FEATURES OF THE SILYBUM MARIANUM (L.) GAERTN. SEEDS IN THE DRY CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF UZBEKISTAN

In the paper the data on the quality of seeds, as well as the dependence of seed germination on the duration of their storage and the conditions of growing Silybum marianum in the arid soil-climatic conditions of Uzbekistan were given. Analyzes show that Silybum marianum on soil-climatic conditions of Uzbekistan can be cultivated only as an annual plant, and autumn and sub-winter crops should not be used. Analysis of the quality of seed showed that seeds with better germination and germination energy are formed during the average collection time. The authors recommended this period of seed collection in the arid conditions of Uzbekistan.