INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF RESEARCH ON PLANT BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Abstract

The relevance of this study is driven by the need to understand the role of plant diversity conservation in the face of global environmental challenges and is reflected in the growing number of publications in the Scopus database (1973–2024), where 44,334 works were identified using the search terms “conservation” and “biodiversity”. The aim is to reveal the main trends and directions emerging in the international scientific field focused on flora protection. The methodology is based on collecting and statistically processing publications, as well as conducting digital analyses that make it possible to determine research dissemination dynamics and assess the contributions of different scientific disciplines and institutions. The theoretical significance of the work lies in the systematization of scientific  knowledge about ecosystem-based approaches to species conservation, the interdisciplinary nature of the research, and global scientific collaboration. Its practical significance of the study is determined by the possibility of using the results obtained to adjust environmental strategies, optimizing resource planning and form international  collaboration. The results obtained demonstrate a significant increase in research interest, which is confirmed by a steady increase in the number of scientific publications, especially noticeable since the end of the 20th century and continuing to the present. The conclusions emphasize the critical importance of a comprehensive approach and concerted efforts by the scientific community, government bodies, and the public in ensuring the long-term maintenance of plant biodiversity worldwide.