SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AT AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY: OCIMUM BASILICUM AND NATURAL HERBICIDES

The research team of the Plant Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory at Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University is conducting a systematic study of the allelopathic properties of Ocimum basilicum L. as a potential source of natural herbicides.

The main focus of the study is on examining the effects of basil’s secondary metabolites on physiological and biochemical processes related to seed germination and the growth of recipient plants. The allelopathic effect is considered a key mechanism of interspecies interaction, capable of inhibiting the development of unwanted vegetation.

The methodology includes a series of controlled in vitro and in situ experiments. The research evaluates the effects of aqueous and alcoholic extracts from different fractions of basil on the growth and development of target plants. The experimental data obtained allow researchers to identify the specifics of allelopathic interactions and quantitatively assess the inhibitory activity of the extracts.

The results provide a scientific foundation for modeling chemical interference mechanisms between plants and reveal the potential of using Ocimum basilicum as a component of environmentally safe plant protection products. The practical significance of the work lies in creating a methodological and technological basis for the development of natural herbicides aimed at replacing synthetic products. Implementing such solutions supports the introduction of resource-saving and ecologically sustainable agricultural technologies, including in the context of the East Kazakhstan region.

This research is conducted within the framework of priority areas in biotechnology and sustainable agriculture and reflects the contribution of Amanzholov University scientists to addressing current challenges in modern agricultural science.