PREPARATION OF SEEDS FOR SOWING SHRENK SPRUCE FOR CULTIVATION IN ZAILIYSKY ALATAU
The results of scientific research on the reforestation of high mountain forests by the sowing seeds of Schrenk spruce are reported. The soaking and snowing methods for the presowing treatment of seeds in order for them to sprout properly are developed. The method of soaking allows separating the full-grain seeds from the empty and underdeveloped seeds. The snowing of spruce seeds after soaking allows developing the seed germs and increases the germination of seeds to the conditional sizes.