Farkhod I. Karimov

The Yozyovon Sand Massif as a proposed Important Plant Area in the Fergana Valley: floristic value, habitat loss, and threats

Lowland sand ecosystems are among the most vulnerable and least represented habitat types in area-based conservation frameworks, particularly in the arid landscapes of Central Asia. Despite their high ecological specialization and endemism, these ecosystems remain poorly integrated into national and regional conserva...