MORPHOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF CITRUS PLANTS IN THE CLIMATE OF UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

Under the climatic conditions of Uzbekistan, specifically in the Kibray district of the Tashkent region, new local lemon (Citrus limon L.) varieties were developed under controlled greenhouse (limonarium) and laboratory conditions. The research was conducted based on the breeding methodologies proposed by Z. Fakhruddinov, which were further refined and adapted to local environmental factors. As a result of the study, improved breeding approaches were established, enabling the development of new citrus genotypes characterized by high yield potential, enhanced resistance to abiotic and biotic stress factors, and superior adaptability to regional climatic conditions. Hybridization with local cultivars, grafting techniques, and artificial cross-pollination were employed to select forms. These approaches facilitated the creation of competitive, high-yielding lemon varieties distinguished by desirable organoleptic properties, high vitamin content, and increased resistance to diseases. promising