БИОТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ОЦЕНКА И СОХРАНЕНИЕ ДИКОРАСТУЩИХ ПИЩЕВЫХ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫХ ПЛОДОВ: СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ПОДХОДЫ К ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЮ ПРОДОВОЛЬСТВЕННОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ И УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ

Аннотация

In the face of global food insecurity, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation, modern biology must provide innovative and sustainable solutions. This study addresses one of the critical problems in contemporary biological science: the underutilization and genetic erosion of Wild Edible Fruits (WEFs), despite their high nutritional and medicinal value. Focusing on species such as the European Nettle Tree, Russian Olive, Sycamore Fig, Common Fig, Chinese Lantern, European Plum, Fox Grape, and Indian Jujube, this research explores their potential through a modern biotechnological lens. Nutritional profiling shows Bay Laurel with the highest moisture content and European Plum with the highest protein levels. Sycamore Fig and European Plum lead in ash, fat, and fiber content, respectively, while Fox Grape exhibits the highest zinc concentration. Advanced extraction techniques and phytochemical analyses were applied to investigate the bioactive compounds contributing to their therapeutic properties. This study presents a forward-looking perspective on integrating these neglected species into biotechnological frameworks, thereby addressing key issues in sustainable food systems. The findings support a shift toward a circular economy model that not only conserves biodiversity but also enhances the socioeconomic resilience of rural communities, particularly in the Himalayan region. This work exemplifies how modern biological approaches can unlock the potential of untapped natural resources for holistic, sustainable development. adu.uz universaljurnal.uz 10