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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleIntroduction of the Pasture Plant Fescue (Festuca valesiaca) for the Improvement of Degraded Pastures in the Steppe Zone of KazakhstanMeldebekova Nurgul Alikhanovna, Seitbattalova Ainur Islamovna, Ainebekova Bakyt Alpysbaevna et al.This study presents the results of a comprehensive evaluation of Festuca valesiaca, a dominant perennial grass species widely used in steppe ecosystems for pasture improvement. Previous research has demonstrated the importance of native fescue species in enhancing productivity and resilience of degraded rangelands under arid conditions. However, breeding efforts for this species in Kazakhstan remain insufficiently developed. The research was … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 3 · 14 Sep 2026 · 662 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleChanges in the Composition and Diversity of Pasture Grass Due to the Influence of Grazing in the Steppe Zone of Northern KazakhstanAliya Baitelenova, Balzhan Akhylbekova, Meisam Zargar et al.Overgrazing poses a serious threat to the sustainability of steppe pasturelands in Northern Kazakhstan, where intensifying livestock pressure drives significant changes in vegetation composition, species diversity, and soil fertility. This study investigated the effects of grazing intensity on pasture vegetation and chestnut soil properties in the Zhaksyn district of the Akmola region. Field surveys were conducted in July-August 2024 using … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2026 · 1,338 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleComparative Characterization of Small Mammal Communities in Forest-Steppe and Steppe Landscapes of the South of Western and Central SiberiaZarina Mukhtarovna Sergazinova, Alexander Vladimirovich Makarov, Aliya Toleuzhanovna Toleuzhanova et al.This study analyzes the fauna, population, and distribution patterns of small mammals of forest-steppe and steppe landscapes of the south of Western and Central Siberia for the period between 1998 and 2021 on the basis of literature data and authors' own materials. Most of these studies were local in nature, while our work is characterized by a generalizing and comparative … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 4 Dec 2024 · 4,549 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleInvestigation of Flow Energy Dissipation over Different Stepped SpillwaysG. A. Barani, M. B. Rahnama, N. SohrabipoorIn this study, to investigate energy dissipation of flow overstepped spillways of different step shapes, a physical wooden model has been built in the Shahid Bahonar University’s hydraulics lab. This model with 41.41° slope has 84 cm height and 21 steps. Each step has 4 cm height, 4.5 cm width and 30 cm length. Experiments have been carried out for … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2005 · 7,475 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCollection and Processing of Medicinal Raw Materials from Some Rare Plants in the Forest-Steppe Zone of Northern KazakhstanMarat Tynykulov, Svetlana Derbush, Marina Kuznetsova et al.Rare endemic plants of the forest-steppe zone of Northern Kazakhstan, including Adonis vernalis, Adonis wolgensis, Pulsatilla patens, and Pulsatilla multifida, represent valuable medicinal resources whose sustainable utilization requires optimized harvesting, processing, and conservation strategies. This study evaluated the effects of drying conditions, environmental factors, extraction techniques, and biotechnological approaches on the yield and quality of bioactive compounds from these species. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 1 Apr 2026 · 1,595 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Impact of Changes in Forage Vegetation for Saiga (Saiga Tatarica) On Natural Pastures in The Steppe Zone of the West Kazakhstan RegionAmanay Myrzabayev, Zhanbolat Ibraibekov, Zhangeldi Ussenov et al.This study investigates the impact of recent climate changes and reduced anthropogenic pressure on the vegetation cover in the steppe regions of Russia and Kazakhstan, particularly focusing on the effects on saiga (Saiga tatarica) populations. By the late 1990s, a significant shift towards the dominance of grasses and the reduction of herbaceous plants in semi-arid and arid regions was observed, … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 4 · 7 Feb 2026 · 1,765 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleInfluence of Organic Fertilizers on the Restoration of the Biological Resource Potential of Natural Degraded Pastures in the Steppe Zone of Northern KazakhstanRashit Nurgaziyev, Bakyt Irmulatov, Beybit Nasiyev et al.The paper explores the opportunities for reducing the degradation of natural pastures and suggests an approach to their restoration using organic fertilizers. The work aims to determine the opportunities for restoring the biological resource potential of degraded pastures using organic fertilizers based on the principles of organic farming. In the steppe zone of Northern Kazakhstan, a study of the species … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 4 · 3 Sep 2024 · 4,160 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEfficiency of Japanese Millet (Echinochloa Frumentacea) Fodder Crop Cultivation in the Arid SteppeNurbolat Mukhanov, Nurlan Serekpayev, Nurlan Balgabayev et al.Japanese millet is a relatively new, valuable fodder crop. 100 kg of Japanese millet hay contains 54.0-60.5 kg of feed units or 6.9 kg of digestible protein. Besides, Japanese millet makes it possible to obtain environmentally friendly food, since the plant is not affected by diseases and pests, therefore, the use of pesticides is not required when cultivating it. However, … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 23, Issue 4 · 18 Sep 2023 · 4,963 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleDevelopment and Implementation of Effective Schemes for the Use of Mineral Fertilizers in the Forest-Steppe Zone of the North Kazakhstan RegionZh. A. Nokusheva, E. Ye. Kantarbayeva, M. B. Ormanbetov et al.Nitrogen fertilizers in liquid form have become the most common ones in recent years. Since North Kazakhstan is located in a zone of risky farming, liquid fertilizers are a very productive solution. The purpose of the study was to develop and evaluate the implementation of effective schemes for the use of mineral fertilizers in the forest-steppe zone of the North … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 23, Issue 3 · 5 Jun 2023 · 5,297 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAssessment of the Elements of the Sudan Grass Cultivation Technology in the Zone of Dry SteppesBeybit Nasiyev, Nurbolat Zhanatalapov, Vladimir ShibaikinSudan grass (Sorghum Sudanese (Piper.) Stapf) is the most productive, drought-resistant and promising crop for the dry-steppe zone of Western Kazakhstan. In this regard, in order to ensure an uninterrupted supply of livestock with feed raw materials, studies devoted to improving the elements of the Sudan grass cultivation technology in the conditions of the region are relevant. During the studies, … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 26 Mar 2021 · 6,679 accessesView PDF Cite