Cytological Investigations on W. Himalayan Pooideae

Abstract

The paper deals with the cytology of 28 species of fodder grasses of the W. Himalayas based on meiotic studies. Five species have been investigated for the first time. Two new races have been discovered in the species already investigated. Intraspecific variation has been noticed in Avena fatua (n=7, 14), Bromus japonicus (n=7, 21), Dactylis glomerata (n=7, 14), Festuca undata (n=14, 21) and Poa bulbosa (n=21, 2n=50). Taxonomic status of the polyploid races is briefly dis-cussed.