SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON FENUGREEK (T. FOENUM-GRAECUM L.) UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
medicinal, seed, morphology, biomorphology, biomass, temperature, wrinkled coat, anatomy, epidermis, embryo, endosperm, Trigonella foenum-graecum, seed anatomy, exotesta, diagnostic features, micrometry.Abstract
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the morphological and anatomical structure of T. foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek) seeds, alongside their germination dynamics under laboratory and field conditions. the results scientifically substantiate the eurythermal nature (tolerance to a wide temperature range) and high adaptive potential of the seeds. It was found that the maximum laboratory germination rate occurs at 28°C (98%), identifying this thermal regime as the most effective environment for accelerating biochemical processes (hydrolysis and respiration). In field trials, the highest yields were recorded in September (92%) and March (89%), proving these periods to be the most favorable in terms of the hydrothermal coefficient. The findings provide a robust scientific basis for the successful cultivation of fenugreek across various agro-climatic regions of Uzbekistan and the optimization of sowing dates. Furthermore, the seed structure was thoroughly investigated using advanced histological methods (rotary microtome, differential staining, and micrometry).
