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THE ROLE OF GRID-BASED MAPPING IN THE STUDY OF THE URBAN FLORA OF SAMARKAND CITY

biogeography, biodiversity, spatial analysis, flora, index, iNaturalist, grid-based mapping, urban flora

Authors

  • Gulkhayo GOFUROVA, PhD Student, Department of Botany, Institute of Biochemistry, Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, Samarkand, Uzbekistan., Uzbekistan

This article examines the application of grid-based mapping as a tool for assessing the condition of urban flora within the framework of global strategies for the conservation of plant species in cities. The method is analyzed as an effective bio-documentation practice, highlighting its advantages as well as certain limitations. Particular attention is given to its role in the systematic collection and scientific integration of data. The research was conducted within the framework of the national grid-mapping concept for the flora of Uzbekistan. In this context, special emphasis was placed on the study of the urban flora of Samarkand. The study area was divided into 174 grid cells, each measuring 1×1 km. Field investigations carried out during 2024–2025 resulted in the collection of primary floristic data, the analysis of which made it possible to assess the composition and spatial distribution patterns of the urban flora