LEAF FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH ADAPTATION TO THE HABITAT CONDITIONS OF THE CERASUS ALAICA CHERRY, WHICH GROWS IN SOUTHE OF THE KYRGYZSTAN

Abstract

The subject of the research in the article is the adaptation of the Cerasus Alaica (С.аalaica Pojark) cherry, found in Southern Kyrgyzstan to its habitat. The purpose of the study is to investigate the structure, shape, size and other morphological characteristics of the leaves of C. аlaica, and to analyze the effects of the environment the plant living conditions. This goal shows how the plant is adapting to the living conditions. Therefore, the study of adaptation aspects of C. аlaica cherry found in South Kyrgyzstan to the environment conditions is important for ecology, biological value, evolution, impact of human activities and future research. The article used methods of analysis and scientific generalization, comparison and evaluation. Studies have shown that C. аlaica is found mainly in mountainous regions and considered a plant resistant to harsh climatic conditions, in particular, drought and sudden changes in temperature. To adapt for such conditions, its leaves underwent several important morphological and physiological changes.