Study of Wild Wheatgrass (agropyron gaertn.) for the Genetic Diversity and Breeding Potential of Forage Grasses
Meldebekova N. Seitbattalova А. Kushenov K. Torekhanov A. Shanbayev K. Mukin K. Kambarbekov E. Ainebekova B. Yerzhanova S. Yessimbekova M.
31 December 2024Unique Scientific Publishers
International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences
2024#13Issue 4709 - 716 pp.
In the context of climate change and increasing aridization in Kazakhstan, the main problem is the preservation of perennial drought and salt resistant forage crops for the development of agriculture. Wheatgrass is a type of plant that combines a high yield of green mass and seeds with longevity, drought resistance, and high forage qualities (Agropyron Gaertn.). This study aims to investigate the collection, preservation, and genetic analysis of wild wheatgrass samples to enhance the collection of gene pools for the development of high-yielding, drought-resistant forage crops suitable for arid and semiarid regions in Kazakhstan. A total of 270 samples from five Agropyron species were collected and analyzed. Genetic analysis revealed significant polymorphisms, with many unique genetic loci identified across different species. The morphological study revealed that several samples, particularly those from Russia and China, presented superior traits, including increased bushiness, plant height, and water retention capacity. The identified high-yield and drought-resistant samples are promising candidates for breeding programs to improve forage crop productivity in arid regions. These findings underscore the importance of ex situ conservation and the need for continuous genetic resource documentation to ensure sustainable agricultural development.
Collection , Gene pool , Molecular genetic analysis , Species , Wheatgrass
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LLP “Kazakh Research Institute of Livestock and Fodder Production”, Almaty, Kazakhstan
LLP “Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Plant growing”, Almalybak village, Karasay district, Almaty region, Kazakhstan
LLP “Kazakh Research Institute of Livestock and Fodder Production”
LLP “Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Plant growing”
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