Citrus cultivation in the Lankaran and Astara regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan
https://doi.org/10.55959/MSU0579-9414-5-2022-6-129-139
Abstract
The modern territorial organization of citrus cultivation in the Lankaran and Astara administrative regions, which are part of the Lankaran-Astara economic and geographical region, was studied using statistical materials, observations and questionnaires; tables and diagrams were compiled. Based on world experience, the natural and economic factors influencing the development of citrus fruits in the administrative regions are analyzed and protection measures are determined. The main goals and objectives were achieved by analyzing the historical development of traditions, the current state and prospects for growing citrus fruits in the study area. The cultivation of citrus fruits is one of the most demanded areas for the development of the agricultural sector of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which is not adequately studied from the economic and geographical point of view.
It was found that the process of planting and the location of citrus trees in the study area result in different yields of the same fruit variety. It is concluded that the yield of orchards is higher at farms located at 10‒30 m above sea level, with the correct location (recommended tree planting sites are on the southeastern, eastern and southern slopes of the mountains) and compliance with the planting distance (at least 3×3 m between trees) and agrotechnical standards.
The effective territorial organization of citrus cultivation in the Lankaran-Astara economic-geographical region and the identification of problems in the field are of great scientific relevance.
About the Authors
N. A. Pashayev
Hasan Aliyev Institute of Geography, ANAN
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
D.Sc. in Geography
I. I. Aleskerzade
Lankaran State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
doctoral student
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For citations:
Pashayev N.A., Aleskerzade I.I. Citrus cultivation in the Lankaran and Astara regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Vestnik Moskovskogo universiteta. Seriya 5, Geografiya. 2022;(6):129-139. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.55959/MSU0579-9414-5-2022-6-129-139
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