MODERN APPROACH TO BIOLOGICAL PLANT PROTECTION IN HORTICULTURE USING BEEKEEPING
Keywords:
beekeeping, modern horticulture, apivectoring, biological protection, targeted delivery, nano-capsules, pesticides, environmentally friendly products.Abstract
This article presents an innovative model of using beekeeping not only as a pollination tool but also as a biological agent apivectoring for protecting plants from diseases in modern horticulture. The main objective of the study is to reduce the use of chemical pesticides and increase crop yield by delivering biological preparations beneficial microorganisms directly to plant flowers with the help of bees
The paper analyzes the possibilities of adapting this technology to the arid climate conditions of Uzbekistan, particularly focusing on the application of nano-encapsulated biopreparations. The proposed solution is justified by its economic efficiency, environmental safety, and its importance in producing export-oriented organic products compared to traditional spraying methods.
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