THE IMPACT OF BIOFERTILIZERS ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF GENERATIVE AND VEGETATIVE ORGANS OF LEMON

The homeland of lemon is considered to be India, China, and the tropical islands of the Pacific, formed from the natural crossing of citrons and bitter oranges, and has developed as a distinct species over a long period. Each year, approximately 14 million tons of lemons are produced worldwide. The leading producing countries are India and Mexico, accounting for about 16% of the global yield. In Uzbekistan, 36,500 tons of lemons were produced in 2021. One of the key factors for obtaining a high-quality yield from fruit-bearing plants is timely fertilization. It is known that for many years, granular nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and various micronutrients have been widely used for the fertilization of fruit-bearing plants. The regular use of these macro-fertilizers is negatively affecting the meliorative condition of the soil in orchards.