BR24993218 — Development of innovative methods for solving the problems of desertification and soil degradation in the Caspian region

Goal of the work: Development of new rational and effective methods of combating desertification and soil degradation in unfavorable environmental conditions in the territories of the Caspian region.

Relevance of the work: The expected results can be applied to land reclamation in other similar regions. New biological products can be used in other regions of Kazakhstan.

Scientific supervisor: Ph.D., Assistant professor, Zhakypbek Yryszhan

Results obtained: Within the framework of the research project, the “Trend Analyzer (NDVI / CI / LST)” software was developed, enabling efficient analysis of environmental time-series data. The results demonstrated that the use of scientifically grounded grass mixtures and biopreparations contributes to the restoration of soil-plant systems, increasing vegetation cover up to 60% by the second year. A multifactorial study was conducted across the Makat, Beineu, and Isatay regions to evaluate the effects of different plant species and biopreparations. The soils were found to be saline with alkaline characteristics, significantly influencing plant productivity. The application of biopreparations, particularly Bio 2, resulted in a biomass and yield increase of up to 18%. Statistical analysis confirmed the reliability and significance of the obtained results. The outcomes demonstrate a high scientific and technical level and have strong potential for application in combating desertification and land degradation.

List of publications with links to them

1. Zhakypbek Y., Belkozhayev A.M., Kerimkulova A., Kossalbayev B.D., Murat T., Tursbekov S., Turysbekova G., Tursunova A., Tastambek K.T., Allakhverdiev S.I. MicroRNAs in Plant Genetic Regulation of Drought Tolerance and Their Function in Enhancing Stress Adaptation // Plants. – 2025. – Vol. 14, No. 3. – Art. 410. – URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14030410
2. Zhakypbek Y., Rakhmetullina A., Kamarkhan Z., Tursbekov S., Shi Q., Xing F., Pyrkova A., Ivashchenko A., Kossalbayev B.D., Belkozhayev A.M. In Silico Analysis of miRNA-mRNA Binding Sites in Arabidopsis thaliana as a Model for Drought-Tolerant Plants // Plants. – 2025. – Vol. 14. – Art. 1800. – URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14121800
3. Жакыпбек Ы., Тойшы А.Б., Утеев Е.Т., Турсбеков С.В., Кожаев Ж.Т. Атырау облысы жерлерінің шөлейттенуін қашықтықтан зондтау деректері негізінде мониторингтеу // Ізденістер, нәтижелер – Исследования, результаты. – 2025. – № 1 (105). – С. 280–287. – URL: https://journal.kaznaru.edu.kz/index.php/research/issue/view/27
4. Жакыпбек Ы., Калыбеков М.О., Тоқтар М., Турсбеков С.В., Нұрпейісова Т.Б. Атырау облысы Мақат ауданындағы бұзылған жерлердің техногендік ластануы мен тұздануын талдау // Ізденістер, нәтижелер – Исследования, результаты. – 2025. – № 2 (106). – С. 132–141. – URL: https://journal.kaznaru.edu.kz/index.php/research/issue/view/30
5. Amirkhanov M.E., Zhakypbek Y., Tursbekov S.V., Nurpeissova T.B. Comparative analysis of the state of desertification of the lands of West and East Kazakhstan // Engineering Journal of Satbayev University. – 2025. – Vol. 147, Issue 2. – P. 40–49. – URL: https://vestnik.satbayev.university/index.php/journal/issue/view/89
6. Ydyrys A., Myrzabekov B., Zhakypbek Y., Toktar M., Massimzhan M. Flora and ecological conditions of the pastoral arid lands of the Caspian Sea // Ғылым және білім. – 2025. – № 3–4 (80). – P. 45–60. – URL: https://nauka.wkau.kz/index.php/gbj/issue/view/116/352
7. Zhakypbek Y., Toktar M., Massimzhan M., Uteyev Y.T., Tursbekov S., Nurpeissova T.B., Kumiskhanova B.B. Investigation of soil degradation processes in the Makat farm in Atyrau region // Почвоведение и агрохимия. – 2025. – № 3 (71). – P. 71–81. – URL: https://journal.soil.kz/jour/issue/current
8. Жакыпбек Ы., Салмұрзаұлы Р., Амирханов М.Е., Қамархан Т. Модель автоматизированной обработки спутниковых данных LANDSAT для оценки процессов деградации растительного покрова и засоления земель в западных регионах Казахстана: авторское свидетельство в области информационных технологий. – 2025.