Elemental composition in the “soil-plant” system of Capparis spinosa L. growing in different regions: a comparative aspect
https://doi.org/10.26897/2949-4710-2026-4-1-1-01
Abstract
Capparis spinosa L. is a xerophytic species with high resistance to drought, extreme temperatures, and soil moisture deficiency. Due to its biological characteristics, the plant effectively prevents soil erosion and land degradation. This study focuses on the role of mineral metabolism in the adaptation of C. spinosa to saline conditions. Based on a comparative analysis of the elemental composition of soils and vegetative plant organs sampled from contrasting ecotopes, the key mechanisms of salt tolerance in this species have been identified. In soils and C. spinosa samples, 25 elements were identified and quantified: nine macroelements (K, Ca, Na, Mg, Fe, Al, Sr, S, P), twelve microelements, and four heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg). The content of macroelements in soils decreased in the following sequence: Ca, Fe, Al, K, Na, Mg, Sr, P, S. In the studied C. spinosa samples, highly efficient potassium (K) accumulation was detected (BAC > 10), while sulfur (S), phosphorus (P), and sodium (Na) exhibited hyperaccumulation properties (BAC > 1.0–10.0). Magnesium (Mg) and strontium (Sr) showed moderate accumulation (BAC > 0.1–1.0). C. spinosa accumulates calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), and aluminium (Al) in limited quantities to support metabolic processes (BAC > 0.01–0.1).
About the Authors
Kamoliddin Ch. KurbonovUzbekistan
Kamoliddin Ch. Kurbonov, doctoral student of the Laboratory of Cellular Technologies of Vegetables and Plants
Guzal I. Amanova
Guzal I. Amanova, CSc (Bio), Junior Research Associate at the Laboratory of Cellular Technologies of Vegetables and Plants
Alimzhon D. Matchanov
Alimzhon D. Matchanov, DSc (Chem), Professor, Head of the Laboratory of Low-Molecular Biologically Active Compounds
Zhamolitdin F. Ziyavitdinov
Zhamolitdin F. Ziyavitdinov, DSc (Chem), Professor, Head of the Laboratory of Cellular Technologies of Vegetables and Plants
Nail Zh. Sagdiev
Nail Zh. Sagdiev, CSc (Chem)
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Kurbonov K.Ch., Amanova G.I., Matchanov A.D., Ziyavitdinov Zh.F., Sagdiev N.Zh. Elemental composition in the “soil-plant” system of Capparis spinosa L. growing in different regions: a comparative aspect. Timiryazev Biological Journal. 2026;4(1):101. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26897/2949-4710-2026-4-1-1-01
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