GENUS LYCIUM MILL. OF THE FAMILY SOLANACEAE: BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, BIOLOGICAL FEATURES AND PROSPECTS FOR UTILIZATION

Nurmamatova Feruza Mukhtor kizi, Siddikova Shakhnoza Akhmedovna

GENUS LYCIUM MILL. OF THE FAMILY SOLANACEAE: BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, BIOLOGICAL FEATURES AND PROSPECTS FOR UTILIZATION

Authors

Nurmamatova Feruza Mukhtor kizi, Siddikova Shakhnoza Akhmedovna Master’s Student, Jizzakh State Pedagogical University, Associate Professor, Jizzakh State Pedagogical University

Keywords:

Solanaceae, Lycium, goji, medicinal plants, antioxidants, biologically active compounds, introduction, adaptation.

Abstract

This article presents a scientific review of the genus Lycium Mill., belonging to the family Solanaceae. The taxonomic position, morphological structure, ecological adaptability, geographical distribution, biochemical composition, and practical significance of representatives of this genus are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to medicinal properties, biologically active compounds, and prospects for introduction and cultivation in arid regions. It has been established that species of the genus Lycium are of considerable interest for pharmacology, food production, agriculture, and environmental restoration.

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Published

2026-04-29

How to Cite

Nurmamatova Feruza Mukhtor kizi, Siddikova Shakhnoza Akhmedovna. (2026). GENUS LYCIUM MILL. OF THE FAMILY SOLANACEAE: BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, BIOLOGICAL FEATURES AND PROSPECTS FOR UTILIZATION. Ethiopian International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 13(4), 2473–2474. Retrieved from https://www.eijmr.org/index.php/eijmr/article/view/6482