Perspektywy hodowli Lolium perenne

Lolium perenne is a species characterized by wide adaptive variability. This feature is responsible for creative breeding of fodder and turf varieties. This species has been bred for more than 100 years. During this time dozens of fodder varieties were produced with the use of classic breeding methods. The varieties were characterized by high feeding qualities. Besides, many turf varieties were with excellent utility and visual qualities were produced. New trends in biotechnology, especially in molecular diagnosis and genetic engineering, create many opportunities for widening the genetic variability for the breeding of new, improved and specialized varieties.