Introduction of Wild Medicinal Plants in the Botanical Garden of Osh State University

In the conditions of the botanical garden of Osh State University, a comprehensive study of introduction of common oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) is carried out in order to breed stable endemic forms for further use in breeding work. The article presents the results of primary adaptation of various species of oregano imported from other regions of Kyrgyzstan and abroad. Special attention is paid to the survival rate of plants in the first year of vegetation, as well as their reaction to extreme climatic conditions of winter and spring 2024. It is shown that despite unfavorable weather factors, some of the samples showed high resistance and adaptability, which allowed to collect seed material for further multiplication. Artificial selection methods were used to improve economically valuable traits such as yield, seed productivity, winter hardiness and morphological features. The research is conducted within the framework of the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which emphasizes the relevance of the work in the context of sustainable development of agro-ecosystems in Kyrgyzstan. Based on the data obtained, the authors consider it necessary to conduct further experiments to study the genetic resources of new endemic forms of medicinal plants for the purpose of their selective improvement.