Within the framework of the SDGs: a dissertation seminar on Humulus lupulus L. was held
On March 5, 2026, a scientific seminar dedicated to the dissertation research of Aigul Kanatovna Edilova, a doctoral student of the Department of Botany and Agroecology of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, was held. The dissertation was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) under the educational program “8D05108 – Geobotany.” The topic of the dissertation research is “Current state of Humulus lupulus L. populations in the Almaty region and prospects for their use.” The academic supervisor of the research is Professor-Researcher Z.A. Inelova. The working language of the seminar was Russian.
During the scientific seminar, the relevance, scientific novelty, theoretical significance, and practical value of the doctoral research were comprehensively discussed. The study is aimed at a comprehensive assessment of the current state of natural populations of Humulus lupulus L. in the Almaty region, identifying their distribution areas, examining the features of their ecological adaptation, describing their coenopopulation structure, evaluating their resource potential, and determining possibilities for the effective use of the species on a scientific basis.
Within the framework of the seminar, broad attention was given to the distribution of the research object in the natural environment, the ecological conditions of its habitats, the stability of populations, the rate of their renewal, their morphological and biological characteristics, as well as the influence of environmental factors. The doctoral student scientifically substantiated the importance of studying natural populations in order to determine their current state, especially their role in the regional flora, their ecosystem relationships, and their significance as a natural resource.
During the seminar, particular emphasis was placed on the significance of Humulus lupulus L. from botanical and geobotanical perspectives, as well as on its role in the conservation of natural resources, the support of biodiversity, the effective use of rare and economically valuable plant species, the protection of regional vegetation cover, and the maintenance of the stability of natural ecosystems. In addition, it was demonstrated that the research findings are directly related to the rational use of plant resources, the protection of natural populations, the conservation of floristic diversity, and the improvement of mechanisms for scientifically grounded nature management.
It was also noted that the dissertation addresses such important issues as the preservation of the genetic diversity of Humulus lupulus L. populations, the protection of natural habitats, the assessment of anthropogenic impacts, and the rational management of natural resources. In the future, the results of this research may contribute to the development of strategies for conserving natural populations, improving the monitoring system for rare and valuable plant resources, and providing a scientific basis for measures aimed at protecting regional biodiversity.
This dissertation research is directly related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 — “Life on Land.” A comprehensive study of natural populations of Humulus lupulus L. contributes to biodiversity conservation, the protection of plant genetic resources, the preservation of natural habitats, and the rational and sustainable use of natural resources. In this context, the dissertation is regarded as one of the significant scientific studies aimed at ensuring ecological sustainability, protecting natural wealth, and preserving the balance of regional ecosystems.
Following the scientific seminar, the doctoral student’s research was assessed as a relevant, scientifically grounded, substantial work of high practical significance, carried out in accordance with modern academic requirements. The seminar participants noted that the results of the dissertation research would contribute to the further development of scientific studies in the fields of geobotany, plant ecology, rational use of natural resources, biodiversity conservation, and nature protection.
Department of Botany and Agroecology
