COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MICROELEMENT COMPOSITION OF SOILS IN THE NATURAL HABITATS OF TURKESTAN FUMITORY (FUMARIOLA TURKESTANICA)

Abstract

This study presents a comparative analysis of the microelement composition of soils in the natural habitats of Fumariola turkestanica, commonly known as Turkestan fumitory, a rare endemic species of the Alay Range. The research focuses on assessing the ecological characteristics of soils where the species naturally occurs and identifying the variability of microelement content across different habitat conditions. Soil samples were collected from typical growth sites of F. turkestanica under varying environmental conditions, including differences in altitude, moisture availability, and vegetation cover. Laboratory analyses were conducted to determine the concentration of essential microelements. The obtained results indicate significant differences in microelement content depending on habitat type, which directly influences the distribution and ecological adaptation of the species. The study highlights the importance of soil chemical composition in shaping the growth conditions of rare endemic plants and provides a scientific basis for further ecological monitoring and conservation of F. turkestanica populations.