CURRENT STATUS OF ASTRAGALUS SPECIES INCLUDED IN THE RED BOOK OF THE DARELEYEZ RANGE

Plants belonging to the Fabaceae lindl. family are widely distributed in nature and human life, distinguished by their important properties. Plants of the Fabaceae lindl. family live in very diverse landscapes, including various life forms and ecological groups, which is of exceptional importance in the formation of biocenosis. It is known that there are more than 18,000 species belonging to more than 650 genera. There are 502 species belonging to 69 genera in Azerbaijan, and 258 species belonging to 46 genera in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, many of which are cultivated.Among the astragalus species included in the family, Astragalus szovitsii, Astragalus caraganae, Astragalus echinops, Astragalus fabaceus, Astragalus montis-aquilis grossh., Astragalus wagneri, Astragalus aznabjurticus grossh. It was discovered in the territory of the Daralayaz range. The low population of these species, the negative impact of zoogenic and anthropogenic factors have reduced their natural reserves. Since they are included in the Red Book of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, conservation measures have been developed for their protection, efficient and sustainable use. As a species whose range is gradually shrinking, whose biology is poorly studied, and whose populations are close to danger, the protection of their populations in the main places where they grow in the territory of the Arpachay State Nature Reserve should be strengthened, and their biological characteristics should be studied.