Education
Master of Science in Biology, Tashkent State University, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, Tashkent, 1989.
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Zair Saatovich Shakirov
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Zair Saatovich Shakirov, Uzbek biologist, researcher. Grantee, European Commission, 1998—2002, Cooperative Development Research, Central Asian Republics, United States Agency International Development, 1998—2002, 2003-2007, Science Technology Center Ukraine Foundation, United States Department of Agriculture, since 2005, since 2006.
Achievements
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Achievements include research in structure and physical- chemical properties of glutamine synthetase of Ankistrodemus braunii. Research in comparative analysis of nitrogen-fixators of Uzbekistan arid Yemen soils. Research in bacteria of Azospirillum genus from salt-affected soils of Uzbekistan.
Research in biotechnology for the improved adaptation of leguminous trees to stress conditions. Research in use of symbiotic biodiversity to enhance plant tolerance to environmental stresses. Research in adaptation of Onobrychis, a salt and drought tolerant perennial legume grass species of Central Asia deserts, for crop production and to combat desertification.
Membership
Fellow: Uzbekistan Society Biochemistry (associate), Uzbekistan Society Microbiology (associate). Member: International Union Microbiol. Societies (associate).
Interests
Education
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1981
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1989
Awards
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Grantee, European Commission, 1998—2002, Cooperative Development Research, Central Asian Republics, United States Agency International Development, 1998—2002, 2003-2007, Science Technology Center Ukraine Foundation, United States Department of Agriculture, since 2005, since 2006.Grantee, European Commission, 1998—2002, Cooperative Development Research, Central Asian Republics, United States Agency International Development, 1998—2002, 2003-2007, Science Technology Center Ukraine Foundation, United States Department of Agriculture, since 2005, since 2006.