Study of agroecological characteristics of almond varieties and forms and parametric characteristics of their trees cultivated in the territory of Julfa district of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

The article studies the distribution areas of cultivated varieties and forms of almond in the Julfa district, conducts phenological observations of the identified varieties and forms, measures the dynamics of their shoots and fruits every ten days, selects promising varieties and forms, and prepares cuttings. "Botanical Garden". and was grafted and grown in the owner's yard. The length of annual shoots of almond varieties and forms common in the Julfa district was 30-41 cm, respectively. Some promising varieties and forms were also observed for their biologically active periods, starting with the flowering phase, and regular data collection was conducted. Two new forms were identified in the Julfa district, their varietal affiliation was determined, and they were given a conditional name based on their distribution area. The article also indicates the harvest dates. The biometric indicators of almond varieties and forms cultivated in the Julfa district were also studied and presented. The age, height, crown and trunk diameter, and average weight of each fruit of each tree variety and form are described in detail here. Of the almond varieties and forms found, the tallest were the Dash, Sugra and Seifi varieties, which were 6-11 meters tall, while the Jamaldin-1 and Abrakunus-2 forms were 5-9 meters tall. The highest average fruit weight was found in the Dash Badam, Seifi and Sugra almond varieties, 11-15 grams, and in the Jamaldin-1 and Abrakunus-2 forms, 12-14 grams.