THE EFFECT OF CLIMATIC FACTORS ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF TURKESTAN BUGLEWEED (AJUGA TURKESTANICA (REGEL) BRIQ.)
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Keywords: Ajuga turkestanica, Turkestan bugleweed, climatic factors, vegetation period, growth and development, medicinal plants, steroid compounds, propagation, in vitro cultivation, Central Asia, Uzbekistan flora, ecological conditions, seed formation, flowering phase.Abstract
Abstract: This study examines the influence of climatic factors on the growth and development of Ajuga turkestanica (Regel) Briq., commonly known as Turkestan bugleweed. The species is a valuable medicinal plant native to Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan, and is known for its biologically active compounds. Climatic conditions such as temperature, precipitation, soil moisture, and seasonal variations play a significant role in regulating its growth stages, biomass accumulation, and overall physiological development. The research analyzes how different environmental factors affect germination, vegetative growth, flowering, and reproductive performance of the species. Understanding these relationships is important for improving cultivation practices, conserving natural populations, and optimizing the sustainable use of Ajuga turkestanica in pharmaceutical and agricultural applications.
