Mahluga Yusifova

@bsu.edu.az

Department of Geographical Ecology of faculty of Ecology and Soil Science
Ass.Professor, Head of the department of Geographical Ecology of Baku State University

Mahluga Yusifova


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EDUCATION

Baku State University, PhD on Biology, environmentalist

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Soil Science, Forestry
8

Scopus Publications

55

Scholar Citations

5

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1

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Scopus Publications

  • Climate Change Effects on Soil Fertility and Moisture in the Nakhchivanchay River Basin, Azerbaijan
    International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, 2026
    This study is devoted to the assessment of soil fertility and moisture content under the influence of climate change.In the Nakhchivanchay River basin of Azerbaijan, climatic factors had only a negative impact on the soil cover in 1999-2024, and soil moisture gradually decreased.As a result, the area of highly degraded soils increased by 20.3%, and actual soil water moisture decreased by 11.3%, from 232.8 to 206.5 mm.This value constitutes an annual water volume of 42.71million m 3 , which is a very high water loss for the land cover of the study area located in an arid region.Another negative manifestation of climate change is the 2.1% decrease in the fraction of precipitation falling during the vegetation season in the annual indicator.It has been established that within certain limits of climate change, land cover degradation remains relatively stable, but after crossing critical thresholds, it begins to deteriorate at a faster rate.The values of average temperature 13.8C, precipitation 320 mm, and humidity coefficient 0.325 were defined as crisis ranges.It has been established that in certain areas, especially in large cities and suburbs, there is an increase in soil moisture and fertility, as well as a thickening of vegetation cover.This is due to population growth, the development of household plots and pastures, afforestation, and other greening activities.Between 2020 and 2025 alone, the population in these zones increased by 3.21%, the area of settlements by 6.07%, and the area of fertile land by 4.45%.
  • Assessment of Modern Natural-Ecological, Land and Agricultural Resources of the East Zangezur Economic Region of the Republic of Azerbaijan
    International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, 2025
    The Republic of Azerbaijan exhibits significant regional variation in historical development, as well as ecological, economic, and geographical characteristics.This study focuses on the East Zangezur Economic Region, situated within the Lesser Caucasus, encompassing 744.8 thousand hectares.A combination of ecological, pedological, mathematical-statistical, visual, cartographic, and laboratory methods was employed in the investigation.Based on the analysis of fund and cartographic materials, a "Soil Map of the East Zangezur Economic Region" (scale 1:100,000) and a Digital Terrain Model Map were developed.An analysis of the distribution of agricultural lands by purpose within the economic region revealed that most of the land is used for pastures and livestock grazing 209.8 thousand hectares (69.03%) while cultivated agricultural land accounts for 59.3 thousand hectares (19.51%).Given the soil and ecological requirements of agricultural crops in the East Zangezur Economic Region, it is advisable to allocate more arable land for grain and vineyards in the Jabrayil district, while orchards, tobacco, potatoes, and vegetables should be prioritized in the Gubadli district.In the livestock sector, the Lachin district has the highest potential for meat (5.4 thousand tons) and milk production (23.9 thousand tons).Furthermore, the study analyzed the spatial distribution of mineral and nonmineral resources, as well as tourism assets, across administrative districts.Notable mineral deposits include the Soyudlu (Zod) gold deposit (125.5 tons), the Agyatag mercury deposit (1,050 tons), as well as deposits of onyx (1,756 tons), nephrite (801 tons), obsidian (2,337 tons), and perlite (4,473 thousand m).These findings were integrated into a comprehensive resource distribution map for the East Zangezur Economic Region.
  • Agroecological Fertility Model and Management of Vineyard Soils of the Lankaran-Astara Economic Region of Azerbaijan
    Garib Mammadov, Sara Mammadova, Mahluga Yusifova, Ramil Sadigov, Gunel Ahmedova
    International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 2025
    This research deals with the conceptual construction of agroecological fertility models of leached brown, leached meadow-brown and dark gray-brown soils under vineyards of the Lankaran-Astara economic region of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the preparation of a complex system of measures for managing the fertility indicators of these soils. In the article, as a result of the research, a complex system of measures considered necessary in accordance with the determined indicators of the soil was reflected. The methods of agro-ecological fertility of under grape soils were established by using the “Methodical instruction on the preparation of agroecological soil fertility models". The object of the research is the soils of the Lankaran-Astara economic region with an area of 6.14 thousand km². Key findings about the agro-ecological fertility model and management of the vinegar lands in the Lankaran-Astara economic region include: the region's unique agro-ecological conditions, including soil type, climate, and grape varieties, are conducive to grapevine cultivation; traditional farming practices have played a crucial role in shaping the region's viticulture landscape; there is a growing interest in sustainable and organic agriculture, leading to the adoption of new technologies and practices; the region's vineyards have the potential to contribute significantly to the local economy and promote sustainable development. By understanding the key factors influencing the agro-ecological fertility model and management of the vineyard soils in the Lankaran-Astara economic region, it is possible to develop effective strategies for improving grape productivity, quality and sustainability.
  • SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT IN THE GUSAR-GONAGKEND CADASTRAL DISTRICT OF AZERBAIJAN BASED ON AGROECOLOGICAL LAND ASSESSMENT
    Advances in Biology and Earth Sciences, 2025
    To create high-yield agro-landscapes in the Gusar-Gonagkend cadastral district of Azerbaijan and maintain their sustainability, a qualitative and agroecological land assessment was conducted.During the field-soil studies, 38 soil profiles were examined and their physical and chemical analyses were performed based on generally accepted methodologies.For the qualitative assessment of the district's soils, methodological recommendations by Karmanov, Mammadov and Mammadova were used.A primary bonitet scale was developed and detailed and final bonitet scales were compiled using correction coefficients.The average bonitet score of the cadastral district was 77.The "Map of soil quality assessment of the Gusar-Gonagkend cadastral district" (1:100,000 scale) was compiled.For the agroecological assessment of soils, a specialized evaluation scale was developed based on the degree of manifestation of specific soil characteristics in accordance with the ecological requirements of plant formations.Calculations showed that in the cadastral district, the highest agroecological scores in the high-mountain zone were attributed to mountain-meadow chernozem-like soils, while in the lowmountain zone, mountain-gray-brown dark and ordinary soils received the highest scores (93 points).Based on the assessment of soil fertility in the Gusar-Gonagkend cadastral district, a conceptual scheme has been developed to ensure the effective use and protection of the land.
  • Comparative characteristics of the fauna of terrestrial vertebrates of the Zagatala Nature Reserve (Azerbaijan) and the Lishan Nature Reserve (the People's Republic of China)
    Yusifova, Mahluga M., Sadigova, Narmina A., Sariyeva, Gunel R., Weitao, Jing, Sultanova, Nigar A., et al.
    Acta Biologica Sibirica, 2024
    This study aims to compare terrestrial vertebrate mammals in two protected areas located in different countries, each characterized by unique natural-ecological conditions and disparate management methods. Research focuses on terrestrial vertebrates of the Lishan Nature Reserve in the People’s Republic of China (24,200 hectares) and the Zagatala Nature Reserve in the Republic of Azerbaijan (47,349 hectares). We examine various indicators, such as size, weight, age, habitat, altitude, climate, and eating habits, to understand the factors that contribute to the differences between the two reserves. Field research was conducted from July 6–10, 2022, in the Zagatala Reserve and from June 15–21, 2023, in the Lishan Reserve. A systematic literature review was performed on the scientific, theoretical, and methodological foundations of protected area research. Additionally, we analyzed the natural and ecological characteristics (relief, climate, hydrography, soil cover, and vegetation) of both reserves and explored the taxonomy and distribution of terrestrial vertebrate species. We specifically studied rare and endemic species that inhabit these reserves, culminating in a comparative analysis of the fauna of amphibians and mammals in both locations, focusing on their size, weight, age, habitat, altitude, climate, and dietary patterns.
  • Anthropogenic impacts on Ajinohur arid forests of Azerbaijan
    Togola, Adama, Yusifova, Mahluga M., Sadigova, Narmina A., Akhundova, Aytekin A., Karimova, Leyli R., et al.
    Acta Biologica Sibirica, 2023
    Degradation of forest resources and deforestation, insufficient satisfaction of society's needs and demands for environmental, social and economic goods and services, insufficient participation of stakeholders and cross-sector collaboration in forestry practices are the main challenges of forest management in Azerbaijan. One of the main factors influencing and changing arid ecosystems is human economic activity. Ajinohur arid forests are located in the southern part of the Ajinohur foothills of Azerbaijan between the Alijanchay and Goychay rivers. The total area of the Ajinohur foothills is 152544.53 ha, where arid forests are 9379.61 ha (6.14%), and lowland forests are 5182.14 ha (3.4%), mainly mountain-steppe landscape prevails here (81.6%). The arid forests of the Ajinohur foothills are intensively used for agriculture, and therefore, are subject to strong anthropogenic impact. In this regard, in 2021–2022, we conducted research on the study of the current ecological state of arid forests, compiled maps using GIS technologies. It was established that, according to the degree of anthropogenic impact and the level of transformation, the landscapes of the Ajinohur arid forests are divided into the following groups: unaltered (7.2% of the total area), slightly modified (83.34%) and intensively modified (9.42%) landscapes. The ecological state of lowland forests is more unsatisfied compared to dry woodlands, where landscapes with a critical ecological state account for 57.31%.
  • The ecological state of Boyuk Shor lake of Azerbaijan
    Sevinj Hajiyeva, Tarana Aliyeva, Mahluga Yusifova
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2020
  • Agroecological evaluation of soils suitable for viniculture on the southeastern macroslope of the Great Caucasus (Azerbaijan)
    G. Sh. Mamedov, M. M. Yusifova
    Eurasian Soil Science, 2013
    Data on the agroecological evaluation of soils suitable for viniculture on the southeastern macroslope of the Great Caucasus in Azerbaijan are discussed. The quality of major soil types and subtypes has been assessed on the basis of special scales developed for the particular soil properties. The agroecological classes of soils have been specified, and the limiting and favorable ecological factors for winegrowing have been determined. On this basis, the areas with best ecological conditions for the development of viniculture have been outlined.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Quality of water resources used for agricultural irrigation in the north-eastern coastal area of Azerbaijan
    N Mehdiyeva, L Jalilova, RA Sadigov, M Yusifova, D Muhammad
    Journal of Ecological Engineering 27 (6), 191-200 , 2026
    2026
  • COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS AS ORGANIC POLLUTANTS IN THE ECOSYSTEM COMPONENTS OF LAKE ZIGH: A CHEMICAL AND ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
    SR Hajiyeva, TI Aliyeva, MM Yusifova, II Mustafayev, EY Huseynov
    Processes of Petrochemistry and Oil Refining 27 (2) , 2026
    2026
  • Solar Energy Potential of the Eastern Zangezur Economic Region of Azerbaijan
    M Yusifova, S Alizade
    2026
  • Environmental Monitoring and Technological Assessment of Water Quality Degradation in Khojasan Lake (Azerbaijan)
    F Aliyev, M Yusifova, N Zohrabbayli
    2026
  • Climate change effects on soil fertility and moisture in the Nakhchivanchay River Basin, Azerbaijan
    GS Mammadov, MA Teymurov, ZR Mammadov, MM Yusifova, ...
    International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences 15 (1), 77-86 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 10
  • Prospects for the Use of Soil Resources in the East Zangezur Economic Region of Azerbaijan in Agriculture
    M Yusifova, S Alizade
    BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS, 71 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT IN THE GUSAR-GONAGKEND CADASTRAL DISTRICT OF AZERBAIJAN BASED ON AGROECOLOGICAL LAND ASSESSMENT.
    G Mammadov, S Mammadova, M Yusifova, S Isayeva, S Osmanova, ...
    Advances in Biology & Earth Sciences 10 (2) , 2025
    2025
  • Agroecological fertility model and management of vineyard soils of the Lankaran-Astara economic region of Azerbaijan
    G Mammadov, S Mammadova, M Yusifova, R Sadigov, G Ahmedova
    Int. J. Agric. Biol 34 (2), 987-998 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Assessment of Modern Natural-Ecological, Land and Agricultural Resources of the East Zangezur Economic Region of the Republic of Azerbaijan
    GS Mammadov, SZ Mammadova, MM Yusifova, SA Osmanova, ...
    International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences 14 (5), 787-797 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • ASSESSMENT OF SOLAR ENERGY POTENTIAL IN ZANGILAN, KALBAJAR AND QUBADLI DISTRICTS OF AZERBAIJAN ON THE SPRING EQUINOX.
    MM Yusifova, SN Alizade
    Eurasian Journal of Ecology 82 (1) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Comparative characteristics of the fauna of terrestrial vertebrates of the Zagatala Nature Reserve (Azerbaijan) and the Lishan Nature Reserve (the People's Republic of China)
    MM Yusifova, NA Sadigova, GR Sariyeva, J Weitao, NA Sultanova, ...
    Acta Biologica Sibirica 10, 1131–1146-1131–1146 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Anthropogenic impacts on Ajinohur arid forests of Azerbaijan
    A Togola, MM Yusifova, NA Sadigova, AA Akhundova, LR Karimova, ...
    Acta Biologica Sibirica 9, 1125–1140-1125–1140 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Biological sciences
    A Togola, M Yusifova
    BBC 19, 15 , 2023
    2023
  • Degradation of the Classified Forest of Faya in Mali in the Period
    A Togola, S Goychayskiy, T Xalilov, N Sadigova, M Yusifova, G Sariyeva, ...
    Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences 10 (2S), 1083-1092 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Issues and challenges of forests protecting in Sahel countries
    MM Yusifova, A Togola
    Eurasian Journal of Ecology 73 (4), 15-23 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Environmental characteristics of biodiversity of Binagadi kir lake.
    SG Jafarova, MM Yusifova, GR Sariyeva, AS Abbasov
    Advances in Biology & Earth Sciences 7 (3) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Preservation of woody forest resources through energy alternation in Mali: methods and advantages
    MM Yusifova, A Togola
    Advances in Biology & Earth Sciences 7 (1), 19-28 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Agroecological Assessment of Soils Under Vineyards of Goygol Region of Azerbaijan
    NS Mahluga Yusifova
    International Conference “Food, Agriculture and Animal Science” İCOFAAS … , 2021
    2021
  • Fertility model of gray- brown soils in the Shirvan steppe of Azerbaijan
    NS Mahluga Yusifova
    International Başkent Conference on “Physical, Social and Health Sciences”At … , 2021
    2021
  • Significance of environmental education for sustainable development
    NS Mahluga Yusifova
    Conference: XII Global Science and İnnovations 2021: Central Asia … , 2021
    2021

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Climate change effects on soil fertility and moisture in the Nakhchivanchay River Basin, Azerbaijan
    GS Mammadov, MA Teymurov, ZR Mammadov, MM Yusifova, ...
    International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences 15 (1), 77-86 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 10
  • Anthropogenic impacts on Ajinohur arid forests of Azerbaijan
    A Togola, MM Yusifova, NA Sadigova, AA Akhundova, LR Karimova, ...
    Acta Biologica Sibirica 9, 1125–1140-1125–1140 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Agroecological fertility model and management of vineyard soils of the Lankaran-Astara economic region of Azerbaijan
    G Mammadov, S Mammadova, M Yusifova, R Sadigov, G Ahmedova
    Int. J. Agric. Biol 34 (2), 987-998 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • The ecological state of Boyuk Shor lake of Azerbaijan
    S Hajiyeva, T Aliyeva, M Yusifova
    Environmental monitoring and assessment 192 (12), 780 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 6
  • Agroecological evaluation of soils suitable for viniculture on the southeastern macroslope of the Great Caucasus (Azerbaijan)
    GS Mamedov, MM Yusifova
    Eurasian Soil Science 46 (8), 918-924 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 5
  • Preservation of woody forest resources through energy alternation in Mali: methods and advantages
    MM Yusifova, A Togola
    Advances in Biology & Earth Sciences 7 (1), 19-28 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Issues and challenges of forests protecting in Sahel countries
    MM Yusifova, A Togola
    Eurasian Journal of Ecology 73 (4), 15-23 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Assessment of Modern Natural-Ecological, Land and Agricultural Resources of the East Zangezur Economic Region of the Republic of Azerbaijan
    GS Mammadov, SZ Mammadova, MM Yusifova, SA Osmanova, ...
    International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences 14 (5), 787-797 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Evaluation of the Kur-Araz Lowland Soils of Azerbaijan by Quality
    MM Yusifova, KG Nuriyeva
    2014
    Citations: 2
  • Prospects for the Use of Soil Resources in the East Zangezur Economic Region of Azerbaijan in Agriculture
    M Yusifova, S Alizade
    BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS, 71 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • ASSESSMENT OF SOLAR ENERGY POTENTIAL IN ZANGILAN, KALBAJAR AND QUBADLI DISTRICTS OF AZERBAIJAN ON THE SPRING EQUINOX.
    MM Yusifova, SN Alizade
    Eurasian Journal of Ecology 82 (1) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Comparative characteristics of the fauna of terrestrial vertebrates of the Zagatala Nature Reserve (Azerbaijan) and the Lishan Nature Reserve (the People's Republic of China)
    MM Yusifova, NA Sadigova, GR Sariyeva, J Weitao, NA Sultanova, ...
    Acta Biologica Sibirica 10, 1131–1146-1131–1146 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Degradation of the Classified Forest of Faya in Mali in the Period
    A Togola, S Goychayskiy, T Xalilov, N Sadigova, M Yusifova, G Sariyeva, ...
    Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences 10 (2S), 1083-1092 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Environmental characteristics of biodiversity of Binagadi kir lake.
    SG Jafarova, MM Yusifova, GR Sariyeva, AS Abbasov
    Advances in Biology & Earth Sciences 7 (3) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • APPLICATION OF THE MODEL OF MANAGEMENT OF SOIL FERTILITY TO PRESERVE THE PRODUCTIVITY OF THE SOIL UNDER THE VINEYARDS
    NA SADIGOVA, MM YUSIFOVA, NA SULTANOVA
    DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS 3, 35 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 1
  • Agroecological Estimation of the soils good for Grape in the Lenkoran Region of Azerbaijan Republic
    MM Yusifova, KG Nuriyeva
    Agricultural and Biological Sciences Journal, AİS 1, 83-87 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 1
  • Evaluation of the Irrigative Soils Ecological State in the Garabagh Plain from the Azerbaijan Republic
    MM Yusifova, KG Nuriyeva
    International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 52-57 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 1
  • Quality of water resources used for agricultural irrigation in the north-eastern coastal area of Azerbaijan
    N Mehdiyeva, L Jalilova, RA Sadigov, M Yusifova, D Muhammad
    Journal of Ecological Engineering 27 (6), 191-200 , 2026
    2026
  • COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS AS ORGANIC POLLUTANTS IN THE ECOSYSTEM COMPONENTS OF LAKE ZIGH: A CHEMICAL AND ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
    SR Hajiyeva, TI Aliyeva, MM Yusifova, II Mustafayev, EY Huseynov
    Processes of Petrochemistry and Oil Refining 27 (2) , 2026
    2026
  • Solar Energy Potential of the Eastern Zangezur Economic Region of Azerbaijan
    M Yusifova, S Alizade
    2026