High Vegetation of Lake Ayakagitma in Bukhara Region and Their Distribution
Abstract
More than 500 lakes are found in Uzbekistan. Ayakagitma Lake is located on the border of the Northern Gijduvon and Shafirkon districts of Bukhara region. This lake was formed in 1985-1986 at the expense of the waters of the sewage dump collector. The area of the lake is 8200 hectares, the maximum depth is 35 m, on average 10 - 15 m, the minimum is 3 - 5 meters. The chemical composition of lake water is chloride-sulfate and has a calcareous character. 67 species of high plants belonging to 22 families were found in this area. 17 of these species are found in the water of the lake and 50 species are found around it. Of the most common species, Phragmites communis reach a height of 4.5 - 5.5 meters. Phragmites communis make up the total area of the lake 8 - 10 hectares.