FEATURES OF BIOMORPHOMETRIC INDICATORS OF MAY ROSE HIP GROWING IN THE BAYRACH FORESTS OF THE TEREKTI DISTRICT OF THE WEST KAZAKHSTAN REGION

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of biomorphometric parameters of rosehip (Rosa sp.) growing in the bayrach forests of the Terekti district. During the work, field observations and sampling of rose hips leaves and fruits were carried out. As a result of the analysis, the average value of the stem height was determined to be 63.3 cm with an average linear and quadratic deviation of 15.45 and 20.81 cm, respectively, the variation coefficient for the indicator was 32.87%. The average value of the leaf length and width was 8.38 and 5.28 cm, respectively. During the research, the presence of thorns at the base of leaf petioles was determined, while thorns were absent on the flower-bearing shoots. The results of the study showed that rose hips in this region are characterized by a high level of variability, which can be explained by both genetic and environmental aspects. The identified biomorphometric indicators contribute to understanding the ecology of rose hips and their role in local ecosystems. These results are of interest to specialists in botany, ecology and forestry, and can also be useful for developing measures to protect and restore natural resources in the West Kazakhstan region.