INCREASING THE GERMINATION OF FLAX SEEDS BY APPLYING ACTIVATED CARBON IMPREGNATED WITH MANGANESE CARBONATE TO THE SOIL

Abstract

The development of flax production contributes to the production of oil, which has found application for food consumption, as well as in a number of technical areas. Recently, flax pulp has been considered as an alternative to the powder industry, replacing cotton, the supply of which has been significantly reduced. The introduction of promising developments in the field of agricultural intensification contributes to increasing flax yields and optimizing the use of acreage. One of the directions in this field involves the use of growth activators that promote accelerated development, especially during seed germination, as well as in the early stages of plant formation. The most promising approach in this area is the integrated application of various types of effects on cultivated plants. In this study, field tests were carried out on flax crops with activated carbon impregnated with manganese carbonate. The introduction of the proposed remedy directly into the soil during the planting period of seed showed the high effectiveness of the developed technique for intensifying the development of flax plants in the early stages of genesis. The results obtained in field experiments showed an increase in flax germination by 18%, as well as a decrease in the adverse effects of mucus formation. This development can be recommended for use in farms engaged in the cultivation of bast crops.