FORMATION OF FRUIT ELEMENTS IN CITRUS FRUITS CULTURES IN CONDITIONS OF TAJIKISTAN

<p>&nbsp;The paper presents the results of a study of the phenological phases of the development<br>of citrus crops (lemon, orange, tangerine, etc.) in protected ground conditions in Tajikistan. It has been<br>established that citrus crops have four growth periods under these conditions. In protected soil conditions, citrus plants usually begin their development phase in early April and which lasts for 18-27 days.<br>The fruit setting period extends from April to the first ten days of May. Improving soil moisture, along<br>62<br>with timely and high-quality plant nutrition, enhances the formation of fruit elements and increases<br>yields.</p>