Okra root system and features of nutrient absorption from the soil

The article presents the results of a field experiment studying the impact of various mineral and organic fertilization schemes on the productivity of okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus L.) under the conditions of Turkmenistan. The experiment was conducted in 2024 at the Turkmen Agricultural University named after S.A. Niyazov. A scheme with nine fertilizer variants and four replications was used. The highest yield (up to 11.3 t/ha) was achieved with the combined application of mineral fertilizers (full NPK dose) and biohumus (6 t/ha). The study describes the morphological features of the root system, nutrient uptake physiology, and environmental factors influencing nutrient absorption. The results demonstrate the high adaptability of okra to local conditions and the effectiveness of integrated fertilization in achieving high yields.