MORPHOMETRIC INDICATORS OF THE NEWLY DEVELOPED APRICOT VARIETY “SALOVAT – PRUNUS ARMENIACA L.”

Sirojiddin Sultanov

Авторы

Sirojiddin Sultanov Termiz University of Economics and Service, Termiz, Uzbekistan

Ключевые слова:

apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.), “Salovat” variety, morphometric indicators, growth vigor, branching intensity, leaf morphology, leaf blade length, morpho-biological characteristics, breeding, intensive orchard management.

Аннотация

This scientific study investigates the main morphometric indicators of the newly developed apricot variety “Salovat” and analyzes its morpho-biological and economically valuable promising traits. The research was conducted under the agroecological conditions of Samarkand region, where the growth vigor, branching intensity, leaf morphology, and leaf blade parameters of the variety were evaluated. According to the results, the “Salovat” variety is characterized by medium growth vigor (index 5), moderate branching intensity (index 5), and a slightly spreading crown shape (index 3). The leaf blade is elongated (index 7), of medium width (index 5), with a sharp tip and serrated margins. These morphometric characteristics indicate that the variety possesses high photosynthetic activity, good adaptability, and stability in fruit productivity. The findings allow recommending the “Salovat” variety as a promising breeding material suitable for cultivation in intensive orchard systems.

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