SEED PRODUCTIVITY AND SOWING QUALITIES OF MONARDA (MONARDA L.) VARIETY SAMPLES IN SOUTHERN UZBEKISTAN

The article presents the results of studies on the morphobiological characteristics, seed productivity, and sowing qualities of seeds of Monarda (Monarda L.) variety samples under the southern conditions of Uzbekistan. During the research, the developmental phases of the variety samples, plant height, number of branches, green and dry biomass yield, as well as seed productivity and sowing qualities were evaluated. According to the obtained results, seed germination in all variety s exceeded standard requirements, with the highest values recorded for the Limonniy aromat variety . This variety was identified as promising in terms of both seed productivity and seed quality. The research findings demonstrate the feasibility of introducing Monarda under the southern conditions of Uzbekistan and cultivating it for seed production.