Lilies (Lilium L.) in Latvia - genetic resources
2005
Balode, A., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia)
The aim of the research was the evaluation of the genetic sources of lilies (Lilium L.) in Latvia. Lilies - among the most popular bulb flowers in Latvia - have been cultivated there for two centuries. Everywhere lily breeders are very interested in finding bulbs in the wild, collect and use them in the production of new plants. Lilium martagon L. (L. martagon) is the only wild-growing species in Latvia. From 1993 to 1998, to evaluate the survival of martagonlilies (L. martagon), habitats of this species were inspected in the regions of Aizkraukle, Ventspils, Kuldiga and Tukums. Considering the morphological traits, Latvian wild-growing L. martagon genotypes vary according to the various locations of their distribution. For the purpose of the maintenance of the genetic source, cultivars originated in Latvia have been evaluated. V. Orekhov, one of the most prominent lily breeders in the world, was one of the first pioneers in Latvia and J.Vasarietis was the first Latvian breeder who established contacts with breeders in the West. The goal of research was to estimate genetic sources of lilies in Latvia and to evaluate the diversity of wild-growing L.martagon.
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