THE EFFICACY OF SEED PROTECTANTS AGAINST ALTERNARIOSIS DISEASE OF VEGETABLE CROPS
Abstract
Vegetable crops make up the bulk of the world's agricultural crops. Currently, the gross yield of vegetables in the world is 560-570 mln. tons, and in developed countries, per capita consumption of vegetables corresponds to 100 kilograms per year. From ancient times, one of the main conditions for ensuring high and quality yields of vegetable crops is the protection of crops from diseases. To meet the needs of the population and industry of the republic, about 1.9 mln. tons of potatoes and 5.9 mln. tons vegetable and melon products are required. In order to increase the yield and quality of vegetable crops grown in the country, the use of modern technology in their cultivation, the introduction of productive and local varieties, as well as a number of factors play a special role in effective protection of vegetables from various diseases. KEYWORDS: Alternaria, seed protectants, potato seed, tomato seed, disease, pathogen, seed infection.