Vitrovchak L. Optimization of the cultivation technology elements of black seed in the conditions of the Western Forest Steppe

The topicality of the topic lies in the study of a complex of agrotechnical measures for cultivation in the conditions of the Western Forest Steppe of an economically profitable and undemanding medicinal crop - nigella sativa L. As a result of the conducted research, the minimum and optimal temperatures for the germination of seeds of black seed were established in relation to humidity; the influence of the sowing period, the seeding rate, the method of the plant growth regulator application on the duration of the interphase and vegetation periods of growth and development of black seed plants was revealed; photosynthetic activity of agrocenosis; biometric indicators of plants; seed yield of black seed; quality indicators of medicinal plant raw materials; economic and energy assessment taking into account the factors studied and regional conditions.