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DOI: Analysis of Important Ecological Factors Affecting Representatives of the Genus Helichrysum Occurring in Uzbekistan
Boyatova Guzalkhon Ibrohimovna , Department of Biology, Namangan State University, Uzbekistan Dehqonov Davron Burxonovich , Namangan State University, UzbekistanAbstract
This study analyzes the distribution areas and main climatic factors — annual average temperature and annual precipitation — of selected species belonging to the genus Helichrysum (H. arenarium, H. maracandicum, H. mussae, H. nuratavicum, H. thianschanicum) in Uzbekistan. Climatic indicators obtained from the WorldClim database were compared with plant coordinates using ArcGIS software. The results showed that each species is adapted to specific ecological and climatic conditions. Differences in temperature and moisture requirements among the species influence their natural distribution and sensitivity to climate change. These findings provide important insights into the ecological requirements of Helichrysum species and serve as a foundation for their conservation and preparation for future environmental changes.
Keywords
Helichrysum, climatic factors, ecological analysis
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