O’ZBAKISTON TOG’LARIDA TARQALGAN JUNIPERUS L. TURKUMI BOTANIK TAVSIFI, VAKILLARI VA AHAMIYATI

Аннотация

The article is devoted to the botanical description of plants of the genus Juniperus L., distributed in the mountains of Uzbekistan, their representatives and ecological significance. The genus Juniperus is one of the oldest and ecologically important groups of plants. These plants are mainly found in mountainous and foothill areas and are highly resistant, exhibiting resistance to drought and frost. The article analyzes in detail the characteristics of plants belonging to the genus Juniperus, the biotopes in which they grow, and their ecological role. Juniperus representatives distributed in the Tien Shan, Fergana and Zarafshan mountains of Uzbekistan, especially such species as Juniperus communis and Juniperus turkestanica, are discussed. The article also considers the use of Juniperus plants in folk medicine and the construction industry, their economic and ecological significance, as well as their role in preserving the nature of Uzbekistan. The article emphasizes the need to increase the importance of Juniperus plants in ensuring ecological sustainability and managing natural resources.