INTRODUCED COMMON GOJI BERRY (LYCIUM BARBARUM L.) STUDY OF THE BOTANICAL-MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE PLANT
Keywords:
Lycium barbarum, Goji, introduction, polysaccharides (LBP), zeaxanthin, amino acids, HPLC, antioxidant, pharmacognosy, flora.Abstract
This research analyzes the bioecological features and chemical composition of the fruit of Lycium barbarum L. (Goji), a promising introduced species belonging to the Solanaceae Juss. family. Modern analytical methods, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), spectrophotometry, and gravimetry, were employed during the study. Results indicate that the fruits contain a complex of immunomodulating polysaccharides (LBP) ranging from 3,5% to 8,5%, and carotenoids (0,5-1,2%), specifically zeaxanthin dipalmitate, which protects the retina. Amino acid analysis revealed that L.barbarum possesses a rich profile with 18 types of amino acids, ensuring high nutritional and pharmaceutical value. The paper scientifically justifies the adaptation mechanisms of the plant to the arid climate of Uzbekistan and the relevance of its industrial cultivation.
