The Ecological Niche of Pistacia Vera L. (Anacardiaceae) in Central Asia: A Comprehensive Tool for Agromeliorative Planning

A model of the ecological niche nut fruit Pistacia vera has been developed based on known locations in Central Asia and an analysis abiotic environmental variables order to map out area optimal conditions for both wild domesticated forms. The reveals a much larger suitability species than it presently occupies. list key their ranges are compared with values those which have gathered from experiments ground described available literature. Most modeled appear resemble experimental ranges. meaning impact most relation species’ life cycle found physiological peculiarities P. vera’s development at different stages as Unexplained may imply gap our knowledge pistachio its interrelations environment; point direction further study biology pistachio. value is potential application results along existing practical recommendations regarding cultivation establish guidelines conservation commercial Kazakhstan.