Reproductive ability and possibilities of restoration of the genus Parodia Speg. (Cactaceae Juss.) in greenhouses conditions

Abstract

Kateryna Baglay

The collection of the genus Рarodia of the O.V. Fomin Botanical Garden of the Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University covers 74 species and varieties. About 60% of representatives of the genus pass through the full development cycle (plants form flowers and fruits). The fruits are formed as a result of self-fertilization that is important moment in greenhouses conditions. The collection of the genus Рarodia was analyzed on presence of rare and endangered species, protected by Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). Their categorization by rarity has been done. The germination of fresh gathered seed was studied. The species, which biennial seedlings are recommended to the use in phytodesign have been selected.