1956 年 21 巻 2 号 p. 146-152
The remarkable resemblance in spikes and spikelets between Brachypodium sylvaticum and Agropyron yezoense is pointed out. The comparison of chromosomes between the species of Brachypodium and those of other genera of Hordeeae suggests that this resemblance is due to convergent evolution.
I wish to express my cordial thanks to Dr. J. Ohwi who kindly examined the manuscript of the present paper. Thanks are also due to Dr. E. Potztal and Dr. Y. Takenaka for their kindness during the course of the present investigations.