These factors contributed to the severe shrinkage of the Aral Sea (now known as the Aralkum Desert) and extensive soil degradation, which has hindered the growth of other crops.
[3] She also founded the Central Asian Chapter of The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) in Uzbekistan and served as its chair.
[7][8] She holds the role of National Focal Point Representative for UNESCO-SEPAN (Science and Technology Policy Asian Network) and serves as a board committee member from 2021 to 2023.
[11] Egamberdieva's research primarily revolves around the soil microbiome, demonstrating the potential of microbes to act as stimulators and control agents, offering an alternative approach to conventional agrochemicals in hostile environments.
[4] Egamberdieva's efforts involve identifying and harnessing various beneficial microbes to enhance a plant's ability to adapt to its environment, analogous to the concept of immunization in humans, thereby promoting resilience to diseases and environmental stresses.