Economic efficiency of growing amaranth in Dagestan

Abstract

Abstract Leaves and seeds of food types of amaranth are rich in water-soluble protein that does not contain gluten, and a variety of essential and minor components necessary for the functioning of the human body. The results of studying the technological methods of amaranth cultivation, its physiological and biochemical properties and economic efficiency in the Republic of Dagestan are presented. The introduction of highly productive agricultural crop amaranth with a high protein content with a full set of essential amino acids, biologically active substances and mineral elements opens up wide prospects for its multi-purpose use in agriculture, aimed at accelerating the scientific and technical development of agro-industrial production. Crop has great prospects both in Dagestan and in other regions of Russia, being a valuable raw material for creating functional products.