It is shown that the leading role in the aquaculture of Iraq belongs to Cyprinids, which account for over 80 % of all fish farming production. The most widespread in the country are four main world species of carp aquaculture: common carp (Cyprinus carpio), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis). Basically, the traditional technology of growing Cyprinids in ponds is used, which includes the main fish farming processes: care of broodstock to prepare them for spawning, collecting eggs and milt, eggs fertilization and incubation of embryos, raising juveniles and marketable fish. Currently, there are about 2 thousand private fish farms, which have ponds of various sizes from 4 to 100 hectares. Cultivation of Cyprinids in Iraq is carried out mainly by extensive methods: the use of the natural food base of reservoirs with low fish stocking density in polyculture. The fish productivity of ponds varies greatly in different fish farms from 1,5 to 6 t/ha, which is due to economic reasons. The data on changes in the temperature of pond water during the year and hydrochemical indicators are given, which shows favorable conditions for Cyprinids rearing. Information on the use of compound feeds for growing carp in ponds is provided, and data on the composition and nutritional value of the feed used. The fish culture indicators for the main biotechnical processes of the rearing of four Cyprinid species in Iraq are described in detail. In the conclusion, it is indicated that for the effective development of aquaculture in Iraq, government support is needed in the form of a developed long-term program and legislative acts.

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Aim. The purpose of these studies is to assess the phytotoxicity and insectoacaricidal activity of actinomycetes culture fluid. The results of phytosanitary monitoring on plantings of crops indicate the massive development of pathogens of viral phytopathogens which can spread through insects -pests and ticks. In this connection, the study of soil actinomycetes of the Astrakhan region provides a promising direction for creating a microbial preparation for regulating pests which are carriers of phytopathogenic viruses. Material and Methods. The phytotoxicity of the actinomycetes culture fluid was assessed in laboratory experiments on seeds of the Novichok tomato variety. Acidic and acaricidal activity was determined in the laboratory by a method based on contact interaction between the preparation and the test object. Results. As the result of the studies, ten isolates showed a phytotoxic effect on the Novichok tomato. The highest biometric indicators of the plants studied -biomass (15.3-17.0 mg), root length (3.7-5.0 cm) and stem length (2.0-2.7 cm) were found in variants with isolates №2, №3, № 10, №11 and №18, which also had high rates of seed germination. These isolates most actively suppressed the vitality (90-100%) of melon (Aphis gossypii Glover.) аnd legume (beet) (Aphis fabae Black.) аphids and spider mites (Tetranychus urticae Koch.) in laboratory conditions. Conclusion. The study of isolates №2, №3, №10, №11 and №18 showed high insectoacaricidal activity and phytostimulating properties. Using 16S DNA sequencing, 2 strains, №2 and №18, that are represented by Nocardiopsis umidischolae species, were identified.

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In an experiment on white rats, the regenerating effect of biologically active substances of plant species growing in the Astrakhan region was shown: Achillea micrantha Willd., Helichrysum arenarium, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Helichrysum nogaicum Tzvel. The article presents data from planimetric studies of damaged skin. The results obtained make it possible to consider extracts as the basis of tissue repair stimulants, as well as to recommend them as anti-inflammatory and wound healing agents.