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Endemic Species of the Genus Calligonum L. in the Kyzylkum Desert (Uzbekistan): Population, Distribution, and Negative Impacts
Department of Biology, Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Department of Biology, Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Department of Biology, Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
- 1 Department of Biology, Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
- 2 Department of Biology, Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
- 3 Department of Biology, Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
American Journal of Plant Sciences·Volume 16 (2025)·Pages 361–368·Published 12 March 2025·DOI10.4236/ajps.2025.163028
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Abstract
This article provides information about the “endemic” species of the Calligonum L. genus found in the Southwestern Kyzylkum, specifically Calligonum zakirovii (Khalk.) F.O. Khass., C. paletzkianum Litv., C. molle Litv., and C. matteianum Drobow. The current distribution areas of these species have been identified, and modern GIS maps have been created. Negative factors influencing their populations and distribution areas have been determined. The rarity of these species has been assessed according to the Red Book of Uzbekistan and the International Red List (IUCN Red List).
KeywordsSouthwestern KyzylkumRare SpeciesEndemicRed BookHerbarium
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