BAOBAB TREE: A GIANT MIRACLE OF NATURE

Authors

  • Abduxamidova D.M Ministry of Higher Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies Faculty of Sericulture and Silkworm Farming Department of Sericulture and Silkworm Farming 1st-year student Author

Keywords:

Baobab, Adansonia, ecology, biodiversity, natural resources, traditional medicine.

Abstract

The baobab tree (Adansonia) is a giant and unique tree species that grows in Africa, Madagascar, and Australia. It is famous for its large trunk, longevity, and ecological importance. The baobab tree is not only vital to the ecosystems it inhabits but also provides significant natural resources to local communities. This article discusses the biology, ecological role, and human use of the baobab tree.

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BBC Earth, “The Upside-Down Tree,” 2021.

National Geographic, “Baobabs: Giants of the Savanna,” 2019.

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Published

2024-11-30

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 27 (2024): SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS AND TRENDS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Section

Articles