INTRODUCED CULTIVARS OF KAKI AND THEIR BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION IN THE DRY SUBTROPICS OF SOUTHERN DAGESTAN

The goal of this research is to study fruits biochemical composition of kaki cultivars introduced in the dry subtropics of southern Dagestan. Long-term research has been carried out applying conventional programs and classical methods of varietal and breeding research in accordance with the methodology of state tests as well as by the methodology outlined in the workshop on biochemistry. Based on a longterm study of a complex of indicators we selected the cultivars providing the maximum safety of the main component among biochemical substances, promoting the economy of raw materials, in particular, sugar, and improving the quality of production. The data obtained significantly supplement the given idea about economic value of kaki cultivars, which are introduced and classified as high-value according to the content of biologically active substances. Biochemical analysis was carried out in the fruits from the basic kaki assortment produced in the Republic and from the promising breeding material. The data bank was supplemented by these indicators.