant roots, even in sandy soils, into the hydrogel matrix. The impact of encapsulating Ferula tadshikorum seeds with this biogel on their germination was investigated. According to the results, encapsulated seeds showed improved germination, with increased root system activity, leading to better uptake of essential nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, silicon, sulfur, and nitrogen. Furthermore, this approach helped meet the water requirements of the plant, had a positive effect on its growth and development, enhanced resistance to phytopathogens, and contributed to increased yield and product quality. The experiments were conducted on rainfed lands in the Surkhandarya region.
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