Soil science

Our research is largely united by the topic of soil structure — the spatial structure of soils and how it provides the most important functions of soils in ecosystems: carbon stabilization, hydrological, biodiversity maintenance and support function (plant growth and development, mechanical stability).

Methodological and methodical work in the field of radiocarbon dating of various carbon-containing materials. The use of scintillation (LCS) and accelerator (AMS) techniques in radiocarbon dating. Radiocarbon dating of organic matter(s) of soils and sediments. Approaches to the allocation of the "dating fraction". Determination of the coefficient of renewal of organic matter of modern soils, determination of the rates of carbon fluxes in the soil-atmosphere system based on radiocarbon data, assessment of carbon fluxes in soils of various epochs and their dynamics in connection with climate change. Application of the radiocarbon method in paleogeography, soil science, geology, and archaeology.

The Laboratory's activities are aimed at using remote sensing and mathematical modeling methods in order to summarize and interpret all the data that will be collected within the framework of the functioning of this global network in Russia in space and time. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles is actively used.

Research activities of the laboratory are aimed at comprehensive study, conservation and reproduction of biological resources of ecosystems of the West Caspian region. The main topics of research: soil and plant resources of plain, foothill and mountainous territories of the Republic of Dagestan.