Development of Some Medicinal Plants Under the Agroecological Conditions of the Ganja–Gazakh Region
Afag Aliyeva
Abstract. The article provides information on innovative methods for cultivating medicinal plants in the Ganja–Gazakh region, which has favorable climatic conditions for agriculture, as well as their potential application within the region’s agroecological environment. As is known, medicinal plants are widely used in traditional medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, cosmetology, and other fields. The cultivation of these plants in the Ganja–Gazakh region plays an important role, particularly in providing income for the rural population. The use of innovative technologies in the cultivation of medicinal plants is important not only for increasing productivity but also for ensuring ecological safety. Soil sample analysis shows that the soils are insufficiently supplied with available forms of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These soils are generally poorly provided with nutrients. Therefore, the application of organic and mineral fertilizers is essential to ensure the growth, development, and high yield of agricultural crops, as well as to maintain soil fertility. Observations conducted on Achillea filipendulina demonstrated that the duration and percentage of germination vary depending on soil moisture and temperature conditions. In the case of Taraxacum officinalis, seeds sown under certain agrotechnical conditions show higher productivity in the third year. Experimental results have established that the application of different rates of mineral fertilizers in combination with manure significantly increases the number of vegetative and generative shoots per plant.
Keywords: medicinal plants, agroecology, innovative methods, organic fertilizers, mineral fertilizers