Floristic Analysis of the Gusarchay River
Mislimat Safikhanova
Abstract. Biological diversity is a complex concept that includes genetic, taxonomic, phylogenetic, and ecological aspects. However, species richness, which is only one of the dimensions of biodiversity, has become the most widely used indicator of biodiversity and its changes. Understanding the diversity and distribution of plants and fungi, including in the Gusar Chaya basin, is crucial for developing effective conservation and restoration strategies, as well as for assessing the impacts of climate change and human activities. The plant environment is a combination of abiotic and biotic stresses, and plant responses to these stresses are just as complex. Climate change also affects plants and contributes to their growth dynamics. It has been shown to cause a number of environmental responses, including rapid shifts in plant distribution, often moving to the poles and higher altitudes in response to rising temperatures. These ongoing changes highlight the urgent need for continuous monitoring and adaptive management of ecosystems to ensure long-term biodiversity conservation.
Keywords: biological diversity, ecosystem, biotic factors, species richness, vegetation cover