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Meet Tojibaev Komiljon, an Uzbek botanist whose childhood fascination with plants has blossomed into a decade-long scientific partnership with Chinese researchers. From the foothills of the Tianshan Mountains to high-tech labs, Komiljon now works with the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography to digitize 1.7 million plant specimens – creating a shared treasure trove for global biodiversity research.
Fun fact: Growing up inspired by his father's botanical knowledge, Komiljon later spearheaded projects like the Global Allium Garden (think garlic family plants!) and cross-border lab networks. His work shows how science transcends borders – literally .
\"This isn't just about preserving plants,\" says the National Herbarium curator. \"It's about growing understanding between cultures.\" The collab combines Uzbekistan's rich botanical heritage with China's tech capabilities, proving that international partnerships can bear sweet fruit – or in this case, priceless environmental data.
From the foothills of the Tianshan Mountains to high-tech labs, Komiljon now works with the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography to digitize 1.7 million plant specimens – creating a shared treasure trove for global biodiversity research.
Fun fact: Growing up inspired by his father's botanical knowledge, Komiljon later spearheaded projects like the Global Allium Garden (think garlic family plants!) and cross-border lab networks. His work shows how science transcends borders – literally 
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The collab combines Uzbekistan's rich botanical heritage with China's tech capabilities, proving that international partnerships can bear sweet fruit 
– or in this case, priceless environmental data.
: A Flavorful Journey…
