Indigo is the "king" among colors and the "color of kings". So for many centuries the history of civilizations has noted the importance of the color Indigo - the color of the sky, water and the "depth" of human perceptions. It is hard to think looking at an unremarkable bush of a plant that it played a significant role in the history of ancient civilizations. This plant continues to amaze today. A vivid example for surprise and delight is the case known from history when the tunic of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, dyed in indigo, almost did not change its color even after 3.5 thousand years.
In the publication brought to the attention of readers, it is said about the role of the Indigo plant in the history of mankind, about the current situation, about what useful properties this amazing plant has for nature and man. About those incredible properties that allow it to grow in the most unfavorable conditions, in conditions of severe water shortage and soil salinity. Currently, Indigofera is one of the few crops, the cultivation of which contributes to the improvement of the condition and quality of soils and the prevention of its degradation.
The allowance includes the following:
• Brief discussion of sustainable land use issues at the global and local levels
• Information about Indigoferatinctoria - the history of the cultivation of this plant and the use of natural Indigo dye, the biological characteristics of this plant, the conditions for its growth and development
• Recommendations for growing this crop in the conditions of Uzbekistan, with a detailed plan of agrotechnical measures
• Detailed description of the production of Indigo dye powder in the field
• Information about the possibilities of selling the pigment in the domestic market and export prospects.