A scientific expedition to study the agro-ecosystems of the Mugan Plain was organized in May-June with the participation of Latifat Maharramli, a doctoral student of the institute, and Mirnuh Ismayilov, a leading researcher at the Department of Landscape and Landscape Planning of the Institute of Geography of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.

During the expedition, the characteristics of the formation, dynamics and management of various types of agro-ecosystems widespread in the Mugan plain were studied. On this basis, cartographic modeling and large-scale (1:25,000, 1: 100,000) thematic maps were developed.

In-camera analysis of maps and field research materials showed that over the past 50-70 years, the groundwater level in the study area has risen 2-3 times in the main background landscapes and reached a level that poses a risk to the development of agro-ecosystems. The main reason for the problems is the improper management of irrigation water during this period, the failure to apply modern irrigation systems. Creation of cartographic models of agro-ecosystems based on field materials will help solve major environmental problems in the future.

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