Trobjon Makhkamov, a researcher affiliated with the Department of Forestry and Landscape Design at Tashkent State Agrarian University, co-authored an international scientific study. The article co-authored by the scholar has been published in Nature Communications, one of the world's most prestigious scientific journals.
🔬 About the Research The research investigated the adaptation, competitiveness, and drought-response characteristics of an alien plant species — Erigeron canadensis L. Through extensive experiments, populations collected from its native range in North America were compared with populations from subsequently invaded regions in Africa and Eurasia. The results revealed that populations established in the newly invaded territories demonstrated greater competitive superiority over other plant species. The study provides scientific insights into how invasive plants adapt to new ecological conditions and enhance their competitive abilities over time.
📚 Article Title: Rapid and repeated evolution of increased competitive ability in a global invader
🌐 Journal: Nature Communications (Nature Research)
📊 International Scientific Metrics
The journal's Scopus CiteScore for 2026 stands at 24.3, ranking in the Q1 quartile across several scientific fields, including:
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology — 96th percentile (8/223);
General Chemistry — 96th percentile (16/402);
General Physics and Astronomy — 98th percentile (5/248).
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-77819-z
🌍 The participation of TSAU scholars in international scientific publications demonstrates the university's research potential, fosters global scientific collaboration, and advances modern research in agricultural and ecological fields.
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