INFLUENCE OF EPIPHYTIC BACTERIA ON THE YIELD OF FODDER CROPS UNDER UNFAVORABLE CONDITIONS OF KARAKALPAKSTAN

Abstract

This research explores the role of epiphytic bacteria in enhancing the productivity of fodder crops grown under the harsh environmental conditions of Karakalpakstan. Due to factors such as high soil salinity, water scarcity, and temperature extremes, agricultural productivity in this region faces significant challenges. Epiphytic bacteria, which naturally inhabit the surfaces of plant organs, may contribute to plant resilience by promoting growth, improving nutrient uptake, and increasing stress tolerance. The study evaluates how the presence and activity of these beneficial microorganisms can positively influence fodder crop yield, thus offering sustainable strategies for improving agriculture in arid and semi-arid regions.