Influence of different illumination levels on growth and development of basil eugenol (Ocimum gratissimum L.)

The influence of different illumination levels on the growth and development of the basil eugenol in environments of Adyge Republic is resulted in this article. With the increasing of illumination (starting from 3-5 ths lx) the growth, development, and accumulation of essential oil in plants is increased too. In 50-60 ths lx basil grows better and gross yield of the essential oil is increase. The shading of plants reduces weight and quantity of leaves and inflorescences, increases the percentage of the essential oil, rises eugenol content in oil.