IN VITRO CULTIVATION OF RED-SOIL ASTRAGALUS (ASTRAGALUS TERRAE RUBRAE BUTKOV)

Аннотация

The flora of Uzbekistan is rich and diverse, containing numerous rare and endemic plant species. Among them, Red-soil Astragalus (Astragalus terrae rubrae Butkov) is a unique endemic species listed in the “Red Book of Uzbekistan.” This plant is distinguished by its high content of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, saponins, polysaccharides, and organic acids. These components exhibit cardioprotective, immunostimulatory, and anti-inflammatory activities, making the species a valuable resource for pharmaceutical applications. However, the progressive reduction of its natural populations highlights the necessity of employing in vitro biotechnological approaches for its conservation and large-scale propagation