THE ROLE OF SPIDERS IN THE BIOCONTROL AND MONITORING OF SOIL PESTS IN WHEAT FIELDS OF THE KHOREZM REGION

N.S. Yangibayeva; M.B. Bektursunova; T.S.  Atajanov; O.Y. Otayev

Авторы

N.S. Yangibayeva PhD student , Khorezm Mamun Academy Junior Research Fellow, Khorezm Mamun Academy
M.B. Bektursunova PhD student , Khorezm Mamun Academy Junior Research Fellow, Khorezm Mamun Academy
T.S. Atajanov PhD student , Khorezm Mamun Academy Junior Research Fellow, Khorezm Mamun Academy
O.Y. Otayev PhD student , Khorezm Mamun Academy Junior Research Fellow, Khorezm Mamun Academy

Ключевые слова:

Spiders (Araneae), Lycosidae, Theridiidae, biological control, pest monitoring, soil fauna, wheat agroecosystem, ecological balance.

Аннотация

This study investigates the natural biocontrol role of spiders in the monitoring and management of soil pests in wheat fields located in Urgench and Khiva districts of the Khorezm region, based on field experiments conducted during 2024–2025. It was found that the higher abundance of spiders in Khiva district significantly reduced the population of soil pests. The findings highlight the ecological importance of spiders in maintaining balance within agroecosystems.

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