PROSPECTS OF USING MONARDA DOUBLE ESSENTIAL OIL IN BIOLOGIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

The paper considers the prospects for using Monarda didyma L. essential oil in the biologization of agricultural production. In the face of modern environmental challenges, agricultural enterprises are increasingly turning to nature-based technologies, in particular, the use of biological plant protection products and environmentally friendly cultivation methods. Monarda didyma L. essential oil demonstrates multifunctional properties, including antimicrobial, fungicidal and allelopathic activity, which makes it a promising tool for combating pathogenic microorganisms, in particular fungi and bacteria that affect agricultural crops. During research, its ability to reduce the number of microscopic fungi in the soil was revealed, which indicates its potential as a natural regulator of phytosanitary conditions. In addition, Monarda didyma L. essential oil has significant antibacterial activity, exceeding the standards of some pharmacopoeial plants. The article emphasizes the possibilities of integrating this plant into environmentally friendly agricultural production systems, which contributes to reducing the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides and supporting the sustainable development of agroecosystems