Samarkand State University Institute of Agrobitechnology and Food Safety Department of Agroecosystem Management
Shohnazar Abdusamatovich Hazratqulov
Head of the Department of Agroecosystem Management, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor
+998 99 092-26-79 shohnazar.hazratqulov@gmail.com
Since 2024, Shohnazar Abdusamatovich Hazratqulov has been serving as the Head of the Department of Agroecosystem Management at the Institute of Agrobiotechnology and Food Security of Sharof Rashidov Samarkand State University.
In 2009, he successfully defended his Candidate of Sciences dissertation entitled "The Effect of Compost on the Agrochemical Properties of Carbonate Soils and Maize Yield."
He pursued doctoral studies at Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany), one of the world's Top 100 universities. He is currently conducting research on "Treatment of Biowaste and Green Waste for Use as Soil Conditioner and Fertilizer in Agriculture."
To date, he has authored three research articles published in prestigious Q1 journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, as well as one textbook.
Staff of the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection
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Shodi Turduqulovich Kholikulov +998902717792
Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor. In 1977, he defended his candidate thesis on the topic "The Effect of Mulching on Soil Properties and Cotton Yield," and in 1996, he defended his doctoral thesis on the topic "The Effect of Mulching and Compost Application on the Improvement of Soil Properties and Regimes in Irrigated Soils of the Grey Soil Region and Its Impact on Cotton Yield." The scientist leads research in soil science, agrochemistry, ecology, and environmental fields. Professor Shodi Kholikulov participated with a presentation at the 10th and 20th International Congresses of the World Soil Scientists Society. He is a member of the International Association of Chemists in the USA and a member of the "Study of the Impact of Global Warming on Agriculture" international society at Ohio State University. The scientist actively works as a member of the editorial board of journals such as "Uzbekistan Soil," "Uzbekistan Geographical Society Bulletin," and "SamDU Bulletin." Shodi Kholikulov is the author of 10 textbooks and study guides, 7 monographs, more than 30 methodological manuals, and over 320 articles. The scientist has published around 10 articles in Scopus and Web of Science databases. https://doi.org/10.12911/22998993/141365; https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=43283537:
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Ortikov Tulkin Kuchkorovich Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor. He has been working at the Department of Soil Science and Agronomy at Samarkand State University since 2020. In 1991, he defended his candidate thesis on the topic "Microbiological Activity of Grey Soils and the Etiology of Verticillium dahliae Kleb Phytopathogenic Fungus When Nitrification Inhibitors Are Applied." He is currently working on his doctoral thesis on the topic "The Relationship Between the Humus and Microbiological Status of Soils in the Zarafshan Valley and Natural and Anthropogenic Factors." He is the author of 2 monographs, 7 textbooks, 15 study and methodological guides, and 370 scientific articles. Additionally, the scientist has published 6 articles in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202458704001 https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202458704015 https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202458704010 |
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Toshkenboev Otabek Negmatovich Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor. Since 2020, he has been working at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection of Samarkand State University. In 2003, he successfully defended his candidate dissertation on the topic “The impact of anthropogenic factors on the agrochemical indicators of the soils of the Zarafshan oasis.” He is the author of 1 textbook and 2 teaching manuals. He has published 4 articles in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. https://scholarzest.com/index.php/ejare/article/view/2299 https://web.archive.org/web/20221006053445id_ http://www.eurasian-scientific-editions.org/food_forum_0.pdf#page=33 |
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Pardaev Sindor Berdiyorovich
Assistant at the Department of Soil Science and Agronomy. He has been working at the Department of Soil Science and Agronomy since 2020. He is conducting research on the topic "The Effect of Compost Made from Municipal Solid Waste on Soil Properties and Yields." He has published over 40 scientific articles and theses in local and international journals and scientific collections. Additionally, 2 of his articles have been published in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. link; |
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Goziev Toshniyoz Chuliboevich
Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor. He has been working at the Department of Soil Science and Agronomy since 2020. In 2006, he successfully defended his candidate thesis on the topic "The Effect of Mulching with Polyethylene Film on the Properties of Irrigated Typical Grey Soils and Tobacco Yield in the Zarafshan Valley." He is the author of 1 monograph, 2 study guides, more than 4 methodological manuals, and over 60 scientific articles. (Reviewers https: //www. hrpub. org/journals/jour_reviewers.php?id=04) |
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Bobobekov Isomiddin Nuriddinovich
Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor. He has been working at the Department of Soil Science and Agronomy at Samarkand State University since 2020. In 2006, he successfully defended his candidate thesis on the topic "The Effect of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers on Reducing the Heavy Metal Content in Technogenically Polluted Typical Grey Soils (On the Example of Soils Around the Samarkand Chemical Plant)." He is the author of 1 textbook, 1 study guide, more than 10 educational and methodological manuals, and over 70 scientific articles and theses. Additionally, the scientist has published 5 articles in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. |
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Yoqubov Shahboz Mirzoqulovich Since 2023, Shahboz Yoqubov has been working as a lecturer at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection of Samarkand State University. He is conducting research on the topic: “The impact of biochar on the fertility of meadow-gray soils and the productivity of corn.” He is the author of 3 methodological guides and has published more than 10 articles in international and national journals. |
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Kholmatova Dilfuza Takhirovna
Assistant at the Department of Soil Science and Agronomy. He has been working at the Department of Soil Science and Agronomy at Samarkand State University since 2022. During his career, he has published 4 scientific articles and 5 theses.
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Radjabova Shaxlo Aliyevna Shaxlorajabova8@gmail.com Since 2022, Shaxlo Radjabova has been working as a lecturer at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection of Samarkand State University. She has published more than 10 articles in international and national journals. |
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Mo‘minov Faxriddin Qahramonovich Since 2022, Faxriddin Mo‘minov has been working as a lecturer at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection of Samarkand State University. He has published more than 10 articles in international and national journals. |
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Miyzamov Dostonbek Jo‘rabek o‘g‘li Since 2023, Dostonbek Miyzamov has been working as a lecturer at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection of Samarkand State University. He is conducting research on the topic: “Nutrient ratio and fertilization at different growth stages of winter wheat.” He has published more than 10 articles in international and national journals. |
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Baxriddinov Ozod Ulug‘bek o‘g‘li Since 2024, Ozod Baxriddinov has been working as a lecturer at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection of Samarkand State University. He has published more than 10 articles in international and national journals. |
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Sunnat Javliyev Since 2024, Sunnat Javliyev has been working as a lecturer at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection of Samarkand State University. He has published more than 10 articles in international and national journals. |
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Akhmedov Mekhrozh Saidolimovich Since 2022, he/she has been working as a lecturer at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection of Samarkand State University. He/She has published more than 10 articles in international and national journals.
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About the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection In 2022, by decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Institute of Agrobiotechnologies and Food Safety was created at Samarkand State University. The Institute includes the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection. The department offers the following undergraduate majors: 60810700 – Agrochemistry and agro-soil science, 60811000 – Plant protection (by type of crop), 60811800 – Fruit growing and viticulture, 60811900 – Vegetable growing, rice growing and potato growing and 60812000 – Organization and management of a greenhouse, as well as 9 master’s specialties : 70530702 – Experimental agrochemistry, 70810702 – Agrochemistry, 70811001 – Plant protection (by methods), 70811901 – Vegetable and melon growing, 70811803 – Viticulture and pre-processing of grapes, 70811902 – Potato growing, 70811804 – Biotechnology in fruit and vegetable farming, 70812001 – Growing fruits and vegetables on protected lands and 70811802 – Subtropical and citrus fruit crops. Currently, 10 professors and teachers work at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Protection. Of these, 1 is a doctor of sciences-professor, 3 candidates of sciences, 6 assistants. 10 professor-teachers work on a part-time basis. |
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The teaching staff of the department conducts research with employees of the Research Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry, Research Institute of Plant Protection, Tashkent State Agrarian University, Bukhara State University, Andijan Agrotechnological Institute, Institute of Chemistry of Plant Substances of the ANRUz, Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy (TSHA) -RGAU), Voronezh Agrarian University, Saratov Agrarian University, Volgograd Agrarian University, Nizhny Novgorod Agrarian University, Shelkovo-Agrokhim JSC (Russia).
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Study programs taught at the department Bachelor's degree Sustainable Agriculture General entomology and zoology Agrochemistry Analytical agrochemistry Soil science and agrochemistry General phytopathology and microbiology Plant immunity Sericulture and beekeeping General principles of plant quarantine Pests of forest ornamental plants Protection of fruit crops from harmful organisms Protection of vegetable crops from harmful organisms Control of plant diseases and pests in the greenhouse Plant protection Methods of agrochemical examination Plant pathology |
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Agrochemistry in cotton Mycology Quarantine plant pests Biological plant protection Quarantine plant diseases Agrochemical service in agriculture Creation of an agrochemical map and differentiated use of fertilizers Nutrition and fertilization of crops in intensive gardens Fertilizer system Basics of nutrition and fertilization of indoor soil crops Phytoexpertise for plant and product quarantine Early detection of crop pest development Ticks, nematodes, rodents and measures to combat them Agricultural entomology Agricultural phytopathology Protection of greenhouse crops from pests Quarantine weeds and their control Protection of fruit crops from harmful organisms Protection of vegetable crops from harmful organisms |
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Master's degree Theory and means of biological plant protection Use of pesticides in residential areas Biology and systematics of insects Technology of reproduction and use of biological agents Herbicides and plant growth regulators Creation of agrochemical maps and their use. Sustainable development of soil science and agrochemistry Use of microfertilizers in irrigated agriculture Nutrient solutions and fertilizers for protected areas Creation of agrochemical maps and their use. Sustainable development of soil science and agrochemistry |
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Physiological bases of mineral nutrition of plants. Soil properties and their importance when applying fertilizers. Theory and means of chemical plant protection. Plant protection systems Modern plant protection technologies Diagnostics and prognosis in plant protection The use of biological methods in the fight against garden pests. Sustainable development of soil science and agrochemistry Non-traditional fertilization system Modern chemical protection technologies Pesticide application technology Modern technologies for protecting grapes from diseases and pests |
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